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NJ Assembly raises concern over corruption and stimulus
By: Tom MacDonald
The state of New Jersey stands poised to receive millions in federal stimulus money. Members of the Assembly Bu
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16 years ago
Philadelphia's non-profits risk losing break on water bills
Philadelphia’s non-profits have enjoyed a break on their water bills since the 1980s. Now with the city facing a budget crisis, som
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16 years ago
Philadelphia School Reform Commission considers district’s five year reform plan
Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission is considering the School District’s five year reform plan. Meanwhile, apprehension a
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16 years ago
Pennsylvania zoos again targeted for budget cutbacks
By: Scott Detrow
Pennsylvania zoos are again targeted for proposed budget cutbacks by the Rendell administration to the tune of 2.
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16 years ago
Democratic leaders won't commit to timeline for legalization of video poker
By: Scott Detrow
Governor Rendell wants the General Assembly to legalize video poker in bars as quickly as possible, and utilize t
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16 years ago
A rally for single-payer healthcare
Advocates for a single-payer health system are gathering in Philadelphia Saturday to promote their path toward universal health coverage.
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16 years ago
Strike looming, SEPTA, unions try to be "on time" with deal
The clock is ticking on a contract between SEPTA and roughly 5,000 operators and mechanics. Today SEPTA officials and Transport Workers U
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16 years ago
Advocates want arts protected from budget knife
Pennsylvania’s commitment to the arts is mostly remaining steady. But local advocates are trying to make sure state representatives
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16 years ago
Greening the 10-year tax abatement
As the city searches for ways to address the budget crisis, grumbling is increasing over the city’s ten year tax abatement. A new C
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16 years ago
Experimental jazz finding a home base in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has an important jazz history, having launched the careers of John Coltrane and Philly Joe Jones. More recently, the experim
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16 years ago
NJ troopers challenge retirement age
One hundred twenty New Jersey troopers are fighting to work past the mandatory retirement age of 55. The troopers have filed a lawsuit ag
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16 years ago
State Supreme Court puts on a show for educators
By: Tom MacDonald
Philadelphia-area schoolteachers got a unique learning experience today in one of Philadelphia City Hall’s
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16 years ago