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Wynn backs out of Foxwoods casino
Casino mogul Steve Wynn has decided to pull out, saying Foxwoods didn’t present an opportunity that was appropriate for his company ...
15 years ago
New legislation seeks to facilitate treatment for mental illness
Legislation pending in Harrisburg could make it easier to order people to get treatment for mental illness. Pennsylvania state representa ...
15 years ago
Valero Delaware City refinery sold
The long rumored sale of Valero’s Delaware City refinery will be announced later today. European based PFB Energy is the presumed ...
15 years ago
DiCicco seeks to close pension loophole
A Philadelphia City Councilman is trying to stop short-term city employees from buying into the pension system. A Philadelphia Cit ...
15 years ago
He’s also cutting salaries of the board that oversees property tax assessments. After sparring with Philadelphia’s Boa ...
15 years ago
Wagner releases transportation plan
The race for Pennsylvania Governor ran past Philadelphia’s now under-construction South Street Bridge today. The race for Pe ...
15 years ago
Council proposes tighter rules for towing
Newly proposed legislation in Philadelphia City Council is designed to keep people from losing their cars to an unscrupulous tow truck dr ...
15 years ago
Delaware town plans for honoring Vietnam veterans
One woman’s efforts to honor veterans from Vietnam will result in a welcome home parade that she says these soldiers should have re ...
15 years ago
Democratic gubernatorial candidates spar over ethics, regrets
During every forum and debate so far, the candidates have focused on themselves, and avoided criticizing their opponents’ policies ...
15 years ago
Airline: large carry-on luggage will cost you
Spirit Airlines, which flies from Atlantic City Airport, will now charge passengers for full-size carry-on luggage. The up to $45 fee may ...
15 years ago
Bacteria plague Philadelphia animal shelter
Obscure bacteria are prompting Philadelphia’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.) to empty and decontaminat ...
15 years ago