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Philadelphia Union stadium still missing commercial development
The Philadelphia Union Stadium is up and running but a related – and paid for – commercial development is still not begun. ...
15 years ago
High casino taxes a big winner for the state
Casinos are taxed at a higher rate in Pennsylvania than anywhere. And officials think the revenue from these taxes will keep going up. ...
15 years ago
Gov. Markell signs clean energy bills
The measures are designed to increase the states dependence on renewable energy and create more jobs. Delaware Governor Jack Mar ...
15 years ago
Activists rally to extend health insurance
AdultBasic insurance has been paid for by the four Blue Cross insurers in Pennsylvania since 2005, but that funding agreement expires in ...
15 years ago
Making sure driver history checks are complete
PennDOT changes regulations to ensure that employers know when prospective drivers with fatal accidents in their past apply for a job. ...
15 years ago
Training helps police in interactions with mentally ill people
On the job, police officers often encounter people in mental health crisis. So more and more police departments train officers in how to ...
15 years ago
Aretha and Condi at the Mann Music Center
Crowds put aside politics to appreciate the former Secretary of State’s skills at the piano. Tuesday night the former secret ...
15 years ago
Health care for 9/11 responders [updated]
Congress is poised to vote on a bill that would provide long term health care for law enforcement and emergency workers who responded to ...
15 years ago
Kenney wants overhaul to Philadelphia towing
Councilman Kenney says the city should scrap the rotating system for assigning tow trucks to pick up broken-down cars. A Philade ...
15 years ago
Food pantries ask for cash during lean times
Says there is more need in the summer when food donations are down. Philadelphia food pantry cupboards are, well, bare this summer ...
15 years ago