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Gaming Control Board to question casinos on progress
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will be seeking information this week from Philadelphia’s two casino licensees on the status
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16 years ago
Some see new Montco ethics policy as political move
The political actions of some Montgomery County employees may be restricted. Two commissioners there have approved an ordinance to preven
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16 years ago
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