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Sugarhouse Casino takes case to the Supreme Court
Lawyers for Sugarhouse casino say the city of Philadelphia has blocked efforts to build on the waterfront in Fishtown and have taken thei
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16 years ago
Five New Jersey institutions for the disabled to close
By: Mary Fuchs
A proposal to close five of New Jersey’s seven state-run institutions for the disabled is drawing both critic
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16 years ago
A hotly debated Bush Administration rule for health workers goes into effect January 19th.
When President-elect Barack Obama takes
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16 years ago
Officials across the region are participating in the investigation of a national salmonella outbreak.
It appears that both Pennsyl
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16 years ago
A United Nations report late last year indicates the number of “green” jobs globally will be on the rise in great numbers. W
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16 years ago
Prosecution claims Fumo obstructed an FBI investigation
The corruption trial of former State Senator Vincent Fumo continues today in federal court. The prosecution is laying out its case chargi
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16 years ago
Mummers, city consider future of the parade
This year’s budget crisis led Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to make some unpopular decisions. One of those affected the 20,000
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16 years ago
Debut of “My Name is Asher Lev”
Arden Theater Company has become a well respected presence in the Philadelphia arts community over its 20-year history. Tonight, My Name
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16 years ago
Low income energy program reinstated
By: Tom MacDonald
A low income energy program has been reinstated just days after the oil pipe was supposed to be clamped shut. WH
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16 years ago
Making prescription drugs affordable
Prescription drugs may be a lifesaver for patients but they can also put a strain on a person’s bank account to the point of making
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16 years ago
Digital-conversion deadline approaching
By: Peter Crimmins
There are only 40 days left until all television broadcasts in the country switch to a digital signal. That mea
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16 years ago