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PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Stevens, 71, of Somerdale, NJ, was sentenced Monday to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery and extortion scheme. He manipulated his position …
Former SEPTA Director Sentenced for Bribery and Extortion Scheme Read More
POCONO MANOR, PA – The 32nd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in Monroe County, brought together child welfare professionals, foster families, kinship …
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Honors Child Welfare Achievements Read More
POTTSVILLE, PA — Local chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania have issued a call to state lawmakers to address the ongoing child care crisis. In a letter signed by more than …
Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce Call for State Action on Child Care Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jacob Torres, a resident of Allentown, was sentenced Thursday to 9 to 24 years in prison for the assault of a …
Allentown Man Sentenced for Assault and Child Pornography Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A new state funding grant of $75,000 will aid Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) in supporting homeless prevention programs and housing stability initiatives in southern Chester …
New State Funding Boosts Housing Stability Efforts in Southern Chester County Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has received a generous donation from Lewis Macleod, CEO of South Mill Champs, following his completion of an Olympic triathlon. The …
South Mill Champs CEO Completes Triathlon, Donates Funds to LCH Health and Community Services Read More HARRISBURG, PA — A former North Braddock police officer has been charged with drug trafficking and providing sensitive law enforcement information to assist a trafficker in avoiding police detection. Attorney …
Former Police Officer Faces Drug Trafficking Charges Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Whiteland Police Department is seeking public assistance following reports of alleged juvenile thefts in the Indian King Development early this morning. Officers responded at …
West Whiteland Police Seek Surveillance in Vehicle Theft Investigation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Donavon Parish, 29, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of cyberstalking and five counts of …
Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking and Hate Crimes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus (PLLC) is applauding a new executive action by the Biden administration that could change the lives of many undocumented immigrants. The order allows …
Biden Administration’s Executive Action on Immigration Praised by Pennsylvania Latino Caucus Read More