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Lawmakers urge Congress for final stimulus package
By: Scott Detrow Now that the Senate has passed a stimulus package, Pennsylvania politicians are urging Congress to put together t ...
17 years ago
Measuring impact of potential budget balancing scenarios
The city could see major police and fire layoffs if those departments are forced to take a budget cut. That’s according to scenario ...
17 years ago
Charles Darwin’s lasting legacy
Local groups celebrate the evolutionary biologist’s 200th birthday Tomorrow [2/12/09] marks the bicentennial of Charles Darw ...
17 years ago
Anti-hunger activists hope for stimulus help
By: Tom MacDonald The Federal economic stimulus package contains increased funding for food stamps. The Senate version of the bill ...
17 years ago
Mayor proposes committee to review tax structure
With the city facing a projected $1 billion budget shortfall, the region’s business community welcomed Mayor Michael Nutter to the ...
17 years ago
Report: For-profit management working in schools
By: Tom MacDonald A new report gives high marks to schools managed by for-profit companies in Philadelphia, and much lower grades ...
17 years ago