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School-based screening for weight problems
Schools have been measuring their students’ height and weight for decades, but now that information is often a starting point for c ...
15 years ago
Pa. House passes judicial advisory measure
The bill was crafted in response to the Luzerne County “kids for cash” scandal, where two judges allegedly sent children to p ...
15 years ago
Pa. Senate Republicans want to stall transportation vote
A House committee plans a vote on a transportation funding bill early next week – but Senate Republicans say they aren’t prep ...
15 years ago
Naked bike ride video prompts lawsuit
Several thousands of photos were taken by major news outlets, bloggers, and the riders themselves. But Naked Bike Ride organizers are tak ...
15 years ago
NJ government workers rush to retirement
With Governor Chris Christie proposing dramatic reforms for the public pension system, far more New Jersey government workers are filing ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia newspapers back on auction block
Philadelphia’s two major daily newspapers and Philly-dot-com will hit the auction block next week…again. A group of creditor ...
15 years ago
Knight Foundation wants your innovative arts idea
The eligibility requirements for the Knight Foundation’s Arts Challenge grant are remarkably simple: does your idea have a title, a ...
15 years ago