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Philly likes to dance, report on cultural engagement reveals
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is beginning work on its goal to double cultural participation in the region by the year 2020.
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16 years ago
Alternative energy in PA to get boost from stimulus
By: Scott Detrow
The federal stimulus package is sending $360 million to Pennsylvania for alternative energy projects. The Rendel
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16 years ago
Down economy means big numbers for Camden County College
By: Tom MacDonald
A south Jersey Community College is boasting better than ever enrollment numbers. It appears to be a sign of th
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16 years ago
Marcellus Shale drilling more expensive as PA raises fees
By: Scott Detrow
A Pennsylvania commission has approved increasing permit fees on Marcellus Shale drilling from $100 to a minimum
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16 years ago
Leader in children's cancer retires
Forty years ago, most children diagnosed with cancer died. Now, 75% of them survive, and much of that is due to one Philadelphia doctor.
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16 years ago
Protest over elephants greets zoo's 150th birthday
As the Philadelphia Zoo kicks off its 150th year, activists seeking improved conditions for the zoo’s two remaining elephants are s
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16 years ago
Philly sales tax hike a tough sell in Harrisburg
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants to increase the sales tax by one cent. But the tax hike requires state approval.
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16 years ago
What do Americans think of AIG and the big bonuses?
AIG dishes out some big bonuses to their executive staff this week. But what do Americans think of the insurance giant and the decision?
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16 years ago
SEPTA to spread some stimulus money to minority, women-owned firms
By: Tom MacDonald
SEPTA is expecting close to $200 million in federal stimulus money. That will mean work for hundreds of people,
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16 years ago
Casino revenue plays a big part in Nutter budget
Mayor Nutter is relying on revenue from many sources in the coming years to balance the city budget. Property tax increases, sales tax i
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16 years ago