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Williams pushes business tax change for Pa.
A state senator from Philadelphia has a plan to make Pennsylvania more business-friendly.
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams wants to eli
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Celebrate National Carrot Cake Day with local treats
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for: Na
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New Jersey sends layoff notices to 115 casino inspectors
As part of a rescue package signed Tuesday by Gov. Chris Christie, New Jersey has sent lay off notices to 115 of the state’s 144 ca
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Slain Roxborough student laid to rest
Mayor Michael Nutter joined the family and classmates of Roxborough High student Christopher Foster in mourning today.
He quietly
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Corbett to nominate Montgomery County Temple grad to Cabinet
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett has plans to nominate a Montgomery County man to his cabinet. Maj. Gen. Wesley Craig of Oreland will be nominated as
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The blessing of one snow day, the curse of mutiple
In a truly funny, startlingly real short story, NewsWorks contributor Ka
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More charges for Castro in police corruption case
More charges have been filed against the former captain of Philadelphia’s 24th Pollice District. Carlo Daniel Castro faces 120 year
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Union threatens suit over N.J. aid for casino
Investors in the Revel Casino project in Atlantic City are, well, reveling in New Jersey’s pledge of more than $260 million f
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Archdiocese creates fund to bury Gosnell’s young victims
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced it will set up a fund, which people can donate to, to host a proper memorial and burial ser
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Wilmington Diocese settles abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Wilmington has settled with 99 victims of priest sexual abuse for $77.4 million. The agreement also creates a court-superv
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Philadelphia angers tow truck drivers with new legislation
Philadelphia City Council has approved a controversial towing bill, despite opposition from tow truck drivers. The legislation chan
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Cheerleaders taking applications for 2011 Eagles season
Long before the Eagles hit training camp, the cheerleaders gear up for the next season. The squad is now accepting applications for the 2
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Baker Street row home renovation project meets opposition
Residents at the Manayunk Neighborhood Council’s general meeting Wednesday night expressed concerns about a proposed renovation pro
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Diocese reaches settlement with 146 abuse vicitms
After what are being described as “marathon negotiations” between attorneys for the victims and the Diocese of Wilmington, th
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