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| Philly Mail Center Fraud Accusations, Philly Plans to Regulate Smoking, Planes Clip Tips in Newark |
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 by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 10/12/16 2:05 am | updated: 10/12/16 2:05 am |
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| The Philadelphia mail distribution center is now facing serious fraud accusations. The center was under video surveillance for the past 8 weeks without the employees knowing. The video caught two supervisors allegedly falsifying time sheets so they could receive thousands of dollars in overtime that they didn't earn. Officials have been investigating the city's mail center for months, and in an earlier investigation they found thousands of pieces of unprocessed mail sitting in the... Read More |
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| Deadly Domestic Dispute in N. Philly, Comcast Sued for $2.3 Million, Man Killed in N. Philly |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 10/11/16 8:47 pm | updated: 10/11/16 8:47 pm |
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| Police responded to a call of a domestic dispute that turned deadly between a couple in North Philadelphia Tuesday morning. The incident took place at the couple's house on the 2100 block of South 60th Street. The dispute was between a 20-year-old woman and her 26-year-old boyfriend. The woman stabbed her boyfriend in the neck in the home at around 9 am on Tuesday. The man was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Police are currently questioning the woman, and so far no charges... Read More |
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| 1 Dead, 2 Injured Shooting in Northeast; Vegan Mother Arrested; Burnt Paper in Police Gas Tank |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/11/16 4:06 pm | updated: 10/11/16 4:06 pm |
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| A triple shooting in Northeast Philadelphia has left two injured and one teen dead. It happened around 9:10 p.m. Monday on the 3100 block of Stirling Street in the city's Mayfair section across the street from a playground and rec center. A 17-year-old boy was shot in the chest and 16-year-old boy was shot in the stomach. They were both taken to the hospital. The 17-year-old died while the 16-year-old is in critical condition. A 21-year-old man was also shot in the neck. He ran four... Read More |
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| Philly Revamping 11 Schools, Trump Warns of Voter Fraud in Philly; 3 Shot in Mayfair |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 10/11/16 1:31 am | updated: 10/11/16 1:31 am |
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| Philadelphia is planning to revamp 11 low performing schools in the school district. Next week, the district will begin a month of meetings with the community and school quality reviews to determine what to do with each school. The Philadelphia School District plans to revamp the schools by next fall, but does not plan on closing any of them. Options include merging a low performing school with a higher performing one or contracting with a provider. The list of schools include:... Read More |
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| False Kidnapping Report, Grant for Schuylkill Trail, Natalie Portman Campaigns for Clinton |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 10/10/16 9:13 pm | updated: 10/10/16 9:13 pm |
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Police received a report Monday stating that a woman was kidnapped in the Juniata section of Philadelphia. A man reported to police saying that he saw a woman in hospital scrubs being hit over the head and dragged into a car on the 600 block of East Erie Avenue at around 9 pm on Sunday. After investigating into the report, and receiving no inquires of a missing person, Police determined the report was false and no kidnapping took place.
Governor Tom Wolf announced... Read More |
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| Turkey Hill Ice Cream Recall; Trump Taj Mahal Closes; NJ Woman Killed Getting Off Bus |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/16 5:34 pm | updated: 10/10/16 5:34 pm |
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| Turkey Hill Dairy, based in Lancaster County, is recalling packages of mislabeled ice cream. Some 48 oz containers of Dutch Chocolate Premium ice cream actually contain Rocky Road flavored ice cream. Rocky Road has almond and egg ingredients which could be a problem for those with food sensitivities and allergies. The packages in question would have a UPC Code 20735-42095 and a sell-by date of May 23, 2017 printed on the bottom. Stores have been notified to pull the product from the... Read More |
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| Man Killed In Chester, Uber and Lyft ban Lifted, Water Main Break in North Philly |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 10/10/16 1:04 am | updated: 10/10/16 1:04 am |
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| A 20-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in an apartment in Chester. The shooting happened on the 2100 block of 3rd Street. Police say several suspects came into the apartment where the victim was with his mother. One of the suspects opened fire on the victim, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The mother of the victim was not injured. The suspects fled after the shooting, and so far no arrests have been made. Police are still searching for the suspects motive.Read More |
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| Man Falls 45 ft in Trash Pit Dies; USS Murtha Commissioned; 2 Police Shot, 1 injured in Palm Springs |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/16 3:35 am | updated: 10/09/16 3:35 am |
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| Thousands gathered at Penn's Landing on Saturday morning to see the commissioning ceremony of the U.S. Navy's newest amphibious warship. The USS John P. Murtha is named after the late US Congressman from the 12th District of Pennsylvania. Murtha was the longest serving congressman in state history representing southwestern PA for 35 years. He was also a US Marine. The naming has drawn controversy. Murtha has been attached to several political scandals over the years. Public tours will be... Read More |
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| Uber and Lyft Allowed Back in Philly; Trump Taj Mahal to Close Monday; Tina Fey Honored at Temple |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/08/16 3:04 am | updated: 10/08/16 3:04 am |
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| Ride sharing companies operating in Philadelphia gained a victory in court on Friday; a halt to the cease and desist order levied against them on Thursday. Commonwealth Court appeals Judge Robert Simpson halted the injuction put in place by Judge Linda Carpenter as part of a lawsuit filed by the Taxi Workers Alliance of Philadelphia. UberX and Lyft operated over the summer under temporary authorization from the state. That agreement expired on September 30th. The Philadelphia Parking... Read More |
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| Two Children Hit in NE Phillly, Philly Public Schools Testing Water, Motorcyclist Killed |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 10/07/16 9:23 pm | updated: 10/07/16 9:23 pm |
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Two children were struck by a car in Northeast Philly Friday afternoon. The incident happened at around 4:30 at Large Street and Longshore Avenue. Police say the children that were hit were ages 2 and 7. Both of the children were taken to Aria Health Torresdale, and so far there is no word on their conditions. Police are still investigating the incident.
All of the Public Schools in Philadelphia will be having their water checked for any traces of lead that could be... Read More |
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