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Mac Attacks continue despite calorie notices
Today the Philadelphia law that requires chain restaurants list nutritional information expands. In addition to the calorie content, now ...
15 years ago
Brady: Health overhaul opponents are prompting threats against Democrats
Democrats in Congress are accusing Republicans of whipping their constituents into a frenzy over health care reform. They say rallies, l ...
15 years ago
Buyers scramble to take advantage of tax credit
With just one month to go before the end of the first time home buyer’s tax credit, house hunters are eagerly trying to wrap up pap ...
15 years ago
Senator Kaufman visits Mid East region for update
Delaware’s Senator Ted Kaufman made his third trip to the region this week. U.S. Senator from Delaware Ted Kaufman (D) made ...
15 years ago
Markell focuses on improving access to health care
Markell has signed a proclamation declaring April to be Healthy Delawareans Today and Tomorrow month. Delaware Governor Jack Marke ...
15 years ago
Bid to find homes for veterans brings money to region
Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy is trying to reduce the number of homeless veterans in the region. It’s part of a nationwid ...
15 years ago
Night club in school was supposed to be reviewed in 2003
Philadelphia School District unsure if public hearing was ever held Philadelphia school district officials say previous school adm ...
15 years ago
U.S. Rep. Brady won’t intervene in Temple nurses’ strike
Philadelphia Congressman Bob Brady has gained a reputation for breaking logjams between striking workers and management. He helped keep ...
15 years ago
Gubernatorial candidates woo Tea Party
Tea Parties and other conservative grassroots groups are rapidly becoming a major force in Republican politics. As an indication of the ...
15 years ago
Officials: the Census is no joke
Today is April fools day, but Philadelphia leaders aren’t fooling around when it comes to Census participation. Today is not ...
15 years ago
Casino expansion vote in DE House cancelled
The State House of Representatives will not take up a bill that would authorize the edition of two new casinos in Delaware. Debate and a ...
15 years ago
What shackles people to cigarettes?
Scientists search for the weak link to break nicotine addiction. Since coming to office President Obama has pushed big changes in ...
15 years ago
Federal money infuses Philly’s “creative economy”
Local arts and culture organizations are getting a funding boost from the federal government. Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Cultur ...
15 years ago
Some teachers fear coming school “Renaissance”
Schools across Philadelphia are abuzz this week after it was announced on March 30 that 14 schools would undergo significant reforms. Adv ...
15 years ago
Temple U. Hospital workers striking
Hundreds of Temple University Hospital nurses and other healthcare workers remain on strike this morning. Their contract had expired in S ...
15 years ago