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Philadelphia's district attorney scores legal win against GOP impeachment bid
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania state lawmakers who tried to impeach Philadelphia’s elected progressive prosecutor improperly tried to stretch that process across two different legislative sessions, the state's highest court ruled Thursday. The decision was a victory for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, following his impeachment by...
NJ high school mourns worker found dead in building
CAMDEN — Students and staff have returned to school, a day after the grim discovery of a maintenance worker’s body inside. Mastery High School of Camden was closed on Wednesday after the unresponsive woman was found around 7 a.m., NJ.com reported. The death was not considered suspicious, Camden...
100+ year old South Philly Italian Festival returns in October
A South Philadelphia festival that has been occurring ever since the early 1900s is returning to South Philadelphia in October. The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival is scheduled for October 6th from noon to 8 p.m. on the 1700 Block of South 9th Street. The authentic Italian festival starts with the religious […]
New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia City Council is weighing legislation that would formally bar landlords from “price-fixing” rental rates,...
N.J. pharmacy officials admit roles in $33M kickback scheme
Two high-ranking officials with a pharmacy in New Jersey pleaded guilty to their roles in a $33 million kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Wednesday. Jeffrey Andrews, 73, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Adam Brosius, 55, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to separate charges. The two ran a pharmacy in Clifton that was accused of providing prescription pads to marketers that included formulas for compound medications that would provide large reimbursements from health insurers.
Delco to test ballot machines for all 428 precincts before Election Day
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) – Election Day is coming up in just 42 days. This week, poll workers are testing the ballot machines for all 428 precincts in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Technician Damaar Moon is among those responsible for testing the equipment at Delaware County's voting machine warehouse in Chester."I'm very excited," Moon said. "I love what I do. I love the people I work with. I'm very passionate and grateful."On Tuesday, workers practiced taking the equipment out and opening the polls. They went through scanning the ballots, confirming the results and closing the polls.Elections Director Jim Allen from the Delaware County Bureau...
Florida county votes to acquire SS United States and sink it for an artificial reef
Days after a judge temporarily suspended the deadline for the SS United States to leave its dock in South Philadelphia, a county in Florida says it has the money in place to acquire the historic ship.At a meeting in Okaloosa County, Florida, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Tourist Development Council unanimously voted to appropriate $10.1 million to move the SS US from its current home at Pier 82 to a location off the Florida coast in the Gulf of Mexico.Officials say the ship will then be sunk, creating the largest artificial reef in the world. To meet the project's requirements,...
Souderton Area School leaders dodge questions as controversy brews
The controversy continues for the Souderton Area School Board.Thursday night was at least the third Souderton Area School Board meeting where members of the community showed up in large numbers calling for board member Bill Formica's resignation.Some feel he is unfit to serve the school district due to disparaging online posts about teachers, gay people, racial issues, and lewd comments about Vice President Kamala Harris.READ MORE: Souderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris comment Souderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris comment"Mr. Formica has called his posts impulsive, and one...
Philadelphia weekender: Puerto Rican Parade and Beer Fest
The first full weekend of fall is upon us. Here are some of the events to add to your calendar:. 🎭 Last call for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Several shows are running and events are happening through Sunday. 🍂Fishtown's Fall Festival is Saturday from noon-8pm. Head over to Frankford...
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