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Advocates renew calls for Pennsylvania reforms
Legislature’s stealth pay raise vote five years ago still rankles It’s been five years since Pennsylvania lawmakers vo ...
16 years ago
Rendell defends $20 million for marquee projects
Plans for facilities named after Specter, Murtha draw fire ...
16 years ago
Delaware House Minority Leader to call it quits
State Representative Richard Cathcart says it comes from pressures of holding a public office — and a full-time job. House M ...
16 years ago
New Jersey plan to cap property taxes taking shape
The New Jersey Senate plans to vote Thursday on a compromise measure to cap property tax increases at two percent. There’s still un ...
16 years ago
Kaufman and Casey on Mideast tour
Sen. Ted Kaufman and Sen. Bob Casey over lap their trip to Kuwait with the Obama administrations. Delaware Senator ...
16 years ago
Research: depression and dementia are linked
Could the “wear and tear” of depression make the brain more vulnerable? Scientists have long suspected that depression ...
16 years ago
Heat won’t keep Tastykakes out of the kitchen
Company would try to cut power use at high-tech bakery if necessary As the temperature rises, some businesses could be asked to c ...
16 years ago
Heat closes South Philly elementary school
Some Philadelphia students aren’t complaining about the hot weather. The extreme temperatures prompted the School District to send ...
16 years ago
Utilities watch supplies as demand soars
Electricity providers monitor systems amid heat This week’s scorching temperatures have the region’s utilities bracin ...
16 years ago
Cell-Text ban law signed in Delaware
New state laws take effect on Jan. 2, 2011 Starting next year the only way a driver can speak on his or her cell phone is with a h ...
16 years ago
How oppressive heat sneaks up on seniors
Doctors say either because of age or illness, many elderly people just don’t feel the heat the same way. They don’t notice h ...
16 years ago
Explosive device found on Delaware beach
A rusted looking cylinder was found around 10:30am Monday. Park rangers at Delaware’s ...
16 years ago