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Historical groups on opposite sides of Pa. casino debate
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reviewing four proposals vying for the state’s last casino license. A proposal for a slots ...
15 years ago
Trapped miners face mental health challenges
It will be a long wait until 33 miners trapped deep in a Chilean mine will be free. Experts say it could take up to four months before a ...
15 years ago
Blogger tax story outruns the truth
A curious response from the city of Philadelphia is feeding the story. Philadelphia has endured a torrent of negative press this w ...
15 years ago
24 new officers on patrol in Delaware
Stimulus money will help police departments throughout Delaware add extra officers. 24 new police officers are now on the street i ...
15 years ago
Failure can be better than success – at least as a teaching tool. New research from the University of Colorado examines how well co ...
15 years ago
NJ Race to the Top application denied
New Jersey will not be getting federal education funds in the second round of the Race to the Top competition. New Jersey will not ...
15 years ago
Mayor Nutter says he needs answers from housing chief
Carl Greene’s fate will be discussed by the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board. The embattled head of the Philadelphia Hou ...
15 years ago
Scientists from the University of Delaware are studying the link between running mechanics and injury, and their research may be fueling ...
15 years ago
Could duck boats return to a different river?
Would the Schuylkill River be a better home for the tourist boats than the congested Delaware? The U.S. Coast Guard report into th ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia schools all staffed up
This was a big challenge given that many poorly performing schools were required to change at least half their staff. Philadelphia ...
15 years ago
Turning Garden State landfills into solar farms
A bill allowing the development of solar farms at closed landfills in New Jersey has been approved by the state Senate. Envir ...
15 years ago