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Ligambie and others due in court for bail hearing
Update: Ligambi will be held without bail, the Associated Press reports. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Rice called L ...
15 years ago
SEPTA officials, employees argue over safety of fluorescent vests
SEPTA officials and rail engineers are at odds over whether the engineers should be required to wear fluorescent vests. Both sides argue ...
15 years ago
Pre- and post-prom drinking lessons for two area high schools
Two area high schools are dealing with teen drinking in two different ways in the height of prom season. At Methacton High School, ...
15 years ago
Christie begins bargaining with state employee unions
Gov. Chris Christie says his administration has begun bargaining with state employee unions over health benefits changes. The memo ...
15 years ago
In the annals of boys behaving badly, it’s still tough to top John Edwards.Yes, unfortunately he’s back in the news. We ...
15 years ago
Suspected Delaware burglar caught napping on the job
As suspected burglars go, they don’t seem to get much more laid back than 29-year-old Bradley Furchak. The Millsboro re ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Council tries to cut DROP’s price tag
Philadelphia City Council is trying to cut the cost of the retirement incentive program known as DROP. For four years, pension pay ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia scaling back mandatory sick days bill
Connecticut looks like it will be the first state to require employers to offer paid sick days. Those pushing similar legislation in Phil ...
15 years ago
Long game results in big win for Phillies over Reds
A few of us NewsWorks staffers were at Citizens Bank Park last night, cheering from our seats and munching on over-priced snacks with our ...
15 years ago
“Oh, hi, I’m sorry to bother you but I’m calling because I just noticed something disgusting in my side yard, and I tho ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia University students designs transitional shelter for Haitians
It’s made from bamboo, tarps, buckets and rope, and it’s designed by a Philadelphia University student. “The Haiti Hous ...
15 years ago
Delaware’s Bluewater Wind project in jeopardy?
Federal budget cuts could doom the NRG Bluewater wind farm off the coast of Delaware. Governor Jack Markell (D) says company’ ...
15 years ago
Ackerman, Nutter to attend “Save Our Schools” rally in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and School District Superintendent Arlene Ackerman are breaking out the pom-poms. Both will address the ...
15 years ago
Wilmington City Council overrides Mayor’s budge veto
The ongoing budget drama between Wilmington City Council and Mayor Jim Baker ended rather undramatically, during a special session called ...
15 years ago