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Lawmakers say taxpayers may make up budget shortfall from failed stocks
By: Scott Detrow Pennsylvania’s two primary public pension programs lost more than 28 billion dollars last year, mostly due ...
17 years ago
Former state Senator Vince Fumo is expected to wrap up his testimony today in his federal corruption trial. The case could take a dramati ...
17 years ago
Second Philadelphia budget forum in Germantown
17 years ago
Financial experts predict a grim year for PA economy
By: Scott Detrow With financial experts predicting a bleak outlook for Pennsylvania’s economy for the rest of this year, WHY ...
17 years ago
Philadelphia mayor longs for stimulus
By: Tom MacDonald The city of Philadelphia is still not sure how much money it will get from the federal stimulus plan. WHYY’ ...
17 years ago
Port Authority to decide on new projects
Special projects in Philadelphia and Camden could receive funding from the Delaware River Port Authority. The DRPA Board is expected to v ...
17 years ago
Forums giving city officials an earful
Philadelphians with an opinion about how the city should address its 1-billion-dollar budget gap, can give their two cents at a series of ...
17 years ago
Fumo’s testimony parses meanings of ‘ethical’ and ‘legal’
Former state Senator Vince Fumo is back on the witness stand today, defending himself under cross-examination. Fumo has admitted to a mul ...
17 years ago
Child’s Play promotes learning
A study of 11, 000 third-graders found that kids who have more recess behave better and are likely to learn more. Researchers at ...
17 years ago