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New evidence of the reach of Philadelphia’s most politically-powerful labor union is revealed in a fascinating ...
15 years ago
DEP chief: No radiation increase in N.J. milk, water
As New Jersey officials examine whether to make any changes in the state’s nuclear safety program in response to the devastation in ...
15 years ago
Obama visits Bucks factory to talk up energy plans
President Barack Obama visited a Bucks County wind turbine factory Wednesday to promote his new energy plan. He wants to reduce oil impor ...
15 years ago
New York Times lauds Philadelphia’s efforts to make healthy food accessible
Citing two major healthy food initiatives, ...
15 years ago
Things heat up in Northwest Philadelphia
Alleged threats and payoffs, a $100,000 contribution, and a mayoral endorsement – now that’s what I call a lively City Council ra ...
15 years ago
Lincoln wins ‘Presidential Madness’ tournament
In a way, they’re all winners. The 32 presidents chosen for the National Constitution Center’s “Presidential Madness ...
15 years ago
Hundreds speak out against Delaware civil union bill
Wearing stickers that read “Don’t Mess with Marriage,” about 350 protesters showed up at Legislative Hall in Dover Wednesday to ...
15 years ago
Pennsylvania Democrats call on Corbett to listen to residents
A month ago, Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett ushered the press out of a public meeting to support Republican Senate candidate Larry Medaglia in a sp ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia’s cherry blossoms near bloom for festival
While cherry blossoms are out now in Cherry Hill, N.J., in Philadelphia they are only just starting to emerge. The organizers of the ann ...
15 years ago
Laptops stolen from Center City charter school
Is this a trend? Someone has stolen laptop computers from Center City’s Philadelphia Electrical and Technical Charter High School. ...
15 years ago
Doctors who have seen combat ready to talk with vets in N.J.
New Jersey residents returning from combat duty are eligible for free counseling from doctors who also served in the military. Som ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Diocese hit with another abuse lawsuit
The Philadelphia Archdiocese is named as a defendant in another lawsuit. Today’s suit is the fifth filed by a group of lawyer ...
15 years ago
Tradition of delayed voting day paychecks to get tested
The Philadelphia City Commissioners are worried about paying poll workers next year on a timely basis. In April 2012 Pennsyl ...
15 years ago
GOP lawmakers promote natural-gas buses, fueling stations
House Republicans want to boost Pennsylvania’s rapidly growing energy industry by expanding the number of natural gas-powered vehic ...
15 years ago