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Are new graduates finding jobs?
Job market better, but not great It’s the time of year for graduation ceremonies. In New Jersey, the transition from the cla ...
15 years ago
Green hard hats as a diploma for construction workers graduating class in Delaware
Stimulus money trains 17 in a weatherization certification course in Delaware Delaware’s desire to add more green jobs to th ...
15 years ago
Do you know who’s running for Governor in Pennsylvania?
Race to run Harrisburg plays second fiddle In just a few hours Pennsylvania voters will step inside polling places and cast ballot ...
15 years ago
How to cut Philadelphia’s prison population
How to make sure people come back for trial without keeping them in jail A new report by the Pew Trust says Philadelphia’s p ...
15 years ago
Preparing for voting problems in Philadelphia
Hoping a tradition of Election Day troubles doesn’t materialize Those who run the electoral process are gearing up for a smo ...
15 years ago
College grads face tough job market
The employment outlook for new graduates is better than last year, but it will still be difficult for many to find the job of their dream ...
15 years ago
On eve of Pennsylvania primary, senate contest all tied up
The final Muhlenberg College tracking poll shows Specter and his rival, Congressman Joe Sestak, tied at 44 percent each. With the ...
15 years ago
Onorato and Corbett lead pack for Governor, but many voters still undecided
Polls show large swaths of undecided voters in both parties, so all six candidates are clinging to hope they can prevail tomorrow. ...
15 years ago
Facing challenge from Sestak, Specter in the run of his life
Republican-turned-Democrat Senator Arlen Specter is seeking his sixth term. He faces two-term Delaware County Congressman Joe Sestak. The ...
15 years ago
Many couples who feel their marriage is at risk seek out professional help from counselors. Does marriage therapy work? A new study from ...
15 years ago
Pennsylvania candidates mull options for AdultBasic
Pennsylvania has a health plan that provides insurance to low-income people for less than $40 a month. But the agreement that funds most ...
15 years ago
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