Haverford College will not create a committee to consider removing U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's name from the Delaware County school's library. Lutnick, a major donor, was named earlier this …
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Former Bucks County home of judge in Abscam case is listed for $5.85 million
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsThe former mid-century modern home of the late Judge John Fullam, who presided over the Abscam corruption case in Philadelphia in the early 1980s, is on the market for $5.85 …
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Bucks County public adjuster charged with stealing $140,000 in insurance claims
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsA public adjuster from Bristol Township allegedly stole $140,000 in insurance payouts for clients who filed home repair claims in recent years, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said. Greg …
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Immigration street sweeps in Pa. and other states led to more ‘collateral’ arrests of noncriminals
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsA quarter of immigration arrests since August were labeled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as “collateral,” a type of arrest and detention that’s been challenged in court as an …
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Air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsAfter facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects …
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Juvenile charged in connection to swatting calls to Pa. universities last summer
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsFederal prosecutors have announced charges against a juvenile who allegedly placed swatting calls to colleges including Villanova University. The suspect has not been identified due to their age. But according …
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School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsThe Board of Education voted to approve the School District of Philadelphia’s 10-year, $3 billion facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools, modernizing 169 buildings and co-locating six others. During …
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City Council to consider expanding SEPTA’s student fare program
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsStudents, parents and teachers will get the chance to share their thoughts on expanding SEPTA’s student fare program after Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution Thursday to hold hearings on …
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In Crust We Trust joins Fishtown’s growing pizza scene at former Vince’s storefront
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsFishtown's growing pizza scene will get another newcomer in May with the opening of In Crust We Trust, which is taking over the former Vince's Pizzeria storefront that recently closed …
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A black bear is reportedly roaming Chester County — and looting residents' garbage for snacks in the middle of the night. West Vincent Township police alerted the community to the …