September 10, 2024
by Alex Lloyd Gross Aug. 8, 2023 Vice President Kamala Harris came to the Somerton section of Philadelphia. She was there to tell workers at the Finishing Trades Institute that they might be getting a raise. The union training facility, locating on Hornig Road was the site of where President Joe Biden made his remarks…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Aug 2,2023 Many times a politician will look at jobs that pay $8.00/hr and say it’s a good thing for the economy. Governor Josh Shapiro knows better. He paid a visit to the Steamfitters Local 420 on Townsend Road earlier today. He was there to announce the creation of 10,000 good…
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ALEX LLOYD GROSS FILE PHOTO- of Austin Davis, now PA’s Lt. Governor when he was on the campaign trail in November 2022. by Alex Lloyd Gross July 26, 2023 Persons who were arrested for serious felonies recently, should not waste their time reading any further. For those that might have a conviction for…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross July 20,2023 President Joe Biden paid a quick visit to South Philadelphia at the shipyard .He was there to talk up his economic plan and sought a heavy industry setting to do it. It was just after 1:00 PM when Biden took the podium. “And here’s what it looks like. Over…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross July 12, 2023 A medical assistant is dealing with people when they are vulnerable. People trust the confidentiality of their information will remain secure. When someone breaks that confidence, they go to jail. As is the case with Ashley Latimer, 35, She worked at Axia Women’s Health facilities when she got…
Read More about Medical Assistant Gets Prison For Stealing Patient IdentitySamuel O’Neal for Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvanians stock up on Fourth of July fireworks, the state lawmakers who have sought to restrict…
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ALEX LLOYD GROSS/FILE PHOTO IN a February 2019 rally State Senator Vince Hughes speaks in favor of raising the minimum wage. by Alex Lloyd Gross June 23, 2023 The state minimum wage is the same as the federal minimum wage.$7.25/hr . It has not gone up in almost 15 years. In the meantime,…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross June 23, 2023 Governor Josh Shapiro held another press conference today. This time it was on Interstate 95just inches away from the brand new temporary bridge. The reason he was there was to announce that the road was now open. The temporary solution was done in 12 days, due to construction…
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ALEX LLOYD GROSS Governor Josh Shapiro could not give a definitive answer as to when Cottman Avenue exit ramp will be done. by Alex Lloyd Gross June 20,2023 When Governor Josh Shapiro paid a visit to Cottman Avenue and State Road to review the construction, he predicted with confidence that the temporary solution…
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by Stephen Caruso Spotlight Pa. This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — After years of arguments and a near-deal in 2019, Democrats in the Pennsylvania legislature say it’s now just a…
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