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Pa. drowning rate is fourth-highest in U.S.
Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the country for its number of drownings and near-drownings in pools and spas, according to the U.S. Consumer ...
15 years ago
Christie signs law requiring more of N.J.public workers
Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation requiring a half-million public employees in New Jersey to pay more for their pensio ...
15 years ago
Ligambi heads to court to argue for bail
It’ll be a tale of two Ligambis Wednesday in court, as accused mobster Joe Ligambi and his attorneys argue for bail. Ligambi ...
15 years ago
Nutter vetos Philadelphia’s paid sick leave bill
Mayor Michael Nutter has announced a veto of Philadelphia’s paid sick leave bill, reporter Tom MacDonald tells us. More than ...
15 years ago
Fewer cuts than expected for Chester schools, Archdiocese begins summer program with meal blessing
You know times are tough when bad news is a welcome reprieve from worse news. We’ll begin tonight’s show with news about cuts ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation announces new president
Leadership of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation unofficially changed hands today as 10-year President Peter Longstreth ...
15 years ago
Nutter vetoes mandatory sick leave in Philly
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has decided to veto the bill calling for all city businesses to provide sick leave for their workers. ...
15 years ago
Ride the Ducks to shut down for a day to mark crash anniversary
It’s been nearly a year since a duck boat crash killed two teenage tourists on the Delaware River. To mark the July 7 tragedy, Ride ...
15 years ago
Phila. Archdiocese clergy, staff begin training to recognize, report abuse
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is launching new mandatory training on reporting child abuse. The Bucks County-based Network of Vi ...
15 years ago
North Light celebrates 75 years with history-themed camp
This month marks the 75th anniversay of a beloved neighborhood landmark in Manayunk. Since 1936, the North Light Community Center ...
15 years ago
Former FBI agent weighs in on new surveillance guidelines
New guidelines to be released by the FBI this summer will gave agents more flexibility in their investigations. This has people who value ...
15 years ago
Advocates push for gay marriage rights in New Jersey
Gay marriage advocates in New Jersey say they now have the votes needed to pass a law through the Legislature, but not enough to override ...
15 years ago
Suggestions for Ackerman on how to spend her bonus
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Arlene Ackerman has a $100,000 bonus check coming her way this week, and the Daily New ...
15 years ago
Corbett says he’ll veto a Marcellus drilling levy
The Pennsylvania House will consider a fee for drilling at the state’s Marcellus Shale whales, but Gov. Tom Corbett is pretty much ...
15 years ago