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Breaking free from homelessness subject of winning essay
The Soloist is journalist Steve Lopez’s chronicle of his efforts to help a homeless man living on the streets of Los Angeles. It is
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16 years ago
GOP in PA propose cuts to economic development agency and income taxes
By: Scott Detrow
A group of fiscally conservative Republicans is making another case for reduced state spending in Pennsylvania.
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16 years ago
PA dentist's illegal dumping inspires tougher fines at Jersey shore
By: Monica Miller
The actions of one Pennsylvania dentist could increase the penalties New Jersey imposes on those who illegally d
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16 years ago
Proposed property tax hike worries some council members
The clock is ticking on the city’s budget problems. On Thursday Mayor Nutter presents his budget address to City Council. He̵
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16 years ago
Investment broker pleads guilty to bilking four suburban school districts
By: Tom MacDonald
A Philadelphia investment broker has pleaded guilty to illegally investing the money of four Pennsylvania school
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16 years ago
Delaware considers legalized betting on sports
The General Assembly in Delaware is back in session. Lawmakers now have about three and a half months to dig out of a $750 million hole.
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16 years ago
Supporters rally in Harrisburg for sexual orientation non-discrimination law
By: Scott Detrow
Supporters of a measure to ban discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Pennsylvania residen
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16 years ago
Patients sue over drug's side effects
The pharmaceutical company Astrazeneca has a massive legal task before it: battling 15,000 lawsuits over a drug that brings in billions o
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16 years ago
March Madness poses pitfalls for problem gamblers
By: Tom MacDonald
The NCAA Tournament begins this weekend. Betting on the games is underway, but an expert says it could transfor
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16 years ago
City reform advocate calls six elected offices "needless"
Mayor Nutter will deliver his budget address to City Council later this week and suggest ways to plug the city’s budget gap. The ci
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16 years ago
PA labor pushing Specter vote for pro union legislation
Pennsylvania labor leaders are reportedly pushing Republican Senator Arlen Specter to back so-called “card check” legislation
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16 years ago
Minority inclusion in city construction found lacking
By: Tom MacDonald
A new report criticizes diversity in the construction industry in Philadelphia. The Mayor’s Advisory Commi
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16 years ago
NJ lawmaker suggests tax amnesty to bring in back taxes
By: Monica Miller
An amnesty for New Jersey residents who haven’t paid their taxes is in the works. WHYY’s Monica Mill
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16 years ago
St. Patrick’s day is often one of the most alcohol fueled celebrations of the year. So health experts worry about binge drinking wh
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