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Craig?R.?McCoy • Philadelphia Magazine

The Wild Financial Scandal That Rocked the Main Line

Joseph LaForte and his associates claim they ran a legitimate lending business. The SEC and the Justice Department say it was a massive grift — and...

02/26/24Read it on Philadelphia Magazine
2d ago
P. Ward • Trib

Gainey-Era Probe Casts Sweeping Net Across PGH City Hall

The criminal charge that underpins the sprawling investigation of alleged bid-rigging under former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey sounds esoteric and...

2d agoRead it on Trib
3d ago
David Charns • NBC10

Women Linked to Philly 'House of Horrors' Describe R.C. Horsch

Two women who posed for Raymond "R.C." Horsch inside a Philadelphia home now linked to at least seven missing women are sharing their experiences.

3d agoRead it on NBC10
4d ago
Inquirer

Johnny Doc Reportedly Switches to GOP After Commutation

Under Trump's commutation order, Dougherty will no longer have to pay $1.6 million in restitution to the union he was convicted of defrauding.

4d agoRead it on Inquirer
1w ago
Kevin Fixler • Morning Call

Family of Kohberger Wants to See Him Earn Murder Trial

The family of Bryan Kohberger, the Monroe County man who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students but now claims he's innocent,...

1w agoRead it on Morning Call
1w ago
CNN

Police Release New Details About Philly 'House of Horrors'

Several missing women have now been linked to an ongoing investigation centered around a home in Philadelphia. Former Senior FBI Profiler Mary...

1w agoRead it on CNN
1w ago
PennLive

How Disgraced Penn State Frats Kept the Drugs Flowing

Brothers pledged and graduated from Penn State's chapter of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, but no matter who came and went, the drugs needed to keep...

1w agoRead it on PennLive
1w ago
Chris Palmer • Inquirer

Philly DA Larry Krasner Faces Legal and Political Uncertainty

The fallout for Krasner is likely just beginning, and the legal and political ramifications could take months to play out.

1w agoRead it on Inquirer
1w ago
Ryan Deto • Axios

Allegheny County Tops PA in Flock Cameras

The cameras — which police say can help find stolen vehicles and wanted individuals — are used by law enforcement, businesses, HOAs and other...

1w agoRead it on Axios
1w ago
Staff • WHYY

Federal Judge Says Philly DA Krasner May Have Broken the Law

The judge says Krasner and one of his top aides may have committed perjury, obstruction of justice and conspiracy.

1w agoRead it on WHYY
1w ago
WTAE

12 Charged After Statewide Drug Trafficking Ring Bust in PA

Officials found nearly 150,000 items in warehouses, including one in Allegheny County.

1w agoRead it on WTAE
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