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New autism efforts in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is launching three new regional collaborations that will connect autism researchers and service providers to support familie
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16 years ago
Ramsey gets tough on racist remarks
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey says he will not tolerate inappropriate conduct among police. He has dismissed five offic
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16 years ago
Tour guides speak freely on testing
A Federal Court Judge has taken under advisement a request to overturn Philadelphia’s requirement that tour guides be licensed. Thr
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16 years ago
Temple budgets for gloomy economy
Temple University’s newly approved budget contains the smallest tuition increase in 13 years. For the new academic year, it’s
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16 years ago
Council roadshow gets feedback on budget options
City councilmembers are willing to take their show on the road. They did so last night, gathering in West Oak Lane to hear from the commu
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16 years ago
Rendell wants a new deal about Gaming Board
Governor Rendell is backing Gaming Control Board reforms put forward by a District Attorney from Central Pennsylvania.
Governor Re
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16 years ago
Citgo's gift to Jersey anything but "Petty"
Venezuelan-owned Citgo Petroleum is donating Petty’s Island to the state of New Jersey. The gift of the 400-acre island between the
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16 years ago
Penn Relays puts South St. detours through their paces
Between 40,000 and 60,000 people are expected to attend the oldest track and field competition in the United States this weekend. The Pen
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16 years ago
Shad Fest celebrates Delaware River's past
With the arrival of spring, shad return to the Delaware River. There was a time when literally tons of the oceangoing fish would come up
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16 years ago
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