Landlord to face charges over deadly Chester fire
Chester official says landlord Mac Portal will be charged with multiple misdemeanor housing code violations for five Chester properties after a December 5 fire killed eight children. He allegedly lacked occupancy certificates and failed to apply for COs when tenants changed. Possible fines up to 1000 dollars per count and 90 days in jail if defaulted.
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Chester
Charles McLaughlin
Mac Portal
West Goshen Township
Chester County
McLaughlin
Portal
Fifth St
Bethel Road
13Th St
Lehman St
Cos
Fifth Street
Lehman Street
el Road
13Th Street
Amnosty opens for landlords amid deadly Chester fire
Twenty property owners have contacted the Public Safety Department since the fatal Chester blaze seeking CO inspections under a 30 day amnesty. Councilman Charles McLaughlin said several units lack certificates of occupancy and 20 callers may not all be in violation.
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David Breen
Breen
McLaughlin
John Freeman
Freeman
James Clark
Chester
Public Safety Department
Charles McLaughlin
Chester High teachers vote no confidence in district leadership
Chester High School teachers voted 81 to 5 to condemn the district’s leadership and board, saying efforts to restore order and a conducive learning atmosphere have failed. They criticized Superintendent Anthony Iacone Principal Robert Morgan and consultant Lionel er, and cited ongoing violence, weapons incidents, and weak discipline despite metal detectors and added security.
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Chester — Chester High School
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Chester Upland Education Association
Chester High School
Chester Upland School District
Anthony N. Iacone
Robert Morgan
Eden
Lioneler
Ing
Ron Zytkowicz
Lauer
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