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CA-based lender ordered to pay over $200K for tip and donation scheme
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania’s attorney general announced they’ve secured a settlement worth more than $200,000 with a California company that allegedly deceived customers into thinking they were receiving interest-free loans. AG Michelle Henry announced Tuesday the settlement with SoLo Funds Inc., who marketed themselves as a community finance platform that matches individual lenders with borrowers seeking small-dollar […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers withhold funding from UPenn’s Veterinary school
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s budget is two days late, and counting, but there is one school still waiting for last year’s funding. It’s being held up by the political fight over the war in Gaza. The University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School was supposed to receive $33 million last fiscal year but lawmakers told them […]
Off-duty Gloucester Township cop charged with hitting 18-year-old bicyclist with car, fleeing scene
An off-duty police officer has been charged with fleeing the scene after hitting an 18-year-old bicyclist with his car last month in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, authorities said.
Dept. of Justice to monitor Christina SD Board for 1 year
The Delaware Department of Justice will monitor the meetings of Christina School District’s board of education for the next year. Every year, the General Assembly creates a grants-in-aid bill, which outlines the state’s investments in government agencies and nonprofits, like senior centers, veterans organizations and fire companies, for example. The bill appeared to be business-as-usual, but the penultimate section of ... Read More
Police investigating shooting in quiet Upper Darby neighborhood: 'We don't live that way here'
UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Residents are on high alert after gunfire erupted in a typically peaceful neighborhood in Upper Darby early Wednesday morning. Police say the shooting happened on the 7100 block of Penarth Avenue around 6:25 a.m. A neighbor says she was awoken by what she thought were firecrackers,...
Berwyn Townhouse with Expansive Open Layout Hits Market
A lovely three-bedroom, three-bathroom end-unit townhouse with expansive open layout and sunny spaces recently hit the market in Berwyn. A lovely three-bedroom, three-bathroom end-unit townhouse with expansive open layout recently hit the market in Berwyn, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pauline and Brady Kramer, both Gladwyne natives, purchased...
N.J. motorist struck and killed bicyclist, fled from police, cops say
A South Jersey motorist is behind bars after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist, fled the scene, then led police on a chase Tuesday evening in Salem County, police said. Deandra L. Brownpalmer, 44, of Swedesboro, was driving a car westbound on the 300 block of Shirley Road in...
Kennett Library receives $500,000 grant to enhance makerspace facilities
Since its opening last August, the new Kennett Library has enhanced its forever mission to serve as the hub of curiosity and creativity for residents in the townships and municipalities it serves, and at any time during the day, the wheels of that mission are in full spin, perhaps nowhere as visible as in its two makerspace facilities.
Restorative Justice Filmmakers Club screens trailer for new documentary
Individual voices, personal empowerment and the resilience of hope all converged at the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester last Wednesday evening. Invisible No More, a new, in-progress documentary illuminating the personal stories of marginalized teens in the Coatesville and surrounding area, currently being made by the members of the Restorative Justice Filmmakers Club, received its first premiere showing on June 26 before a large and appreciative audience.
Bill aimed at ending 'lunch debt shaming' passes Pennsylvania House, moves on to Senate
The Pennsylvania House on Monday passed a bill that would erase school lunch debt and prohibit what supporters call “lunch debt shaming.” The legislation is now on its way to the state Senate.
Pennsylvania House advances same-sex marriage equality bill
The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed bans on same-sex marriage a decade ago, but House Bill 2269 would remove the outdated language that remains in Pennsylvania’s statute. The post Pennsylvania House advances same-sex marriage equality bill appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company sued by state attorney general
We have a follow to a News 8 On Your Side investigation we first brought you last week. A Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company is now being sued by the state attorney general for not honoring its warranties. Concord Auto Protect, based in King of Prussia, is at the center of...
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