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| Philadelphia Traffic Court Shaken Up |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/19/11 11:14 am | updated: 12/19/11 11:14 am |
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Ronald Castille today announced a major shakeup in the wake of what he says is corruption and ticket-fixing at Philadelphia Traffic Court.
He has appointed Common Pleas Judge Gary Glazer, a former federal prosecutor of corruption cases, to take control of Traffic Court and oversee reforms.
Glazer said the reform will be a real one and is stepping in to restore public confidence in the traffic court.
Castille added... Read More |
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| Slain Cops on Philadelphia Billboards Draws Fire form FOP |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/15/11 7:05 am | updated: 12/15/11 7:05 am |
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The Daily News reports:
The Fraternal Order of Police blasted the Barbera's on the Boulevard car dealership Monday for using photos of fallen officers in a recent billboard campaign.
On Friday, FOP President John McNesby said he began receiving calls that Barbera's was using the photos of the officers and the Philadelphia Police Department and FOP emblems in its billboard advertisements.
"Somebody called me and said 'What are we doing?' " McNesby... Read More |
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| Toys For Tots Donations Down Significantly In Philadelphia |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/14/11 12:18 pm | updated: 12/14/11 12:18 pm |
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Donations collected for this year's Toys for Tots campaign in Philadelphia just a fraction of previous years, prompting organizers to warn some needy children may not get presents.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports organizers have collected about 25,000 toys as part of this year's drive. Last year they delivered 113,000.
Chief organizer Marine Staff Sgt. Marc Palos says workers are moving toys out of a suburban warehouse almost as soon as they arrive. Palos says... Read More |
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| Cardinal John Foley Passes Away at 76 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/11/11 11:54 am | updated: 12/11/11 11:54 am |
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Cardinal John Foley passed away early Sunday morning at the Villa St. Joseph retirement home at age 76. He was battling leukemia.
Foley was appointed to lead the Pontifical Council of Social Communications in 1984 by Pope John Paul II to help get the church's message out through the media.
He was most widely known to Americans as the voice of masses broadcast from the Vatican such as the midnight Christmas mass.
He was also named the Grand Master... Read More |
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| Mumia Abu Jamal Center City Protests |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/10/11 10:44 am | updated: 12/10/11 10:44 am |
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6 ABC reports the controversial case of Mumia Abu Jamal had caused some demonstrations and some tense moments Friday night, the 30th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner.
The National Constitution Center was standing room only as hundreds marked the 30th anniversary of Mumia Abu Jamal's arrest for the killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner. Two opposing protests converged there.
Inside the room, Abu... Read More |
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| Camden County Police Force |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/10/11 10:43 am | updated: 12/10/11 10:43 am |
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CBS 3 reports efforts continue to create a Camden County police force, with the City of Camden it’s only confirmed participant so far.
One city councilman wants the National Guard brought in. State and city officials are discussing response options. Long term, Camden County Freeholder Director Lou Cappelli believes the countywide plan will put more officers on the street. And while national studies now peg Camden as America’s second most dangerous city, Cappelli... Read More |
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| Are Free Apps Really Free? |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/10/11 10:41 am | updated: 12/10/11 10:41 am |
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According to CBS 3, some smartphone apps are free, but there's a price to pay.
On iPhone and iPad, iAds mostly appear as small banners. But on Android, they pop up on the notification screen.
PCWorld executive editor Tom Spring recommends using a program like Addons Detector, AdFree Android or AirPush Detector. And read the store feedback.
“The users are typically ones that will gripe and complain and give them one-star reviews. And that’s... Read More |
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| Philadelphia DA Drops Death Penalty Bid for Mumia Abu Jamal |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/11 3:17 pm | updated: 12/07/11 3:17 pm |
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| After years of pursuing the death penalty for convicted cop-killer Mumia Abu Jamal, Philadelphia DA Seth Williams has given up. CBS 3 reported that after conferring with slain officer Daniel Faulkner’s widow, Maureen, he will allow the current sentence stand. Mumia Abu Jamal will finish out his life sentence and die in prison with no chance of... Read More |
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| Occupy Philly Protesters Will Go To Trial |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/06/11 2:26 pm | updated: 12/06/11 2:26 pm |
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Philadelphia Weekly is reporting that nearly three dozen Occupy Philly protesters arrested in last Wednesday’s early morning police eviction raid made their first appearance in court Tuesday morning. Occupiers have been charged with conspiracy, failure to disperse, and obstructing a highway. They face up to five years in prison and a $12,500 fine.
Lined up in front of Judge Felice R. Stack in Room 403 of the Criminal Justice Center on 13th and Filbert streets, all the... Read More |
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| Philadelphia's BounceTV Launches Geared Towards African American Audience |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/03/11 12:09 pm | updated: 12/03/11 12:09 pm |
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CBS 3 reports Lenfest Broadcasting announced the launched of the first-ever over-the-air broadcast television network geared specifically toward an African American audience.
Bounce TV is a new network created to provide African Americans with positive, educational programming featuring people of color.
The 24/7 channel will show motion pictures, HBCU sporting events, documentaries, local programming and more. Martin Luther King III is one of Bounce TV’s... Read More |
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