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Carney holds big lead over Urquhart in House race
The latest poll shows Delaware’s seat in the U.S. House may be switching parties. The latest poll numbers show John Carney ( ...
15 years ago
Ever since the 1988 presidential campaign, when the Republicans successfully slimed Michael Dukakis as a wuss who polluted Bost ...
15 years ago
Two Philadelphia cops arrested for “shake down”
The District Attorney and Police Commissioner say the two tried to take marijuana from an undercover officer. Two Philadelphia pol ...
15 years ago
Guatemala revelations reopen worries about the oversight of overseas medical trials
University of Pennsylvania bioethicist Art Caplan says news about secret medical tests from 60 years ago could have a chilling effect on ...
15 years ago
Jefferson U. establishes live-donor liver transplant program
Thomas Jefferson University is expanding its organ transplant program. The hospital now offers liver transplant surgery from a living don ...
15 years ago
Pa. treasurer asks companies to get out of the political ad game
Pennsylvania’s treasurer, Rob McCord, and the Coalition for Accountability in Political Spending are planning to pressure corporati ...
15 years ago
Drivers will know about traffic jams before they happen in New Jersey
New Jersey will launch a new traffic predictor on the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway next year, using traffic monitoring hardware and ...
15 years ago
The business case for breastfeeding
For many new moms, the moment they head back to work is the turning point when their plans to breastfeed fall through. WHYY reports on fe ...
15 years ago
“The Light in the Piazza” sweeps Barrymore’s
The show won seven awards. Meanwhile the only two actors in The Breath of Life squared off for the best actress award. The big wi ...
15 years ago
Rendell nudges three agencies to cut costs
Governor wants auditor general, court system and legislature to agree to 2 percent cuts in spending. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell ...
15 years ago