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Casino planners aim to assuage claims of racism with hiring goals — but some aren’t buying it
After defending themselves against accusations of racist practices in other cities, developers of a casino planned for South Philad ...
10 years ago
Pa. House could reverse Ramsey policy on naming officers involved in shootings
A proposal gaining traction in the Pennsylvania Legislature would shield the names of officers who fire their weapons. It’s seen as ...
10 years ago
Philly’s Deputy Police Commissioner Richard Ross will replace departing Ramsey
Philadelphia’s police force of some 6,500 officers will soon be run by the department’s second-in-command, Richard Ross, Mayo ...
10 years ago
SEPTA spokeswoman’s career in transit to full-time novelist
The life of Jerri Williams, SEPTA’s top spokeswoman, took a surprising turn Tuesday when she announced she will step down from the ...
10 years ago
Philly police investigating dozing cops called out on social media
Philadelphia Police are investigating why two on-duty offices were discovered sleeping in their patrol car. The image of the two d ...
10 years ago
Wilkes-Barre barkeep pours his last, as time runs out on Hourglass Lounge
In Northeastern Pennsylvania last weekend, bartender Joe Philistine served his last drink. “I was born to be a bartender, ...
10 years ago
ListenGuilty of bank and tax fraud, Fattah Jr. vows to appeal [updated]
Shortly after the foreman of the jury read “guilty” for 22 of the 23 federal counts leveled against Chaka “Chip” ...
10 years ago
ListenFederal fraud case against Fattah Jr. goes to jurors
Jury deliberations in the federal fraud trial of Chaka “Chip” Fattah Jr. began Tuesday after impassioned closing arguments in ...
10 years ago
ListenPhilly attorney McMahon’s advice on striking jurors figures in case before U.S. Supreme Court
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether jury selection in a Georgia murder trial systemically excluded African-Americans, on ...
10 years ago
Rendell had good working relationship with Fattah Jr., former gov testifies
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell took the stand Thursday in the federal tax and bank fraud trial of Chaka “Chip” Fattah Jr ...
10 years ago
ListenHow high-tech cars made Pep Boys primed for Bridgestone buyout
Bridgestone America’s $835 million purchase of Philadelphia-based Pep Boys comes at a time when there are more cars on the road tha ...
10 years ago
Philly police investigate SEPTA officer’s use of stun gun, suspect’s death
Philadelphia police are investigating whether a SEPTA officer acted properly when he used his stun gun on a suspect who later died. ...
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