Raises likely would be scheduled to take effect around July 1, the start of the agency's 2011 fiscal year. SEPTA won't say how much fares may go up

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The one and only Bob Dylan comes to North Philadelphia tonight, performing with his band at the Liacouras Center at Temple University ; the Monsters of Folk

For commuters, the denial meant lost work hours, missed school days, and a status quo of disruption. TWU chief Willie Brown, obstinate as a toddler, was absolutely correct: there was little reason not to hate him.

Unionized labor may have its downsides, but the steady decline of union membership has been disastrous for American workers, including Pennsylvanians. That's one reason the TWU deserves your backing.

By signing the pact, the TWU, which represents 5,100 drivers, operators and mechanics, preserved the bonuses. The five-year contract also calls for a 2.5 percent raise in the second year, and a 3 percent raise in each of the final three years.

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Whether you love it or hate it, the Snuggie has warmed its way into the cultural vernacular of 2009. After successful events in cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Scranton, the pub crawl inspired by the “blanket with sleeves” came Sunday to Philadelphia, with stops at Paddy Whack’s Pub...

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