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Lawsuits allege government union officers engaged in dubious financial schemes

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024
Kevin Mooney

Firefighters and corrections officers file separate lawsuits against their union leadership in state court.
By Kevin Mooney

Government

Pennsylvania takes steps to ease volunteer firefighter crisis

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023
Lauren Jessop

Pennsylvania has a higher percentage of volunteer firefighters than nearly any other state. Switching to full-time professionals is not feasible in most places.
By Lauren Jessop

Crime

Ben Mannes: Fire Commissioner shifts accountability for deadly Fairmount blaze

February 1, 2022February 9, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel blames a lack of affordable housing for a fire that killed twelve. Further investigation shows that policy failures and PHA shortcomings contributed.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

News

Skyrocketing expenses for Hero Thrill Show questioned by some first responders

December 14, 2021June 28, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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As attendance has slumped for the charity show that funds scholarships for the children of deceased first responders, the nonprofit pays hundreds of thousands in unexplained legal fees and rent.
By Todd Shepherd

Op-Ed

Guy Ciarrocchi: Bribing poor families to stay in schools that don’t work!

Guy Ciarrocchi: Bribing poor families to stay in schools that don’t work!

schedule July 07 2025
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

Yes, the headline is correct. Another public school district is bribing poor families to transfer back to the very schools […]

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