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Secretary of Agriculture visits Philly to promote food stamp stimulus
Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market got a visit from the Secretary of Agriculture on Friday. Tom Vilsack announced an increase i ...
17 years ago
Rendell bullish on condition of Pennsylvania’s sports
Pennsylvania’s top sports fan says the last twelve months have arguably been the best ever for the commonwealth’s teams. ...
17 years ago
Does President Obama get an "A" in foreign relations?
President Obama takes his first major foreign trip this week, visiting the Queen and other major leaders in England. So, how does he stan ...
17 years ago
For Asian Arts Initiative, housing hitch overshadows program kickoff
After being booted from its home, which was in the path of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Expansion, the Asian Arts Initiative today ...
17 years ago
Eminent Domain Bill passes DE House
In Dover, Delaware, the Eminent Domain Bill passed by a vote of 38 to nothing. Since it’s already passed the Senate, all it needs ...
17 years ago
AG Corbett pursues internet predators
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett says his office has reached a milestone in an ongoing effort to arrest and convict online sexua ...
17 years ago
Galileo's telescope visiting Philadelphia this weekend
One of Galileo’s two remaining telescopes has come to The Franklin in Philadelphia. It’s the first time the artifact has trav ...
17 years ago
Cuts to health care benefits spare PA workers from furloughs
After a late night of negotiations, Governor Rendell and Pennsylvania labor leaders have reached a deal that would avoid rolling furlough ...
17 years ago
Rendell pick for Environmental Protection spot passes first rocky test
The full Pennsylvania Senate will vote on whether to give Acting Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger the job on ...
17 years ago
Luzerne County judge scandal sets state lawmakers to action
State lawmakers are reacting to the Luzerne County judges scandal with a series of new bills. One sponsor says the measures are aimed to ...
17 years ago
Philly's "Legitimate Theater" targeted by new tax idea
Philadelphia theatergoers could see a hike in ticket prices. A bill introduced in Council Thursday would extend the city’s amusemen ...
17 years ago
Supporters for ousted DA candidate Williams point to judge's family ties
Supporters of Seth Williams, a candidate for Philadelphia District Attorney who was recently thrown off the ballot, say the judge’s ...
17 years ago