Philadelphia's Fiscal Watchdog Finds 'Rampant' Mishandling Of Petty Cash
The city controller's annual audit finds Philadelphia city departments need to do a better job of policing petty cash funds and employee vacation, sick leave and overtime.
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The city controller's annual audit finds Philadelphia city departments need to do a better job of policing petty cash funds and employee vacation, sick leave and overtime.
There were vigils across the country Wednesday, including in Philadelphia marking the 4th anniversary of the Sandy Hook mass shooting.
To help Cradles to Crayons' Gear Up for Winter program, Bank of America Philadelphia presented a $20,000 check on Wednesday.
Criminal charges have been filed against an Upland Borough councilman and a Downingtown business owner.
Prosecutors will argue why they should be allowed to present more than a dozen women at trial, who allege Cosby also drugged and assaulted them.
An Open House at Philadelphia's convention center this week will link some 30 non-profits that serve the homeless with residents and commuters who are wondering how best to help.
Your credit card may offer perks that you don't know you have.
A North Philadelphia Boxing gym is the place where some of Philadelphia's best young boxers trained. But one man has been the background of the gym for four decades.
Students took part in a competition Monday where they constructed paper helicopters and dropped them from the balcony of the Rowan Hall atrium to see whose could stay in the air the longest.
A Souderton Area High School teacher from Perkasie, Bucks County is back in New York, co-hosting on Live with Kelly.
The opioid epidemic has been sweeping through the country and the Philadelphia region.
The gift from Australian philanthropists Barry and Joy Lambert comes as the Wolf Administration begins to implement Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
You'll never hear him say 'Yo! Only you can prevent wildfires." But Smokey Bear does have a Philly pedigree.
Business owners in the Garden State are expecting better times in the year to come, according to an annual survey released by their lobbying group in Trenton.
Then there is Office Christmas Party, a holiday comedy that bakes all three genre into the same seasonal fruitcake and comes up wanting.
'Miss Sloane' it's an absorbing, topical drama about the murky world of big-money corporate lobbying and the powerful and influential gun lobby.
The kids at Fox Chase Elementary School don't sound like Lang Lang yet. But they may someday, thanks to a $180,000 grant from the Lang Lang Foundation.
'Man Down' is a scattered psychological military thriller, presumably set in a post-apocalyptic America, that examines the phenomenon of modern-day, combat-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the way we treat our returning military.
No professional athlete ever likes having their effort questioned. Such was the case for several Eagles last Sunday.
The 830,000 square-foot FMC Tower in University City is the new home of a luxury hotel and apartment hybrid.
The Delaware River Port Authority has voted to create a new committee to enforce ethics reforms within the bi-state agency.
There are more than 60 bills on the calendar for final passage. Many may be held; they can still be voted on next year.
More than 40 Philadelphia police officers received special awards for their actions - on and off-duty - at a Commendation Ceremony Wednesday that included honors for valor, bravery and heroism.
The Beatles documentary "Eight Days a Week" has been nominated for a Grammy award for Best Music film.
Some interior design students at Moore College of Art & Design broke up into three groups in a gingerbread-style competition.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Thousands of cyclists departed Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Sunday morning for the annual The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour. The event raises money for first responders and their families.
PSPCA advocate Carol Erickson explains how to tell whether your dog has a preferred paw, and which one it is.
The life of Kada Scott, the Philadelphia woman who was abducted and murdered in October, was remembered at a special event in Center City this weekend. Her sister, Kinsey Scott, received a scholarship from the organization She is U.
Sunday is a beautiful summer day in the Philadelphia area, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
With a light east wind, the shore points this weekend may be the place to be! Andrew Kozak has the forecast.