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Businesses worried about end of rate caps
Some small businesses owners in Philadelphia struggling to stay afloat in the troubled economy may also be dreading higher energy rates.
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16 years ago
Poll shows Specter's popularity with Republicans is dwindling
Republican U-S Senator Arlen Specter says he will vote against a bill that would make it easier for workers to unionize. The decision is
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16 years ago
Entrepreneurs in a tough economy
Who will be able to overcome the challenges posed by a recession?
With Consumer spending down, and unemployment rising, this might
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16 years ago
Drug use among kids still misunderstood by parents, NJ study says
By: Tom MacDonald
A new study shows New Jersey parents aren’t fully aware of what drives their children to try drugs. The s
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16 years ago
Table games suggestions raises the stakes by Del. gaming industry
Delaware’s gaming industry has outlined a counteroffer to Governor Jack Markell’s proposal for sports betting. The governor
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16 years ago
Philadelphia taxes are target of newly named task force
The dozen and a half members of a new task force are charged with finding ways to make it easier to do business in Philadelphia. Tuesday
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16 years ago
Cell phone ban for drivers, bikers, skateboarders heard by Philadelphia City Council
Drivers in Philadelphia may have to hold off on text messaging, emailing or speaking on a cell phone without a headset. Philadelphia City
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16 years ago
"State of Black America" to be discussed in D.C.
The National Urban League is gathering in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the “State of Black America.” The annual report
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16 years ago
Federal probe into Philly charters leads to new ethics code for state
By: Peter Crimmins
In the wake of a federal probe into some Philadelphia area charter schools, the Pennsylvania Coalition of Chart
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16 years ago
Operation "Cookie" ships out from NJ for Iraq and Afghanistan
By: Tom MacDonald
A New Jersey Girl Scout Troop is sending a taste of home to the military troops overseas.
By: Tom
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16 years ago
Doc warns of health care shortage from NJ cuts to teaching hospitals
By: Tom MacDonald
The New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee held its first budget hearing on Tuesday.
By: Tom MacDon
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16 years ago