Pennsylvania Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Payday Loan Scheme

11/17/2014

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HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Texas-based company for allegedly engineering an illegal payday loan scheme over the Internet. According to the lawsuit, the defendants allegedly targeted Pennsylvania consumers in violation of state law.

The civil lawsuit was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County against Think Finance Inc. (formerly ThinkCash), TC Loan Services LLC, Elevate Credit Inc., Financial U LLC and former Chief Executive Officer Kenneth E. Rees. Rees and the companies use an address of 4150 International Plaza, Suite 400, Fort Worth, Texas.

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MEDICAL DAILY: 7 Common Misconceptions About Pregnancy /WATCH

November 18, 2014

Between listening to baby books, mothers and mother-in-laws, doctors, and old wives\’ tales, it’s hard to filter the truth from the misconceptions surrounding pregnancy. Being told what you can and can’t eat or drink is one of the biggest gray areas, especially when new research is released every year revealing more advice or forewarning. Hopefully these…

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Obituary: Alice Joiner age 81, of Haddon Hts.

Gardner Funeral Home

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(November 21, 1932 – November 16, 2014)

Alice Joiner (nee D’Arcy), passed peacefully at home with her family on November 16, 2014, of Haddon Hts., formerly of Villas of Cape May and Magnolia. Age 81.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Thomas, III (Ginger), Dennis (JoAnn), Leslie Laganella (Joe) and Laurie McHutchison (Bill). Loving grandmother of Gabrielle, Christopher, Kyle, Aimee, Matthew, Jackie, Jennie, Jeannie and Jamie. Sister of Jeanne McGinley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Thursday eve and 10 to 11am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Service 11am Friday at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mrs. Joiner’s memory to the American Lung Assoc., 1031 Rt. 22 West, Suite 203, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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World War II Veteran Dies Waiting for Benefits

November 17, 2014

When World War II veteran Norman Carty died last December in an assisted living home in Bethlehem, the government profited.. It didn\’t have to pay $8,660 the Department of Veterans Affairs owed him. He had been waiting for the money for six months, and the VA wouldn\’t release it to his estate. \”Why do we lose…

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Mixed Martial Arts: The New Fight Club

One by one they give in. At first the women look almost bored, but then they too become animated and are drawn into the violence. It is the second fight of the night and Andy from Newcastle is the object of their attention. \”Come on, Andy!\” they call to the modestly-sized man with the sculpted figure,…

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Gloucester City High School Soccer Alumni Game

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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (November 15, 2014)–The Gloucester City High School Soccer Alumni game was held on November 15 at the Cold Springs Elementary School soccer field, Market Street and Cold Springs Drive. This is the second year for the event which was the brainchild of Joe Meehan. Joe, who is the Gloucester City High School Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, graduated from GHS in 1999.

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Pennsylvania Gaming Board Awards License to Stadium Casino 900 Packer Avenue

November 18, 2014 press release

Gaming Control Board Awards License To Stadium Casino LLP Project In South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA:The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today awarded a Category 2 license to Stadium Casino, LLP which will permit the operation of a casino at 900 Packer Avenue in Philadelphia. Stadium Casino, LLP is a joint venture between Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, LP which currently operates the Parx Casino in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and the Cordish Companies which operates both the Maryland LIVE Casino near Annapolis, Maryland and the Xfinity LIVE entertainment complex in Philadelphia.

The award, made unanimously by the seven-member Board at a public meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, is the fifth and last award of a Category 2 stand-alone casino license permitted under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which further stipulated that this facility must be located in Philadelphia.

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Obituary: Charles B. McAnally, age 50 of Runnemede

Charles B. McAnally, on November 15, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 50.

Loving son of Margaret and the late Joseph P. Beloved brother of Joseph P. (Nausika), Donna Lepera (John), Dorothy McAnally, and Ann Fulton (Greg). Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews, and his loyal companion \”Maximus.\”

Charles was an avid hockey fan and enjoyed fishing.

There will be a viewing Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, followed by a funeral service at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Charles’ memory to the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, 3601 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 or at www.SniderHockey.com.

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New DNREC Emergency Response Team video details work of department’s first responders

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DOVER (Nov. 17, 2014) – A new video on DNREC’s YouTube Channel features the department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), DNREC’s first responders for releases of hazardous materials and for environmental emergencies. The video can be found on the DNREC YouTube channel and provides an overview of the team and a look into their demanding line of work at a moment’s notice.

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Pa. State Police Graduates 91 New Cadets

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Commissioner Frank Noonan announced that 91 men and women have joined the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation Nov. 14, 2014 today from the State Police Academy in Hershey.

The ceremony was held at Founder\’s Hall at Milton Hershey School. State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan and Lehigh CountyDistrict Attorney James Martin spoke at the ceremony. Cadet Joseph A. Traino, Jr., of Dalton, Lackawanna County, spoke on behalf of the cadet class. Cadet Traino was also named the outstanding cadet by his classmates and instructors, receiving the American Legion Award.

Also receiving awards were:

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