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Decision time nears for council members who accepted DROP payments
Philadelphia City Council members taking part in the controversial Deferred Retirement Option Program, or DROP, will soon have to decide ...
16 years ago
City employees eligible for tuition breaks
Philadelphia city employees now have a new incentive to go back to school. It means a big discount for those who want to go to some area ...
16 years ago
High-risk insurance opens up in Pa.
Applications open up tomorrow in Pennsylvania for people to get subsidized health insurance if they have a pre-existing medical condition ...
16 years ago
Delay for Delaware off-shore wind farm start date
The start of off-shore wind power in Delaware could be delayed by two years. ...
16 years ago
New Jersey drivers face first week without safety inspections
Motor vehicle inspections in New Jersey are now for emissions only. Inspections for mechanical problems such as brakes and tire wear ...
16 years ago
Mormon temple coming to Philadelphia
The graceful spires of a Mormon Temple may soon rise over center city with Monday’s approval of the delayed $70 million projec ...
16 years ago
Advocates to Congress: Don’t forget school lunch money
School lunch providers say they want to offer healthier meals for kids but often don’t have adequate funding to add vegetables and ...
16 years ago
“Fake” weed provides a real high
A legal substance touted as “synthetic marijuana” has some lawmakers talking about a ban. A legal substance touted as ...
16 years ago
A New Jersey business sells green lawns without soaring water bills
A New Jersey businessman saw green in the summer demand for a perfect lawn, and his solution saves water when things get too dry. ...
16 years ago