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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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16 years ago
Quiet Cars on Septa trains might reduce stress among commuters.
After a two-month trial period, Septa is expanding its “
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16 years ago
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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16 years ago
Hospice experts say getting the care you want starts with discussions with family and friends.
The care people want at the end of
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16 years ago
Play Ball! Phillies open season in South Philly tonight
By: Tom MacDonald
It’s opening weekend for the Phillies. WHYY previews the return of baseball’s world champions to So
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16 years ago
Dewey Beach replenishment slowed by contractor delays
By: Tasha Jamerson
A beach improvement project that was supposed to be done by now, is still is on hold. And offi
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16 years ago
Eastern State Penitentiary restores and reopens synagogue
By: Peter Crimmins
A synagogue opens Saturday at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount. The 19th century historic landmark h
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16 years ago
Former Nutter aide to take top spot at Rutgers Camden
Rutgers University’s Camden campus will soon have a new Chancellor. Wendell Pritchett will takes the reins of the state university
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16 years ago
Dow and Rohm merger far from typical according to analyst
Dow Chemical wrapped up its acquisition of Philadelphia-based Rohm and Haas this week. The Michigan-based company promised to maintain a
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16 years ago
Film about anti-lesbian basketball coach featured for Cinefest final weekend
By: Peter Crimmins
This is the final weekend of the Philadelphia Film Festival. One of the featured documentaries is about a bask
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16 years ago
Secretary of Agriculture visits Philly to promote food stamp stimulus
Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market got a visit from the Secretary of Agriculture on Friday. Tom Vilsack announced an increase i
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16 years ago