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Karen Brown on her mayoral candidacy and the financial struggle leading up to it
Who is Karen Brown? She’s the GOP-picked candidate for Philadelphia mayor, a former Catholic school teacher and a form ...
15 years ago
N.J. lawmakers wrangle over tax policy
New Jersey lawmakers have until the end of June to approve a new state budget. But Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over tax poli ...
15 years ago
Claims, counterclaims muddy 7th District race
With the Pennsylvania primary just two weeks away, the fight is getting nasty in one Philadelphia City Council race. Seventh Distr ...
15 years ago
Jenkintown mayor under investigation for underage drinking cover-up
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the mayor of Jenkintown for allegations that he hosted and then t ...
15 years ago
Council candidate says former ward leader tried to sell him an endorsement
We’re closing in on primary elections in Philadelphia. Grab your popcorn, because things are only now getting interesting. W ...
15 years ago
Afghanistan’s rugs reflect the culture of war
You won’t find pleasant, colorful abstracts on rugs woven in Afghanistan in recent years. The tension, violence and war that have t ...
15 years ago
Laid off firefighters return to work in Atlantic City
Today is a happy one for 28 Atlantic City firefighters who were sworn in after being out of work for months. They’ll resume ...
15 years ago
Historic Presser building re-opens as senior citizen apartments
Eighth District Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller joined Mayor Michael Nutter today to celebrate the opening of ...
15 years ago
School tells boy to wash off anti-bin Laden face paint
One fifth-grader’s celebration of Osama bin-Laden’s death was short-lived yesterday. Conner Tressler showed up for school in ...
15 years ago
Firefighter returns to post after posing for calendar
Philadelphia Firefighter Jack Slivinski can go back to work. After being reassigned last week from his coveted spot at Rescue 1, ...
15 years ago
Farnese legislation demands five-year minimum sentence for multiple straw purchases
Pa. Sen. Larry Farnese has announced legislation to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences for straw purchases of multiple firearms. < ...
15 years ago
Report shows Philadelphia housing wage up 43 percent since 2000
A report released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania shows the housing wage in Philade ...
15 years ago
New Jersey saltwater fishing registry launches tomorrow
In the works since late last year, New Jersey’s saltwater fishing registry will be up and running Wednesday, the Associated Press r ...
15 years ago
Camden creative arts students return from jazz festival
Returning to school has probably never felt so good. Students from Camden’s Creative Arts High School will return this afternoon fr ...
15 years ago