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Four people charged with stealing over a dozen houses

January 14, 2013

DA Seth Williams has charged four people for the fraudulent conveyance of over 20 properties in the City and County of Philadelphia. 55-year-old Zachary Stokes, 42-year-old Oscar Ketter, 48-year-old Elhadi Ibrahim, 49-year-old Steven Johnson were all arrested today after a three year investigation…

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Obituary: Sondra D. “Skye” Johnson, professional model

December 29, 2012

Funeral services for Sondra DeJuana Johnson, whose professional modeling career under the name “Skye” endeared her to local fashionistas for decades, were held Dec. 22, 2012 at New Hope Temple Baptist Church in South Philadelphia. Mrs. Johnson, died Dec. 17, 2012.

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Picking the next governor

December 29, 2012

Although most are writing her off, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz would most likely be one of the strongest candidates to challenge current Gov. Tom Corbett. Maybe pundits look at her as a liberal Jewish woman and see those attributes as a hindrance.

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