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Councilman proposes dedicated funding for Philly libraries
Mayor Nutter is not expected to cut funds to libraries when he presents his budget to City Council next week. But some council members wa
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16 years ago
Foreclosures down in NJ, rising in PA
By: Tom MacDonald
A new survey shows the number of foreclosures in Pennsylvania is going up while New Jersey’s rate is dropp
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16 years ago
Do Americans think Congress is good at their job?
Is Congress doing a good job these days? Well, America certaintly thinks so. Dave and Frank discuss the polling numbers on Congressional
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16 years ago
In Philadelphia, housing crowds out arts in competition for federal funds
Federal stimulus money is flowing, and everybody wants to dip their cup in that stream. Arts and culture groups are no different. Their
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16 years ago
PA’s college savings plan weathers storm of bad economy
By: Scott Detrow
While officials with Pennsylvania’s state-sponsored college savings program say they’ve taken a hit i
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16 years ago
Legislation ensuring equal protections for gays moves throw PA House
By: Scott Detrow
A measure guaranteeing equal rights for gay men and women in Pennsylvania passes through a House committee, but s
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16 years ago
2 takes on Nutter's budget: Tax sunsets and public access
Philadelphia has a big budget gap to close. The budget Mayor Nutter will propose to City Council next week is expected to include service
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16 years ago
Philly's share of education stimulus contested
Governor Rendell’s proposal for spending federal education stimulus money is coming under fire from lawmakers who say it unfairly s
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16 years ago
City to use car-sharing service
By: Tom MacDonald
The city of Philadelphia is trimming its vehicle fleet in order to cut costs. Fleet Manager James Muller says pa
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16 years ago
The Philadelphia Orchestra is cutting expenses and staff to make up for a budget shortfall. From WHYY’s Arts and Culture Desk, Alex
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16 years ago
President Obama’s stimulus package includes healthcare dollars for wellness and prevention programs. The idea is to promote good ha
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16 years ago
Nutter warns tax-deadbeats: "We know who you are"
By: Tom MacDonald
Mayor Nutter says the city of Philadelphia is getting tough on tax deadbeats. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald’s
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16 years ago
City flooded with applicants for new Parks and Rec Committee
Philadelphia City Council has two months to wade through 250 applications for a new parks and recreation advisory committee. Council may
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16 years ago