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Voucher opponents ready for a fight in Pennsylvania
For the most part, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett steered clear of policy specifics during Tuesday’s inaugural address. He did, however, ...
15 years ago
Pa. lawmakers vow to be legislative ‘conscience’
The theme of this week’s inauguration in Harrisburg was Republicans taking control of Pennsylvania government.But Democratic leader ...
15 years ago
Knight Foundation grants draw artists of every stripe
The Knight Foundation dangled money in front of Philadelphia, and a record number of Philadelphians rose up to grab it. More than ...
15 years ago
Charges approved for suspect in Kensington murders
Charges have been approved for the arrest of Antonio Rodriguez for the murders of Elaine Goldberg, Nicole Piacentini and Casey Mahoney, t ...
15 years ago
New head of PHA promises more openness
Newly installed Philadelphia Housing Authority chief Michael Kelly says he will meet on Feb. 1 with the inspector-general of the U.S. Dep ...
15 years ago
Pa. gets ‘F’ for smoking-prevention programs
Funding for smoking-prevention programs dropped significantly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the last year. Both states got an “ ...
15 years ago
Picture a pro wrestler in the middle of a ring wearing red shorts with a Harvard “H” on his butt, holding a microphone and bragging a ...
15 years ago
Magazine ranks Philadelphia third rudest city in America
But our marketing campaign says “With love, Philadelphia”! Known best for its incessant ranking of cities for their many faul ...
15 years ago
Knox, Williams fare poorly in poll
A survey of the nearly non-existent Philadelphia mayor’s race by the startup firm Municipoll shows Mayor Nutter with little to worr ...
15 years ago
Main Street Market signs lease for shuttered Saxbys
A lease has been signed to allow the Main Street Market to expand into the now-closed Saxbys in Manayunk. As Megan Pinto reports, the cof ...
15 years ago