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Corzine budget includes wage freeze and furlough for workers
By: Tom MacDonald
Governor Corzine has delivered his budget address for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The plan contains $4 bi
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16 years ago
Delaware Theater fights for survival
Arts and cultural organizations are often one of the first to suffer when budgets are cut and donations dwindle. WHYY’s Bill Cook s
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16 years ago
Rendell stretches out the safety net for PA residents
By: Scott Detrow
Governor Rendell says a series of executive actions will help Pennsylvania residents suffering through the bad ec
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16 years ago
Get out your broom! Philly Spring Cleanup date set
By: Bill Hangley
City officials say Saturday, April 4, will be the date of the second annual Philadelphia Spring Cleanup. TheyR
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16 years ago
Corzine budget address expected to spread the pain
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine will make his annual budget address at noon today. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald reports the governor’
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16 years ago
Medical community split over marijuana
A New Jersey bill allowing patients access to marijuana is closer to becoming to law after years of failed attempts. Even if New Jersey d
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16 years ago
Entrepreneurs in a tough economy – who will succeed?
A Philadelphia psychologist says a “Type T” personality helps in dealing with uncertainty and risk.
A Philadelphia psy
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16 years ago
Rare meningitis outbreak spreads
A fourth student at the University of Pennsylvania is sick with a suspected case of meningitis. The four cases have been discovered just
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16 years ago
Daylight savings time and seasonal affective disorder
This weekend marks the beginning of daylight savings time, and some experts say this is a difficult time for people who suffer from Seaso
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16 years ago
Hard times starting to hit arts sector
The arts and culture sector has bucked many of the trends in the rest of the economy by relying on foundation support and individual givi
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16 years ago
PA school districts ponder bucking graduation exams
By: Bill Hangley
The Rendell Administration’s latest plan for mandatory high school graduation exams could mean new costs fo
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16 years ago