Pennsylvania
Corruption Charges Announced Against Pa. Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin
Several state lawmakers have already been convicted of using taxpayer resources for political purposes, including Republican state senator Jane Orie, the sister of Joan Orie Melvin.
Sen. Bob Casey Irate Over Ex-Pat Gazillionaires Not Paying US Taxes
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin renounced his US citizenship and now lives in Singapore. Interesting timing, says US Sen. Bob Casey.
Area Hamburger Chain Owners Charged With $15M Skimming
Five owners of the “Nifty Fifty’s” restaurant chain are charged in a tax evasion conspiracy that allegedly hid $15 million worth of income, cheating the IRS out of $2.2 million in taxes.
Sandusky Tries Again For Dismissal of Penn State Sex Abuse Charges
Sandusky had previously filed a motion to dismiss the charges against him, saying they were too vague as to dates, locations and other specifics, or lacked evidence.
Judge Tosses Out Most Funeral Home Regulations in Pennsylvania
Saying they are old and stifle competition, a federal judge sitting in Harrisburg has thrown out most of the laws and regulations governing Pennsylvania’s funeral homes.
West Nile Virus Makes Its Earliest-Ever Seasonal Appearance In Pennsylvania
It’s the earliest detection of the virus in Pennsylvania since the state began monitoring in 2000.
Pa. Senate Approves Budget With Some Corbett Cuts Restored
With the state’s revenue picture improving, the state senate’s budget plan would restore all of the governor’s proposed cuts to higher education and about half of his proposed cuts for county-run human services programs.
Some Sections of Pennsylvania Turnpike Could Get 70 MPH Speed Limit
A bill that would allow for a 70-mph speed limit on some sections of the Pennsylvania Turnpike has cleared its first legislative hurdle.
Penn State’s Probe of Sandusky Scandal Expected To Wrap Up By September
The Penn State board of trustees was told that the independent investigation of the Jerry Sandusky affair remains on course, to be completed before the start of the new academic year.
Philadelphia Official Warns of State Cuts Affecting Those With Mental Issues
“The amount of moving around of dollars that we can do is minimal,” said Arthur Evans, the city’s commissioner of Behavioral Health, “but we will do the best that we can to try to mitigate those kinds of catastrophic cuts.”
7 Delaware Valley United Way Offices Consolidating
Seven United Way chapters are forming the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, effective July 1st.
Prosecutors Say Sandusky’s Lawyer Is Misusing Subpoenas In Penn State Child Abuse Case
The Commonwealth calls the attorney’s actions “spectacular irresponsibility” in the treatment of secret information.
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Pretty Spring Dresses
Check out these bright, cheerful dresses that scream “spring” but won’t break the bank.
Spring Festival Guide
Spring has sprung, and there are a number of festivals in the Philadelphia area.
Top Spring Stay-cations
There are many hidden gems that can make staying around town for spring break a great way to vacation.
Where To See Spring Flowers
Stop and smell the roses at one of these gorgeous gardens.
