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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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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
Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia will end its in-patient services on June 30th. Health
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16 years ago
Expanding PA's state health plan
Pennsylvania wants federal dollars to provide health insurance for more adults.
There’s a two-year waiting list to enroll in
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16 years ago
Wolf Block law firm closes after over 100 years
The downturn in the real estate market has forced one of Philadelphia’s prominent law firms to shut down. The century old firm of W
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16 years ago
Evenings, weekends for budget hearings contemplated by Council
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter says he used public input from town hall meetings, forums, and kitchen table talks to develop what he c
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16 years ago
Unemployment insurance fund in New Jersey runs out of cash
By: Tom MacDonald
The state of New Jersey is borrowing to cover its unemployment insurance compensation. It’s just another
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16 years ago