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Mars as big as the moon? Truth or hoax?
You may have heard of Mars’ close approach, which means when you look in the night sky Mars is larger than ever. So large in fact t ...
17 years ago
Handling the frustrations of traffic
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer travel season – and as thousands of drivers from our region get on the road ...
17 years ago
Near empty polling places reflect more than just good old voter apathy
Chances are you didn’t have to wait in line to vote in the primary elections this past Tuesday. So why the lack of interest? ...
17 years ago
Delaware coordinates global star-gazing
Telescopes around the world are pointed at the same, dying star. You wouldn’t think the eastern seaboard would be good for s ...
17 years ago
Easing health insurance shopping
As more workers are not getting health insurance from their employers, people may choose to shop for it on their own. Food produce ...
17 years ago
Waiving the CHIP waiting period
PA Congressman says an affordability exemption will prevent kids from taking a healthcare hiatus. PA Congressman says an affordab ...
17 years ago
The dice are rolling in Bethlehem
Sands Casino is on the grounds of the old Bethlehem Steel plant 15 miles from the New Jersey state line. A new casino is open in P ...
17 years ago
Phila, Delco stop referrals to psych hospital
In early April, a patient committed suicide at Friends Hospital on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia. Philadelphia and ...
17 years ago
Pennsylvania healthcare providers say the Senate’s budget walks away from federal dollars. Hospital executives were in Harri ...
17 years ago
Health policy bills still alive in PA Assembly
Capitol observes expect agreement on several health policy bills before the end of state budget negotiations. Democrats and Repub ...
17 years ago
Activists protest health insurance premium increases
A protest outside one of the biggest health insurers in the Philadelphia region is bringing to light what some see as problems with the h ...
17 years ago