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Bragging rights figure in rites of passage in Legislature
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has only signed one bill into law so far. Part of the delay in getting measures to his desk is that the Sen ...
14 years ago
School vouchers bill stalls in Pa.
Two key portions of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s education platform made progress in the General Assembly this week. But a third ...
14 years ago
Pa. natural gas reserves fuel changes in auto industry
As gasoline prices accelerate above $4 a gallon, there may be more interest in cars that run on natural gas. Most vehicles powered by nat ...
14 years ago
Four vie to succeed DiCicco in Philly’s 1st District
Philadelphia City Council could experience one of its largest turnovers in decades this election season. Five seats are up for grabs. Tha ...
14 years ago
Corbett to undergo back surgery
When Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett undergoes back surgery Monday, he will temporarily transfer power to Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley. The former B ...
14 years ago
On health care, should United States follow Massachusetts?
Last week, putative presidential candidate Mitt Romney tried to point out the differences between the federal health law and the insuranc ...
14 years ago
Ethics Board raids Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller’s office
Investigators for the Philadelphia Board of Ethics visited the city hall office of Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller Friday, accompanied by ...
14 years ago
Low-key mayoral race draws quietly to a close
Philadelphia’s Democratic mayoral primary race has not been a contentious, public competition based on arguing the issues. Instead ...
14 years ago
Without N.J. backing, racetracks’ future is anyone’s bet
Now that there are agreements to privatize New Jersey’s horse racing tracks, the challenge will be how to make the tracks financial ...
14 years ago
Pet rescuers open restaurant in Tredyffrin
Animal rescues all have one thing in common: not enough money. To solve that problem, Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society has opened a rest ...
14 years ago
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was in Delaware Friday to speak about economic development at a conference at the Chase Center on ...
14 years ago
Markell legalizes medical marijuana in Delaware
The First State is the 16th to legalize medical marijuana. Del. Gov. Jack Markell signed the bill this morning. People 18 and olde ...
14 years ago
Wilmington reaches deal with AFSCME unions
The agreement between the city and Locals 1102 and 1102B will freeze pay for members, but will also guarantee jobs for the workers throug ...
14 years ago
New Jersey employee unions file labor charges against Christie
New Jersey’s employee unions have filed unfair labor charges against Gov. Chris Christie for his refusal to negotiate medical benef ...
14 years ago
PIFA attendance: In a word, magnifique
After the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts swept through the city in April, many people are left asking, “What just ...
14 years ago