The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is dropping its racketeering case against Democratic powerbroker and insurance executive George E. Norcross III, ending its yearslong effort to prosecute alleged corruption on …
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Penn officials, graduate student workers reach tentative deal after nearly 2 years of negotiations
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsGraduate student workers at the University of Pennsylvania and representatives from the school have reached a tentative contract agreement to avert a possible strike. The two-year deal was struck early …
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Three-year ban on unlicensed dog breeding in the city approved by council
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsIn three months, the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia will start enforcing a newly approved three-year ban on unregulated dog breeding in the city. The legislation, which City …
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Upper Dublin man allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill ex-girlfriend, two others in New York
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsAn Upper Dublin man allegedly offered $5,000 to another man to travel with him to New York this week to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men the woman had dated …
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Speed cameras in five Philly school zones to be activated next week
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsNew speed cameras will be turned on Tuesday outside five Philadelphia schools where dangerous driving and crashes have been a persistent problem in recent years, the Philadelphia Parking Authority said. …
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Philly’s proposal to ban unlicensed dog breeding sparks debate at City Council
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsA temporary ban on unlicensed dog breeding and sales is being considered by City Council as a way to reduce overcrowding in the city's animal shelters. The moratorium, proposed by …
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FBI captures fugitive wanted for death of 5-year-old Philly girl in 2000
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsA man arrested in Honduras for raping and killing a 5-year-old girl in North Philly more than two decades ago will be brought back to the United States to face …
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DoorDash, Uber Eats can deliver alcohol in 30 states, but not Pennsylvania. Lawmakers may change that
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsA proposed law that would allow DoorDash and Uber Eats drivers to deliver beer, wine and liquor orders in Pennsylvania is being considered by state lawmakers. The bill would create …
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Amid concern over ICE raids in region, Philly school district reaffirms policy to protect students
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia, in a letter sent to students' families on Friday, said it will continue its policy to protect the privacy and safety of students in the …
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Cursive handwriting is making a comeback in Pennsylvania schools
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsCursive writing lessons will be back in Pennsylvania classrooms after state lawmakers passed legislation requiring its reintroduction this month. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the bill into law Wednesday. It adds …