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You have the right to remain silent, but you have to speak up
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week could have implications in Philadelphia. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week could have im ...
16 years ago
Environmental group: gas drilling could taint Philadelphia drinking water
A new report says chemicals used in natural gas drilling create toxic wastewater that could pollute the drinking supply for the Delaware ...
16 years ago
Pa. Governor, legislators convene to fill budget gap
Republican leaders are taking issue with the governor’s assumption that Congress will approve increased funding for the state and o ...
16 years ago
The reasons for later-in-life divorces
The announcement that Al and Tipper Gore are calling it quits after 40 years of marriage came as a surprise to many – but marriage ...
16 years ago
Education bills introduced in Dover
As Delaware’s legislative session enters its final weeks, a couple of education bills come into play. One bill concerns student tea ...
16 years ago
Study evaluates risk of anti-depressant use and miscarriage
Canadian researchers say they found that pregnant women who take antidepressants during the first trimester may have an increased risk of ...
16 years ago
New non-profit to help fund Philadelphia parades
Philadelphia is charging parades to cover the cost of extra police. Ten ethnic parades and festivals that might have not been held, will ...
16 years ago
New education standards approved by Nat. Governors Association
Governor’s group releases common standards designed to be implemented in states across the country to improve education and standar ...
16 years ago
Future of proposed Hebrew language school uncertain
Proponents of a Hebrew language charter school in Philadelphia are preparing to open the school to students this fall. But the School Di ...
16 years ago
Philadelphia toughs it out, budget woes lead to service cuts
Philadelphia’s budget woes mean more cuts to services and, potentially, people in the government. PhiladelphiaR ...
16 years ago
PA tax amnesty, so far, less than half of goal
Pennsylvania’s tax amnesty window is headed into its final weeks. With a bit more than two weeks to go in Pennsylvania’ ...
16 years ago