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Givebacks by school district unions? Not so fast . . . | Philadelphia Daily ... - Philadelphia Daily News
"It made a lot of people angry," said a union official who has asked not to be identified. "We're in the middle of a crisis and you're taking out of people's pockets, but giving bonuses." Robert McGrogan, president of the Commonwealth Association of ...
Fire-response times are up, but city says brownouts aren't to blame ... - Philadelphia Daily News
"Fortunately for citizens, there hasn't been a tragic incident that was brownout-related," said a fire officer who declined to give his name because of fear of reprisal. "Certainly there could have been better response times. ...
Police concealed cop's gun crime, sources say | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011 ... - Philadelphia Daily News
It was August 2009, police sources said, and the young cop with high-ranking relatives in the Police Department had just tearfully confessed to stealing parts from two automatic weapons from the department's Firearms Identification Unit. ...
Jury convicts man who killed ex-girlfriend of third-degree murder ... - Philadelphia Daily News
One juror, a 60-year-old woman from West Philadelphia, said she did not believe Wilson deserved life in prison. "He shot his face off. It was a hard case. It was a sad, hard case for both families," said the juror, who declined to give her name.
Eagles Notebook: Source: Akers signs with 49ers | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
It seemed even stranger hours later, when a source close to the situation confirmed that Akers had signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Akers, 36, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, played in more Eagles games than anyone else in franchise history (189, ...
DRAMAS AWAIT | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-07-28 - Philadelphia Daily News
(The Eagles, in fact, are not asking Kolb to do that, a source close to the situation said. He is likely to be traded to the Cardinals today or tomorrow.) Andy didn't want to talk about free agents the Eagles might sign, which wasn't a surprise because ...
Enemies Next Door: In Roxborough, it's a feud that seems to have no goodend ... - Philadelphia Daily News
"It's absolutely ridiculous," said a neighbor who asked not to be identified. "It escalated out of something and just goes on and on and on." As a veteran Philadelphia firefighter, John Clark, 45, could be that great neighbor who reminds you about ...
Tattle: Roasting Sheen: Here's a gun, there's the barrel | Philadelphia Daily ... - Philadelphia Daily News
But a source close to the facts told Radar Online that Arnahld is preparing to shell out a "very generous divorce settlement," more than is a required by California law. Add the divorce settlement to the more than $15 million Shriver was reportedly ...
Tattle: Bachelorette Ashley Hebert being shorted? | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
According to Us Weekly, a source close to the show says that Hebert, a Penn dental student, will only bank $30000 for the two-month TV shoot. If you think $30000 is an obscene amount of money to have megalomaniacal men throw themselves at Hebert's ...
Negotiations are expected to resume next week | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011 ... - Philadelphia Daily News
The two people declined to be identified because the meetings were confidential. The sides completed 2 days of talks at a beachfront resort in Hull, Mass., on Thursday. "Someone asked me whether I was optimistic," NFLPA executive director DeMaurice ...
Dunn deal: Death of a risk-taker | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-06-21 - Philadelphia Daily News
A friend who asked not to be identified said that Dunn's passenger was Zachary Hartwell, 31, of West Chester. Police said that speed may have been a contributing factor to the accident. A tire skid mark stretching about 100 feet showed where the car ...
Ackerman takes on a union-busting role | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-06-13 - Philadelphia Daily News
"Her decisions have done nothing more than minimize the PFT's reach by decreasing membership," said a district employee and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers member who spoke on condition of anonymity. Jerry Jordan, head of the PFT, the district's ...
Split at the top in D.A. office? | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-06-02 - Philadelphia Daily News
The simmering tension came to a boil Friday when Williams, 44, and McGettigan, 62, argued on the 18th floor of the DA's Center City headquarters, where the executive suites are, the sources said. McGettigan, a respected former federal and state ...
Carter finds out brain cancer is inoperable | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-06-01 - Philadelphia Daily News
A person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly told the Associated Press that McCourt was able to make payroll. If McCourt couldn't make payroll, Major League Baseball would have taken ...
Man stabbed on Broad Street Line; suspect held | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
A fare collector who was working when the train pulled in, but declined to give his name, said he "heard a lot of hollering and cursing" from passengers when the train doors opened. He said the first city cop to arrive apprehended the suspect, ...
Man stabbed on Broad Street Line; suspect held | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
A fare collector who was working when the train pulled in, but declined to give his name, said he "heard a lot of hollering and cursing" from passengers when the train doors opened. He said the first city police officer on scene was able to apprehend ...
Some players who could make a difference for Sixers | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
Unless there is a move before the draft, such as Andre Iguodala being dealt and a good big man being acquired in exchange, a source close to the team said they will not be looking at anyone "under 6-8. We need a big." Associated Press Only 6-7, ...
Anchor has dropped on Philly's TV news 'celebrities' | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
... though, who believe Philadelphia is still fascinated with the on-air talent. Of course, those people work in TV news. "There's still an interest in personalities who present the news," said a local news director, speaking on condition of anonymity. ...
Cop's wife shoots, misses ... and hubby takes a walk | Philadelphia Daily News ... - Philadelphia Daily News
She blew a hole through his uniform pants, a source said, but didn't even graze him. The 40-year-old Turnersville resident pleaded guilty Wednesday to making a fake police communication about the incident that could have been so much worse. ...
In the twin shadows of his crime, Osama is recalled, reviled | Philadelphia ... - Philadelphia Daily News
One police officer who declined to give his name said that he couldn't really tell if the streets and sidewalks were more crowded than usual, but he did observe a difference. "Everyone is stopping to look," said the 28-year-old officer, ...
Thousands mark the news at Ground Zero | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-05-02 - Philadelphia Daily News
One police officer who declined to give his name said he couldn't really tell if the streets and sidewalks were more crowded than usual, but he did observe a difference. "Everyone is stopping to look," said the 28-year-old officer, "even New Yorkers ...
Illegal briefs from the casinos | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-05-02 - Philadelphia Daily News
A 47-year-old King of Prussia man, who spoke with the Daily News on the condition of anonymity, was charged with pinching $125 off a bet at Parx last month. He denied the charges. "I didn't have any reason to take chips off," he said. ...
Sources: Iguodala a no-show for Sixers' exit interview | Philadelphia Daily ... - Philadelphia Daily News
The absence was not excused, a source said. After arriving from Miami around 2 am yesterday, the entire team gathered at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and met as a group with Collins around noon. Shortly after, Collins and the players ...
Few expect quick response after judge sides with players | Philadelphia Daily ... - Philadelphia Daily News
One agent contacted by the Daily News, who asked not to be named, said that as far as he is concerned, his clients are "free to go to work, get treatment, talk with coaches and work out at the facilities." Neither Eagles president Joe Banner nor ...
Broad Street Bully: Fly-hard fans can appreciate South Philly Tony's fib ... - Philadelphia Daily News
S. PHILLY TONY IN TEXAS: South Philly Tony, a lifelong Flyers fan living in Houston, requested anonymity due to something complicated involving his obsession with women who look like Marisa Tomei, ...