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Eminent Domain Bill passes DE House
In Dover, Delaware, the Eminent Domain Bill passed by a vote of 38 to nothing. Since it’s already passed the Senate, all it needs
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16 years ago
AG Corbett pursues internet predators
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett says his office has reached a milestone in an ongoing effort to arrest and convict online sexua
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16 years ago
Galileo's telescope visiting Philadelphia this weekend
One of Galileo’s two remaining telescopes has come to The Franklin in Philadelphia. It’s the first time the artifact has trav
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16 years ago
Cuts to health care benefits spare PA workers from furloughs
After a late night of negotiations, Governor Rendell and Pennsylvania labor leaders have reached a deal that would avoid rolling furlough
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16 years ago
Rendell pick for Environmental Protection spot passes first rocky test
The full Pennsylvania Senate will vote on whether to give Acting Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger the job on
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16 years ago
Luzerne County judge scandal sets state lawmakers to action
State lawmakers are reacting to the Luzerne County judges scandal with a series of new bills. One sponsor says the measures are aimed to
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16 years ago
Philly's "Legitimate Theater" targeted by new tax idea
Philadelphia theatergoers could see a hike in ticket prices. A bill introduced in Council Thursday would extend the city’s amusemen
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16 years ago
Supporters for ousted DA candidate Williams point to judge's family ties
Supporters of Seth Williams, a candidate for Philadelphia District Attorney who was recently thrown off the ballot, say the judge’s
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16 years ago
Street responds to Eagles: There was no deal
The Philadelphia Eagles and the city continue to battle over several million dollars. Former mayor John Street denies his administration
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16 years ago
No money for low income legal help in New Jersey
The group of lawyers that handles the poorest people in New Jersey are facing severe cutbacks. They came “hat in hand” to a s
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16 years ago
Lawyer targeted as tax deadbeat fires back at Nutter
A Philadelphia lawyer made a payment to the city for his back taxes as the sheriff’s deputies were preparing to sell his office equ
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16 years ago
Arts orgs react threatened by NJ state budget cuts
A slashing of public arts funding in the latest New Jersey budget got a hearing in Trenton.
A slashing of public arts funding in t
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16 years ago