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House to consider video poker bill this week
A bill that would legalize video poker in Pennsylvania will be introduced on the House floor later this week, and hearings will begin in
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West Prize awards $25,000 to local art duo
This is the first year of the West Prize, an art prize sponsored by the West Collection, which collects the work of emerging artists. Ov
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16 years ago
The story behind the telescope
Continuing with our celebration of The International Year of Astronomy, Derrick Pitts talks about Galileo’s telescope and how he sl
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16 years ago
NJ budget picture continues to worsen
A bleak budget outlook in New Jersey appeared to be worsening at the first day of Senate budget hearings.
A bleak budget outlook i
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16 years ago
Drexel President Papadakis, 63, dies
Drexel University is mourning the death of its longtime leader. 63 year-old Constantine Papadakis died from pulmonary complications overn
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16 years ago
Supreme Court rejects final appeal by Mumia Abu-Jamal
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling could signal the end of appeals for convicted killer Mumia Abu-Jamal. But his attorney is not giving up.
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Gaming Control Board to question casinos on progress
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will be seeking information this week from Philadelphia’s two casino licensees on the status
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16 years ago
Some see new Montco ethics policy as political move
The political actions of some Montgomery County employees may be restricted. Two commissioners there have approved an ordinance to preven
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16 years ago
Long term crisis threatens NJ teachers retirement plan
By: Tom MacDonald
New Jersey teachers are worried about their underfunded pension plan. Even though the plan has over $35 billion
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16 years ago
Turning around Philadelphia’s struggling schools
The Philadelphia public school system is thinking of turning over 30 failing schools to new managers, including charter schools.
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Quiet Cars on Septa trains might reduce stress among commuters.
After a two-month trial period, Septa is expanding its “
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When is a group effort most effective?
A new study examines how effective group work is, and what makes it most productive.
From boardrooms to church basements, almo
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