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(Flanked by lawmakers, mostly from the Pennsylvania Legislature, Rep. Cherelle Parker describes new legislation directed at improving Philadelphia's AVI. Credit: Tony Romeo)

Pa. Lawmakers Bring Legislation to Advance Philadelphia’s Property Tax Overhaul

Several pieces of legislation were passed in the last session to enable Mayor Nutter’s property tax overhaul known as “AVI,” for Actual Value Initiative. Now, lawmakers plan to introduce more legislation to enhance the changeover process.

2013/01/15

Pa. Attorney General Says Philadelphia Judge Should Hand Off Case Of Facebook “Friend”

The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office has asked Judge Charles Hayden to step aside from the case because he and the accused — a state lawmaker — are “friends” on Facebook.

2011/11/16

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Facebook ‘Friendship’ Between Judge And Defendant Raises Questions

Last week, Philadelphia municipal court judge Charles Hayden dismissed some key evidence in a drunk driving case against Pennsylvania state house member Cherelle Parker. The state attorney general is mulling an appeal. Some questions have been raised over a Facebook “friendship” the judge shares with the defendant.

2011/11/08

Pennsylvania Representative Cherelle Parker Charged With DUI

Police allege an officer observed her driving the wrong way along the 5800 block of Baynton Street, which is a one way thoroughfare in Germantown.

2011/05/06

Proposed Bill Would Expand Self-Defense Rights

A bill headed to Governor Rendell’s desk would expand the right to use lethal force in self-defense in Pennsylvania. The measure would also strengthen the state’s Megan’s Law.

2010/11/16