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Court reorganization yields cash for Philadelphia
The Clerk of Quarter Sessions office has been folded into Philadelphia’s court system and in just a few weeks that has resulted in ...
15 years ago
Parents set to visit children detained in Iran
Entry visas were granted to Laura Fattal of Elkins Park and the other mothers last week. They’re expecting to leave for Iran in the ...
15 years ago
Possible property-tax hike has Philadelphia homeowners on edge
This could be a big week for Philadelphia homeowners. City Council is expected to vote on a final budget this week that includes a prope ...
15 years ago
School District of Philadelphia pushes healthier snacking
The School District of Philadelphia is working to make cafeteria meals healthier for students. They’re taking a cue from a new law ...
15 years ago
Tracking hospital hand washing
A Pittsburgh infection control expert says his invention might slow the spread of germs and remind doctors about the basics of patient sa ...
15 years ago
What is the Tea Party all about? In this week’s “Centre Square” essay, Chris Satullo suggests that it is a sympto ...
15 years ago
Daniel Faulkner Scholarship bill advances
Politicians usually go to Geno’s Steaks in South Philadelphia for a “wiz-wit” or even “freedom fries.” To ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia casino topped off
Protesters were absent from casino ceremony The final beam is in place at the city of Philadelphia’s first casino. It’ ...
15 years ago
NJ to offer home buying tax credit
Trying to boost sales in the local market The state of New Jersey may try to duplicate the success of the federal tax credit for f ...
15 years ago
If he loses Senate primary, Sestak loses his seat in Congress too The time to campaign is running out in the tight race for US Sen ...
15 years ago