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South Jersey transit agency expects funding to double
By: Tom MacDonald A South Jersey transit agency expects its federal funding to double thanks to the economic stimulus plan, but WH ...
16 years ago
Catholic church needs to raise $200 million
Amid the recession, Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic Archbishop says the church needs to raise $200 million dollars. But some say the ...
16 years ago
Camden Mayor will not seek third term
Camden Mayor Gwendolyn Faison has announced she will not seek a third term in office. She was first elected in 2001 and then again in 200 ...
16 years ago
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission must raise fees
By: Mary Fuchs New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission says it has to raise fees but not because the state department is short ...
16 years ago
Pennsylvania’s health care debate
There’s a renewed fight over health care policy in Harrisburg. But what went wrong last time around? State lawmakers – ...
16 years ago
Workshops complete, Nutter continues work on 2010 budget
By: Tom MacDonald The four community budget workshops are over, but work on the city budget continues. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald ...
16 years ago
Schools chief releases reform plan, some are skeptical
Philadelphia School District superintendent Arlene Ackerman has released more details on her plan to reform the city’s public schoo ...
16 years ago
Controversial Valley Forge Revolutionary War Museum to break ground in May
The American Revolution Center plans to build a museum and visitor’s center on the privately owned land within Valley Forge Nationa ...
16 years ago
Republican jumps into race for City Controller
The field of candidates running for Philadelphia City Controller is filling out. Alan Butkovitz is expected to launch his bid for reelect ...
16 years ago
Member of Pennsylvania National Guard dies in Iraq
A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard has died in Iraq. 32-year-old Staff Sergeant Mark Baum from Quakertown was killed Saturday no ...
16 years ago