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Depression linked to preterm births
A new study found a link between depression in pregnant women and preterm births. A new study found a link between depression in p ...
16 years ago
SEPTA extends bid process for new fare collection system
By: Tom MacDonald SEPTA has pushed back its bid process for a high tech fare collection system. The delay isn’t expected to ...
16 years ago
Pensions a big and contentious piece of Nutter budget puzzle
One of the largest budgetary problems facing Mayor Michael Nutter is what to do about Philadelphia’s pension system. Payments into ...
16 years ago
Philly likes to dance, report on cultural engagement reveals
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is beginning work on its goal to double cultural participation in the region by the year 2020. ...
16 years ago
Alternative energy in PA to get boost from stimulus
By: Scott Detrow The federal stimulus package is sending $360 million to Pennsylvania for alternative energy projects. The Rendel ...
16 years ago
Down economy means big numbers for Camden County College
By: Tom MacDonald A south Jersey Community College is boasting better than ever enrollment numbers. It appears to be a sign of th ...
16 years ago
Marcellus Shale drilling more expensive as PA raises fees
By: Scott Detrow A Pennsylvania commission has approved increasing permit fees on Marcellus Shale drilling from $100 to a minimum ...
16 years ago
Leader in children's cancer retires
Forty years ago, most children diagnosed with cancer died. Now, 75% of them survive, and much of that is due to one Philadelphia doctor. ...
16 years ago
Protest over elephants greets zoo's 150th birthday
As the Philadelphia Zoo kicks off its 150th year, activists seeking improved conditions for the zoo’s two remaining elephants are s ...
16 years ago
Philly sales tax hike a tough sell in Harrisburg
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants to increase the sales tax by one cent. But the tax hike requires state approval. Phil ...
16 years ago