DAILY GRINDER: Black Madam Charged
The so-called Black Madam, Padge Windslow, has been charged with third-degree murder, conspiracy, reckless endangerment and other violations. Padge got into trouble when her butt injection serum (meant to make for a bigger butt) allegedly killed an aspiring British dancer. She faces up to 88 years in prison. “Padge Windslowe’s arrogance and blatant...
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DAILY GRINDER: Nutter Says Homeless Food Ban Part of Broader Strategy
Mayor Nutter took the stand yesterday for a reported 90 minutes in the homeless feeding ban hearings, defending the city’s stance to deny feedings except in some areas of the city, and with a permit. During that time, he defended not just the ban’s prior purpose (fighting potentially tainted food) but said it’s part of a broader strategy to end homelessness...
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DAILY GRINDER: Mayor Nutter Becomes President on Saturday
'Finally, some respect 'round these parts.' Mayor Michael Nutter will become the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Saturday at the group’s annual meeting in Orlando. Executive director of the conference Thomas Cochran noted of Nutter: “He has moved up rapidly because of the respect he has from his peers.” And if you can believe...
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DAILY GRINDER: Bill Would Allow Online Voter Registration
I'm registering to vote...and tumblring. Senator Lloyd Smucker of Lancaster County, who, with a name like that, has to be good, has introduced a bill that’d allow state residents to register to vote online—and, if you can believe it, Smucker’s fellow Republicans seem to be on board. “Based on the experience in other states, online voter registration...
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City’s Largest Union Endorses Mayor Nutter
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (above) today received the Philadelphia Federation of Teacher’s endorsement (photo: Matt Petrillo). Mayor Michael Nutter today said public safety and education are his two biggest priorities in making a productive city, and Philly’s largest union, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, supported his claim...
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