Gov. Corbett kept his word, at a cost. In unveiling his first budget Tuesday, Corbett stuck by his campaign pledge to not raise a single tax. At the same time, he called for layoffs, wage freezes, and some of the deepest cuts in recent history for public schools and colleges. The Republica... Read more...
The strike by SEPTA workers that had paralyzed much of the region was on the way to being early this morning as both sides were preparing to sign an agreement. Buses, subways and trolleys, idled since 3 a.m. Tuesday, should be running in time for this morning's rush, SEPTA spokesman Richard Malon... Read more...