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Local Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm About Impending Federal Budget Cuts

You can call them “Fiscal Cliff II” or “sequestration” or anything else ominous, but to the groups who serve the unemployed and those on medical assistance, they’re just plain bad news.

2013/02/20

Green$treet$: Unleash The Loot! App

Teaching kids about fiscal responsibility can be an uphill battle. Green$treets targets 5-8 year olds with a fun way to teach not only how to budget, but some ecological lessons as well.

2013/02/13

(Gov. Corbett addresses the Pennsylvania legislature. Credit: Tony Romeo)

Corbett Unveils His 2013-14 Budget Plan For Pennsylvania

Governor Corbett rolled out a wide-ranging agenda as he delivered his budget address to the legislature on Tuesday.

2013/02/05

Mixed Reviews On Whether Looming Fiscal Cliff Is Harming Local Businesses

It’s a pretty picture of holiday cheer, thanks to decorations in Collingswood. But with the fiscal cliff looming, is the financial picture for businesses pretty, too?

2012/12/12

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Top Fall Boots On A Budget

If you’re longing for style but hurting for cash, here are some great picks for budget-friendly kicks ranging from classic equestrian to trendy ankle boot.

2012/11/20

Proposed Budget Means No Tax Increase For Montgomery County Residents In 2013

Montgomery County residents will not see a county tax increase next year under a proposed budget that slashes nearly a million dollars in earmarks to several non- profit agencies.

2012/11/17

Terry Gillen, the Director of Federal Legislative Affairs for the City of Philadelphia, addresses a coalition that supports a balanced approach to dealing with budget issues, at the United Way Building on the Ben Franklin Parkway. (Credit: Steve Tawa)

City Officials Warn Of Consequences If Federal Government Goes Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’

Philadelphia City Hall is predicting grim repercussions from the federal budget impasse, if the scenario known as going over the ‘fiscal cliff’ plays out, at the end of the year.

2012/10/19

Motivation Of New Jersey Assembly Hearing Debated

New Jersey Assembly members held a hearing this week looking at a potential state tax revenue shortfall, but there’s some debate over the motivation behind the hearing.

2012/09/23

3 On Your Side: Saving On College Textbooks

For many students, purchasing textbooks can take a big bite out of the budget. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan joins us with some advice on how to save some money.

2012/08/29

Many Philadelphia School District Blue Collar Worker Jobs Remain Up In The Air

Layoff notices for 2,700 school district bus drivers and maintenance workers are scheduled to take effect July 15th, if talks with the union, 32BJ, don’t yield an agreement.

2012/07/07

Opinion: Celebrate The 4th Of July

Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities’ budgets.

2012/07/04

Chris talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about their weekend series in Miami and trading Jim Thome to Baltimore and to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup. He continues to follow the fallout from the Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare, updates the latest in the case against Congressman Chaka Fattah’s son, Chip, and details emails released indicating a coverup in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case at Penn State.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/07/02