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Educator, Pa. lawmakers wrangle over school vouchers
In the interest of disclosure, PSEA provides funding for WHYY’s coverage of state government issues. Given the way ...
14 years ago
Vick cancels planned appearance on Oprah
It looks like the Eagles quarterback won’t be chatting with the Queen of Daytime TV after all — at least not as scheduled. ...
14 years ago
N.J. experts, educators reach out to binge drinkers
Binge drinking is a growing problem in New Jersey. A new prevention effort aims to curb it. Studies show that 42 percent of 18- to ...
14 years ago
Rigali suspends three priests, enlists former prosecutor to re-examine sex abuse claims
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is taking further action in response to a disturbing grand jury report released last week. ...
14 years ago
Philly house for sale: Asking price — $6.2 million
The housing market may still be floundering, but a few select properties have some eye-popping pricetags. Case in point, the Cente ...
14 years ago
Red Cross sending more aid to West Philadelphia after latest fire
Update: Schrader tells WHYY at least seven displaced residents from this morning’s fire will stay at the Red Cross ...
14 years ago
Appeals panel orders SEPTA to install 15th Street elevators
Though SEPTA is still considering whether it will file an appeal, Disabled in Action of Pennsylvania is victorious for now. The group won ...
14 years ago
A final farewell to a Roxborough student
Nearly 500 of Rashawn Anderson’s friends and family members packed inside St. Andrew’s Baptist Church on Wayne Avenue on Wedn ...
14 years ago
Williams commends Rigali’s call for further investigation
What a difference a few days can make. District Attorney Seth Williams is commending Cardinal Justin Rigali for Rigali’s announceme ...
14 years ago
Does peer support work in online setting?
Many mental health care providers utilize “peer support”–people with mental illnesses who are trained to help and couns ...
14 years ago
Is Brett Mandel considering a Republican mayoral run?
As the race for Philadelphia mayor grows stranger, no strong Republican candidate has emerged to challenge incumbent Michael Nutter. The ...
14 years ago
The Newark Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a bank robbery suspect. According to authorities, t ...
14 years ago
Mayors seek New Jersey’s help to rein taxes
Mayors from around New Jersey are calling on Trenton to do more to help them control property taxes. About 200 mayors met with leg ...
14 years ago
Parent angry at Ackerman’s probable contract extension
Barring notice by the School Reform Commission or Ackerman herself, the School District of Philadelphia superintendent will get an automa ...
14 years ago