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The last Pennsylvanian elected president was James Buchanan, but former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum appears to be making a run for the Republ ...
14 years ago
Christie tackles N.J. educational changes
After months of complaining about the current system, Gov. Chris Christie is sending his own proposals for education reform to the New Je ...
14 years ago
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Remapping bill clears Del. Senate
Members of the Senate have decided Delaware’s political mapping process should be done mostly out in the open. The bill, which p ...
14 years ago
PennDOT to repave City Hall streets over two week period
Your drive around City Hall will probably still be hazardous two weeks from now, but it won’t be because of the road surface. South ...
14 years ago
Nutter assesses state of the city
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter presented his state of the city address to members of the Union League Wednesday. Nutter, who sa ...
14 years ago
Is the Parisian-inspired arts festival a can’t-miss event?
PIFA has arrived in Philadelphia. It’s the latest French trend, but it’s not a tasty dessert or fashion style. It’s a w ...
14 years ago
University of Delaware student busted on marijuana charges
A University of Delaware student is facing multiple drug charges, accused of growing marijuana in his basement. On Friday, April 8 ...
14 years ago
Blatstein promises supermarket despite Pathmark’s plans to abandon new store
The months, nay, years-long plan to open a supermarket in Northern Liberties has stumbled. Maybe. As Pathmark owner A&P moves to scra ...
14 years ago
Senate confirms four of Corbett’s cabinet nominations
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved four of Gov. Tom Corbett’s cabinet selections. ...
14 years ago
It’s lights out for many Phila. alleys
The city of Philadelphia is having some problems maintaining street lights in alleys. Philadelphia Streets Commissioner Clarena To ...
14 years ago
Grassroots group pushing city toward creating bank for vacant land
As the city questions what to do with 40,000 vacant lots, neighborhood activists are pushing for quicker action to create better public u ...
14 years ago
An irksome time to be a single taxpayer
Thought about Rand Paul, Sarah Palin and Rick Santorum while putting the finishing touches on my 2010 tax returns. Why? Because they have ...
14 years ago
Manayunk’s Saxbys saga opens a new chapter
Bill Hayes of Manayunk wasn’t too fazed when he saw that his go-to coffee spot on Main Street closed unexpectedly last January. ...
14 years ago
How do we balance a budget? Ted Kaufman says it’s easy
Former Delaware Senator Ted Kaufman says there is no mystery to balancing the budget and getting rid of the national deficit. However, ev ...
14 years ago