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In Harrisburg, unions protest opt out bill
Pennsylvania’s unions are mobilizing against a bill that would end mandatory union dues for public employees. Scott Detrow re
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PA Senate approves voucher program
The state Senate’s Appropriations Committee has approved and expanded a bill creating a school vouchers program. The measure
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14 years ago
One homeowner’s tale of foreclosure relief
Hundreds of homeowners sought help with mortgage relief at an event at the Philadelphia Convention Center today. The effort is not a gove
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14 years ago
Carl Lewis goes for electoral gold
New Jersey state senator Dawn Addiego may now have a real race on her hands. Today in Mt. Holly, legendary Olympian Carl Lewis leap
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14 years ago
Philly businesses working it on two wheels
Bike messengers have long provided a quick way to transport documents around a congested city. But they are not the only entreprene
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14 years ago
Call for more facilities funding at NJ colleges
Leaders of New Jersey’s colleges and universities are hoping the state will invest more in higher education.
Rutgers Preside
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14 years ago
Hot weather brings out sun worshippers
In Wilmington’s Rodney Square Monday afternoon, the masses are enjoying Delaware’s first truly hot day of the year.
In this do
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12-year-old saves 11 family members from fire
Darrell Scott says he remained calm and just kept breathing last month when his family’s North Philadelphia home caught fire. His e
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14 years ago
Pharma industry honors N.J. “discoverers”
Two New Jersey scientists will share one of the pharmaceutical industry’s highest honors for their work on a new type 2 diabetes me
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14 years ago
American Red Cross donations to Japan reach $100 million
With an addition $40 million donation today, the American Red Cross has given $100 million to the Japanese Red Cross since last monthR
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14 years ago
How to get past voter apathy in Philadelphia
Donna Reed Miller has represented Philadelphia’s Eighth Council District for the last two-and-a-half decades. Is it because of vote
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14 years ago
Frack wars reach other side of the Delaware
New Jersey environmentalists are urging Governor Christie to support a ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin.
Fracking is a
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