Former U.S. Congressman Michael ‘Ozzie’ Myers is charged with conspiracy and related offenses in an alleged bribery scheme to rig Democratic primary elections in South Philadelphia, federal prosecutors announced. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Fired Philly cop, seen on video pepper-spraying I-676 protesters, now charged with assault
Former Philadelphia police officer Richard Nicoletti has been charged with assault for his use of pepper spray on peaceful protesters during a June 1 demonstration on I-676, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Wednesday. The incident occurred during the June 1 demonstration where protesters marching against police brutality and systemic racism block the Vine Street…
Three people stabbed at Tropicana casino in Atlantic City
Four men were arrested following a stabbing incident on the Tropicana Atlantic City casino floor on Monday, July 20, 2020. Three people were stabbed, including one of the men who was arrested by New Jersey State Police. One of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
U.S. housing market has rallied through the pandemic, but uncertainties loom on horizon
The recovery of the U.S. housing market after the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns has been nothing short of remarkable. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Amish Country accountant gets prison time for running $60M Ponzi scheme
Philip Riehl, a Berks County accountant and former owner of the Franklin County-based dairy Trickling Springs Creamery, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and nearly $60 million in restitution for leading one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Pennsylvania history. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Bloomsburg Fair denies transphobic motive for dunk tank with Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine impersonator
The Bloomsburg Fair has come under fire for using a likeness of Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, a transgender woman, in a dunk tank game. The fair has denied that the game represented an anti-transgender stance. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Atilis Gym allowed to stay open if it follows New Jersey’s COVID-19 guidelines; Owners say they won’t
Atilis Gym in Bellmawr was found not to be in contempt for reopening while New Jersey has restrictions on health clubs because of the coronavirus. The judge said the gym needs to follow the rules, but its owners already are talking about breaking them. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
