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All bets are on at Delaware Park
The most northern of Delaware’s 3 racinos adds its table games. The final casino unveils its games next week. For months th ...
15 years ago
Study’s findings point to a lack of opportunities for Philadelphia youth
Military officials who are worried about finding future soldiers are lobbying for more early childhood education funding. Military ...
15 years ago
Jazz reverberates in downtown Wilmington
The 22nd annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is underway in downtown Wilmington. Now in its 22nd year, the ...
15 years ago
Changes to Pennsylvania custody laws proposed
A bill changing Pennsylvania child custody laws passed in the state house yesterday with an unanimous vote, and is now on its way to the ...
15 years ago
More cuts for Philadelphia police
The last round required not hiring new officers Philadelphia’s Police, Fire, and Prisons Commissioners are working through a ...
15 years ago
Are copiers stealing your identity?
Bill would have internal memory wiped to safeguard personal information Using a copy machine can increase your chances of being a ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia vs. Boy Scouts case opens
Fight is over longtime headquarters of Cradle of Liberty Council The battle between the city of Philadelphia and a local Boy Scout ...
15 years ago
Disparities in lung cancer treatment
Researchers from North Carolina found that more than a third of patients they surveyed did not get surgery to treat their lung cancer ...
15 years ago
Cash to follow the doc’s orders
People frequently skip their medications — costing the health care system billions each year when complications arise. The b ...
15 years ago
Republican to challenge Philadelphia Mayor
Realtor John Featherman gave money to Michael Nutter’s 2007 campaign A Republican candidate has emerged to challenge Philade ...
15 years ago
How to fight infant mortality with fewer hospitals
Philadelphia maternity wards are overbooked The lack of Obstetric care in Philadelphia is feeding infant mortality. Over ...
15 years ago
Arts grants target Philadelphia youth
$350,000 was raise privately and from donations by Philadelphia city workers The Philadelphia Cultural Fund is spending over $350, ...
15 years ago
For students in foster care, a hard-won graduation
Ten Philadelphia students will walk across the stage today, graduates of the nation’s only charter high school designed to serve ch ...
15 years ago
Pa. lawmakers consider tax on natural gas, cigars
The Pennsylvania state House is expected to vote today on a budget bill that would increase cigarette taxes and impose a levy on natural ...
15 years ago
Portion of Delaware Canal drained due to flooding
The portion of the Delaware Canal that runs through New Hope, Pennsylvania has been drained after only being open for a few months. ...
15 years ago