Ex-Philly fraud investigator, a sitting councilmember’s grandson, was just indicted for taking bribes
Jeffrey Blackwell was a former employee at the City Controller’s office.
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Convicted ex-sheriff won’t get a pension, saving taxpayers $1.6 million
Admitted felon John Green receives $8,500 a month.
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Local 98 indictment can’t stop Philly City Hall’s love of side hustles
Councilman Bobby Henon isn't the only one with a second job.
What Johnny Doc’s friends have been eating the last few years
The 153-page federal indictment gives us an inside look at the union boss' grocery list.
The ‘soft corruption’ of City Hall’s secret $2 million grant fund
Council's Philadelphia Activities Fund is one of the least-watched pots of money in the city — despite years of abuses.
‘Bonusgate’ aftermath: Why government workers don’t get holiday cash
Most city and state employees could theoretically be awarded end-of-year bonuses — but they're not.
Former Nutter aide faces public corruption charges from the state
Desiree Peterkin Bell was one of the former mayor's closest advisors.