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Delaware town plans for honoring Vietnam veterans
One woman’s efforts to honor veterans from Vietnam will result in a welcome home parade that she says these soldiers should have re ...
16 years ago
Democratic gubernatorial candidates spar over ethics, regrets
During every forum and debate so far, the candidates have focused on themselves, and avoided criticizing their opponents’ policies ...
16 years ago
Airline: large carry-on luggage will cost you
Spirit Airlines, which flies from Atlantic City Airport, will now charge passengers for full-size carry-on luggage. The up to $45 fee may ...
16 years ago
Bacteria plague Philadelphia animal shelter
Obscure bacteria are prompting Philadelphia’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.) to empty and decontaminat ...
16 years ago
Gubernatorial candidate Williams raising funds from school choice supporters
The Campaign finance reports are in for the candidates in the Pennsylvania governor’s race. One fact stands out from the numbers: ...
16 years ago
SEPTA officials delay improvements after I-80 plan rejected
SEPTA has proposed raising fares for the coming fiscal year, though Maloney says that money would only go toward the agency’s opera ...
16 years ago
Decision to keep Interstate 80 free splits business leaders
The Federal Highway Administration has rejected Pennsylvania’s application to place tolls Interstate 80 — leaving a 450-milli ...
16 years ago
Former Philadelphia worker who got pension payout may get hired as city consultant
A former Philadelphia worker who got a big payout from the city’s early retirement program could be offered a consulting position. ...
16 years ago
The link between obesity and hunger
The “Witnesses to Hunger” traveling photo exhibit is back in Philadelphia to mark Public Health Week. WHYY has this story of ...
16 years ago
Rollins announces run for U.S. House in Delaware
Republican Michele Rollins says she’s running for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Congressman Mike Castle. Businesswoma ...
16 years ago