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Hollywood looks at mental illness
The film the Soloist opens today. Mental health advocates are glad the movie, based on a Steve Lopez book, is drawing attention to mental
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16 years ago
Medical malpractice claims have dropped 54 percent in Philadelphia.
For years Pennsylvania doctors have complained that frivolous
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16 years ago
Construction projects threatened by looming strike
A strike could be on the horizon involving the General Building Contractors Association and the trade unions representing carpenters and
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16 years ago
Poll: city divided against itself on budget
Philadelphia politicians are struggling to close the city’s projected $1.4 billion budget gap over the next five years. A poll of 8
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16 years ago
Green wants more "green" for greening
Philadelphia City Council is considering expanding the federal stimulus weatherization program to middle class residents. A bill introduc
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16 years ago
Cyberbullying targeted by educators
Educators in Philadelphia are discussing the impact of cyberbullying, and how to stop it. A conference in Philadelphia today is helping t
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16 years ago
Convicted former state Senator Vincent Fumo is asking the judge for a new trial or an acquittal. The move marks a first step toward filin
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16 years ago
Poker proposal is on the table
Pennsylvania lawmakers will get their first crack at a controversial bill to legalize video poker during a House committee hearing today.
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16 years ago
Funds rain in for tower repair
Officials in Philadelphia say $5 million dollars in federal stimulus money will be used to repair the leaky roof of the tower of Independ
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16 years ago
April is child abuse awareness month and according to the most recent kids count report, there were more than 1,500 documented cases of a
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16 years ago