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Pa. allows dumping of tainted waters from gas boom
Associated Press - Mon Jan 3, 2011
The natural gas boom gripping parts of the US has a nasty byproduct: wastewater so salty, and so polluted with metals like barium and strontium, that most states require drillers to get rid of the stuff by injecting it down shafts thousands of feet deep. More»

Feds: No Charges In Pa. School Laptop-Spying Case
Associated Press - Mon Aug 16, 2010
PHILADELPHIA - Federal prosecutors will not file charges against a school district or its employees over the use of software to remotely monitor students. More»

US judge pleads guilty to child prison scam
BBC - Thu Jul 22, 2010
Former Pennsylvania judge Michael Conahan has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge for helping put juvenile defendants behind bars in exchange for bribes. More»

Lettuce Recall due to E.Coli - FDA investigating
Associated Press - Thu May 6, 2010
WASHINGTON - A food company is recalling lettuce sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people, three of them with life-threatening symptoms. More»

Student detained over Arabic flashcards, lawsuit says
AFP - Tue Feb 9, 2010
WASHINGTON - Federal agents handcuffed, detained and "abusively" interrogated a US student at Philadelphia International Airport because he was carrying Arabic flashcards, a lawsuit claimed Wednesday. More»

74-Year-Old Jailed Over Sewer Bill
WTAE-TV - Wed Jan 6, 2010
CHARLEROI, Pennsylvania - A 74-year-old Charleroi woman who spent a night in jail over overdue fees from late sewer bills was in court on Thursday. More»

A makeover for Pennsylvania's notorious kids-for-cash court
Associated Press - Sat May 16, 2009
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania - For the first time since a jaw-dropping scandal involving crooked judges and troubled kids, voters in northeast Pennsylvania are getting a chance to assert themselves at the ballot box - and, perhaps, to start fixing the problems that have turned this former hub of coal mining into a hothouse of corruption. More»

Pennsylvania rocked by 'jailing kids for cash' scandal
CNN - Sun Mar 1, 2009
Pennsylvania - At a friend's sleepover more than a year ago, 14-year-old Phillip Swartley pocketed change from unlocked vehicles in the neighborhood to buy chips and soft drinks. More»

Pa. judges accused of jailing kids for cash
Associated Press - Wed Feb 11, 2009
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania - Two Pennsylvania judges charged with taking millions of dollars in kickbacks to send teenagers to two privately run youth detention centers are expected to plead guilty to fraud. More»

Aide to former Pa. senator admits pocketing $63K
Associated Press - Fri Jan 9, 2009
PHILADELPHIA - A longtime secretary listed as a potential defense witness in the ongoing corruption trial of ex-state Senator Vincent Fumo admitted that she pocketed $63,000 in state funds by padding Fumo's restaurant expenses. More»

U.S. judge orders backup paper ballots in Pennsylvania
USA Today - Tue Oct 28, 2008
A federal judge has sided with Pennsylvania voter groups and ordered election officials to provide paper ballots if half the machines break down Tuesday. More»

McCain volunteer made up robbery story
Associated Press - Thu Oct 23, 2008
PITTSBURGH - A McCain campaign volunteer made up a story of being robbed, pinned to the ground and having the letter "B" scratched on her face in a politically inspired attack, police said Friday. More»

Philly police to fire 4 over videotaped beating
Associated Press - Sun May 18, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's police commissioner said Monday that four officers will be fired and four others disciplined for their roles in the beatings of three shooting suspects, an encounter that was captured on videotape and drew widespread outrage. More»

Company recalls beef for E. coli concerns
Associated Press - Sat May 17, 2008
Federal officials say a Chicago-based company is recalling beef products distributed in 11 states because of possible E. More»

TV video shows Philly officers kicking, hitting 3 suspects
Associated Press - Tue May 6, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - A half-dozen police officers kicked and beat three men pulled from a car during a traffic stop as a TV helicopter taped the confrontation. More»

Pa. hunter's images stir Bigfoot debate
Associated Press - Tue Oct 30, 2007
RIDGWAY, Pennsylvania - It's furry and walks on all fours. More»

NASA To Search Files For UFO Incident
Associated Press - Fri Oct 26, 2007
NASA has agreed to search its archives once again for documents on a 1965 UFO incident in Pennsylvania, a step the space agency fought in federal court. More»

Pa. woman faces jail, fine for shouting profanities in her own home
Associated Press - Mon Oct 15, 2007
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania - A Scranton woman who admitted shouted profanities at her overflowing toilet within earshot of a neighbor was cited for disorderly conduct, authorities said. More»

Attorney Found Naked In Courthouse With 14-Year-Old
WCAU-TV - Tue Jan 16, 2007
PHILADELPHIA - A criminal defense lawyer was arrested after a sheriff's deputy found him naked with a 14-year-old girl in a courthouse conference room, authorities said Tuesday. More»

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