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Philly’s GOP has a new contender
Just how tough is it for Republicans to find a mayoral candidate in this town? The latest under consideration is a Democratic committeewo ...
14 years ago
‘Apology’ bill passes Pennsylvania House
The threat of lawsuits has a chilling effect on open communications among doctors, nurses and patients when something goes wrong. ...
14 years ago
New Jersey’s two-year snow bill at $250 million
New Jersey’s Transportation Commission Jim Simpson said there’s been 45 “snow events” since Gov. Chris Christie t ...
14 years ago
New deal would mean more police on Wilmington streets
The City of Wilmington has struck a new deal with its police union, which will result in seven additional officers on patrol each hour of ...
14 years ago
Pa. Senate committee approves new environmental chief
A Pennsylvania Senate committee gave unanimous approval to Gov. Tom Corbett’s nominee to run the Department of Environmental Protec ...
14 years ago
Tracking Philadelphian’s recycled materials
You rinse the cans, empty the bottles, occasionally peel the labels. Some of you probably even signed up for rewards points, slapped a st ...
14 years ago
GOP backs longtime Democrat for mayoral race
The GOP won’t go down without a fight. And a strange one, at that. Longtime Democrat Karen Brown is Mayor Michael Nutter’s la ...
14 years ago
NJ’s Bell labs says it can shrink those wireless phone antennas
A mobile phone innovation with New Jersey roots could make big rooftop antennas a thing of the past. A two inch cube has be ...
14 years ago
Zoning Code Commission report not ready for Cty Council
Philadelphia’s Zoning Code Commission won’t be sending its report to City Council as planned. Elections and a busy schedule a ...
14 years ago
Fundraising concert series collects money, items for Allentown explosion victims
Two concerts have already raised $4,000 for the victims of Feb. 9’s gas explosion in Allentown. The blast left five dead and damage ...
14 years ago
N.J. lawmakers attempt to revive film tax credits
New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday will attempt to override Gov. Chris Christie’s veto of some job-creation bills that were sponsored ...
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SugarHouse Casino GM says overall goal is database building
You didn’t think SugarHouse Casino was really about gambling, did you? The casino’s General Manager Wendy Hamilton hosted thi ...
14 years ago
Fresh Air host makes big screen debut alongside Jodie Foster
She’s interviewed movie stars for years, and now she’s worked with one. Terry Gross, WHYY-based NPR Fresh Air host will make ...
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Corbett prepares Pa. budget plan
With his budget address fast approaching, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said Wednesday he was still tweaking the spending proposal. Aske ...
14 years ago
Delaware Census data shows pockets of growth outside New Castle County
Delaware’s central and southern counties largely outpaced their northern New Castle County neighbor in population growth, des ...
14 years ago