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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
Inquirer, Daily News labor pacts in place
New owners of Philadelphia newspapers anticipate a smooth transition when the bankrupt company changes hands Friday after Teamsters union ...
15 years ago
New Jersey ends transist work stoppage after one day
Legislature’s Joint Budget Oversight Committee OKs $1.25 billion bond to fund road projects through March. A New Jersey budg ...
15 years ago
City solicitor says Philadelphia can end DROP
Mayor, city council president differ on how quickly to move on ending the controversial retirement incentive program. While the Ph ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia paramedics booted from union
State Labor Relations Board says because the paramedics aren’t cross-trained in all the work of firefighters, they should not be pa ...
15 years ago
State Senator launches campaign for Wilmington mayor
Robert Marshall is the first candidate to officially announce plans to run for mayor of Wilmington. State Senator Robert Marshall ...
15 years ago
Camden gets $4 million to bolster police force
A federal grant will allow Camden to add 30 officers to increase police protection in troubled neighborhoods. Camden’s polic ...
15 years ago
Pa. voter registration is down
County election officials report a much tamer time compared with the influx of voters who registered during the 2008 presidential race. ...
15 years ago