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The aim at the new St. James – provide top-notch schooling at low tuition
Big changes are in store for the historic St. James the Less site on W. Clearfield Street in the “Lower Falls,” or Allegheny ...
15 years ago
PhilaU student designs shelter for Haiti’s homeless
This transitional home known as “the Haiti House” by Philadelphia University students, was designed by five year architectura ...
15 years ago
What’s N.J. Governor Chris Christie running for?
Less than 18 months before the next national election, the Republicans lack a frontrunner or anyone who can excite the Republican base as ...
15 years ago
Kids sharpen reading and writing through photography
All spring, artists have been teaching elementary school kids in Philadelphia how to use photography to become better at reading and writ ...
15 years ago
Pa. considers requiring photo ID from voters
A bill requiring voters to produce photo identification at the polls could see a Pennsylvania House vote soon. The voter ID bill c ...
15 years ago
Rendell squares off with Fox, Council grapples with DROP
I remember hearing in December when Ed Rendell was about to leave the Pennsylvania governor’s office that he was negotiating for a ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia parents, students plead for city’s help with school budget
With the Philadelphia School District facing a $600 million deficit, there are a lot of people who have turned up to ask Cit ...
15 years ago
Economic outlook brightens in N.J.
A new survey finds business leaders in New Jersey are more positive about the state’s economy. In the highest percentage sin ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia ‘sick leave’ initiative revived
A bill mandating paid sick time for all workers in Philadelphia is emerging from limbo in City Council. The “Healthy Familie ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia City Council says Nutter doesn’t have votes to end DROP
Legislation to reform the Deferred Retirement Option Program, better known as DROP is expected to be introduced Thursday in Philadelphia ...
15 years ago