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Feather Houstoun to leave William Penn Foundation
The president of organization that infused funds into almost every avenue of Philadelphia life will step down after five years. Th ...
15 years ago
Harrah’s announces stake in Foxwoods casino
Stalled project planned for South Philadelphia rejuvenated as Harrah’s becomes a minority partner in the venture A stalled ...
15 years ago
Rutgers poll: Women vote according to party, not gender
Women tend to support Democratic candidates because of their stance on economic issues. A Rutgers University analysis finds that p ...
15 years ago
Gingrich predicts GOP takeover of House
Stumping for Republican candidates in Harrisburg, the former House speaker visits Harrisburg. He’s still weighing a run for preside ...
15 years ago
Tales of ‘urban Indian’ are city’s choice for One Book
“One Book One Philadelphia” has chosen Sherman Alexie’s “War Dances” as next year’s read. The collect ...
15 years ago
‘Found Footage’ celebrates video drek
While most people have gotten rid of their VHS camcorders and players, the tapes are still out there. And that’s funny — ...
15 years ago
Race intensifies in Pa.’s 194th District
Three political newcomers vie for House seat long held by Kathy Manderino. The race to replace 18-year Democratic incumbent Kathy ...
15 years ago
Would you go on a one-way trip to Mars knowing that you might not have a way to get back to earth? Would you go on a one-way trip ...
15 years ago
Secret formula: N.J. moves to protect trade information
Assembly passes measure that would put Garden State in company of 46 other states with a Uniform Trade Secrets Act. A measure to p ...
15 years ago
On the campaign trail with Del. Senate candidates
Job growth and the role of religion in politics: two very different issues, but two issues Delaware’s candidates for U.S. Se ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia controller takes aim at sheriff
As Sheriff John Green prepares to retire, his office is accused of stonewalling on providing audit information. Controller Alan Butkowitz ...
15 years ago
“The single most important thing”
There’s lots of buzz these days about how Barack Obama would need to recalibrate his presidency in the wake of a major power s ...
15 years ago
Education chief, actor reach out to teachers
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan told the future educators and others thinking about joining the profession there are 8,000 new ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia wants tow truck drivers to toe the line
City Council discusses ways to improve the system of dispatching tow trucks to disabled vehicles. After feuding tow truck companie ...
15 years ago
Anti-bullying ‘bill of rights’ sought in N.J.
Some New Jersey legislators want to institute an anti-bullying bill of rights to strengthen a law passed in 2002 they say does not ...
15 years ago