Man who put mom in freezer gets jail for cashing her checks

Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-Record - Fri Nov 06

A man who stuffed his 98-year-old mother's dead body in a freezer chest and then cashed her Social Security money was sentenced to six months in jail on Friday.

DVHC's patient-safety award winners

Philadelphia Business Journal - Thu Nov 05

The Delaware Valley Healthcare Council announced Thursday this year's award winners for patient-safety initiatives and other programs designed to improve care.

Funding union pensions a sticking point in SEPTA talks

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Thu Nov 05

PHILADELPHIA - In the face of public opposition and political pressure, the leader of striking SEPTA workers vowed yesterday to "stay out as long as it takes" to get a better contract offer from SEPTA.

Two Philanthropic Leaders to be Recognized at Delaware County Community Foundation Annual Meeting

Hellenic News of America - Thu Nov 05

Two Philanthropic Leaders to be Recognized at Delaware County Community Foundation Annual Meeting There s still time to register for the Delaware County Community Foundation s 2009 Celebration of Philanthropy on Tuesday evening, Nov.

Man Dies From Strip Club Beating

WCAU-TV - Wed Nov 04

A father of two toddlers died Monday night, succumbing to fatal injuries inflicted by the owner of a Southwest Philly strip club, the cluba TMs manager and a bouncer more than two weeks ago, say police.

Seth Williams wins race for Phila. D.A.

Philly.com - Wed Nov 04

Democrat Seth Williams celebrates his victory with supporters in the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel ballroom.

No talks scheduled in Philly transit strike

UTU News - Wed Nov 04

Things could get more chaotic in Philadelphia as students return to school without public transportation.

SEPTA Workers Strike for Morning Rush Hour

Hispanic Business - Tue Nov 03

SEPTA's largest union went on strike early this morning -- crippling a transit system that averages more than 928,000 trips every weekday in the city.

Colwyn's racist past re-emerges

The Philadelphia Tribune - Tue Nov 03

Charges of racism and voter intimidation hang over Election Day in Colwyn, a Delaware County suburb of Philadelphia, with several candidates for local elected office saying this election season resembles the 1950s more than the 21st century.

Man Dies From Strip Club Beating

NBC Philadelphia - Tue Nov 03

A father of two toddlers died Monday night, succumbing to fatal injuries inflicted by the owner of a Southwest Philly strip club, the club's manager and a bouncer more than two weeks ago, say police.