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Philadelphia nominates replacement for BRT
His challenge: bring property assessments in line with reality Philadelphia will soon have a new Chief Assessment Officer. The no ...
16 years ago
Scientists find more genetic clues related to Autism
Researchers say they are inching closer to solving the autism puzzle. An international team of scientists has discovered more genetic clu ...
16 years ago
City wants more money for empty space
A Philadelphia homeowners association is threatening to sue over a bill that would significantly increase the cost of owning a vacant lot ...
16 years ago
Council bill would tighten belt on promoters
But it has been toned down some after input from promoters who will be affected by the legislation. A bill to put more oversight o ...
16 years ago
New bill could protect your bling
Shops that buy gold in Philadelphia could soon have to follow new regulations to prevent stolen jewelry from being melted down. Sh ...
16 years ago
Rally to save community services
Advocates for Pennsylvanians with mental illness and intellectual disabilities say they don’t have a good “Plan B,” if ...
16 years ago
New Jersey bans shellfish gardening
Environmental groups are divided over a state decision in New Jersey to halt clam, oyster and mussel restoration projects in polluted wat ...
16 years ago
Think tank critical of NJ Governor Christie’s tax cap
A liberal-leaning think tank says Governor Chris Christie’s proposal for a 2.5 percent cap on property taxes in New Jersey will not ...
16 years ago
Oil spill impacts local restaurants
Impact from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is reaching the Philadelphia region. Restaurant owners are dealing with increased seafood prices ...
16 years ago