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Nutter appoints new head of program to help ex-offenders
After signing into law legislation to “ban the box,” Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced the appointment of William E ...
15 years ago
Citing PHA as an example, Sen. Casey pushing bill to disclose sexual harassment settlements
U.S. Senator Bob Casey wants to require full disclosure of sexual harassment within organizations receiving federal funds. Today in ...
15 years ago
Tea Party rallies at Philadelphia City Hall, but doesn’t field candidates for council
Members of various Tea Party groups in the Philadelphia region held a lunchtime protest. Dianna Reimer of the Philadelphia Tea Par ...
15 years ago
Thieves steal $6,000 worth of gas from trucks in Vineland
A stolen GPS tipped a Rhoad’s and O’Hara employee off Friday to a much larger theft. Thieves have been stealing fuel from the ...
15 years ago
If it’s not autism, what is it?
When a child isn’t hitting developmental milestones such as crawling, walking and talking, parents worry and start looking for answ ...
15 years ago
Christians kick off Holy Week in Roxborough
This Sunday, many Christians celebrated the official start of Holy Week at congregations throughout the city. In honor of Pa ...
15 years ago
Audit shows need for oversight in Delaware’s federal spending
An audit released today shows an increase in Delaware’s spending of federal funds, as well as a need for oversight of the spending. ...
15 years ago
New powers sought to crack down on crime-ridden properties in Delaware
Some Delaware lawmakers, and Attorney General Beau Biden, want to give more power to prosecutors, police and neighborhood groups in deali ...
15 years ago
Updated: City Hall roadwork creates a traffic nightmare
Update: Things, it seems, have gotten worse. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald tells us water is gushing from the very spot see ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia bans criminal history questions before job interview
It will soon be illegal for employers to ask job applicants about their criminal background before the first interview. Today Philadelphi ...
15 years ago
CHOP study reveals common causes of teen driving crashes
A study by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance Companies found the common causes of teen driving crashes based ...
15 years ago
Series evaluates the divide in health care access and outcomes for African Americans
Does unfair treatment boost stress and anxiety among blacks? WHYY’s Health & Science reporter Taunya English discusses that tod ...
15 years ago
Is it legal for officers to pull you over for loud music?
Can you get pulled over for playing your music too loudly? And once you do, what information about you should the police have access to?< ...
15 years ago
Christie administration details plan, savings for employee benefits cost shift
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie’s administration has released more detailed information about Christie’s plan to shift the bulk of b ...
15 years ago
City Council elections are being held today in Dover.
Voters in Dover head to the polls today to determine who will serve on City Council in several districts. Polling places are ...
15 years ago