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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
Why philanthropists choose to remain anonymous
There has been speculation about the identity of an anonymous donor who gave 25 million dollars to Drexel University this week. There are
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16 years ago
Analyst: Corzine cuts a challenge for NJ GOP
By: Mary Fuchs
Republican lawmakers say it’s about time Governor Corzine made cuts to state departments. But the political b
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16 years ago
By: Peter Crimmins
Pennsylvania ranks above the national average when it comes to teaching english as a second language in public
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16 years ago
Phillies pitcher J.C. Romero faces 50-game suspension
By: Brenda Jorett
WHYY’s Brenda Jorett talks to Inquirer columnist Jim Salisbury who has been covering the 50-game suspensio
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16 years ago
Pizza delivery dangers loom in New Castle County
By: Kyle Schmoyer
Newcastle police report after seeing more than 40 robberies last year, there have been four mor
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16 years ago
Three new eyes for traffic Big Brother
By: Tom MacDonald
The city of Philadelphia has three new red light cameras that are up and running. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald rep
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16 years ago
SEPTA tests new quiet car on the R5
By: Peter Crimmins
Beginning Monday SEPTA will offer a designated quiet car on the R5 rail line. Riders are discouraged from using
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16 years ago
Watchdog doesn’t bark at mayor’s move to close libraries
Philadelphia’s government watchdog agency supports the mayor’s authority to close 11 libraries despite a recent court ruling.
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16 years ago
Stimulus package stimulates questions
By: Tom MacDonald
With the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama on the horizon, a stimulus program won’t be far behi
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16 years ago