Lawsuit seeks end to gerrymandering in Pennsylvania districts
The Public Interest Law Center and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer filed a landmark case on behalf of the League of Women Voters and 18 voters alleging Pennsylvania’s 2011 congressional map illegal. They argue data driven gerrymandering created a lopsided GOP majority, with Democrats winning 51 percent of votes in 2012 but only 5 of 18 seats.
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Retired K-9 officer dies and narcotics seizure details
Retired K-9 officer Jozek died as searches led to the seizure of illegal narcotics. Police recovered 29,785 in cash five vehicles and 14 illegal guns. Jozek was succeeded on the force by his son Ranger. Kingston thanked the public for sympathy and kindness in a news release.
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Community backs Bolinger Playground renovation and park upgrades
The city continues the Bolinger Playground renovation with two picnic tables returned from winter storage. The project began last fall with community help to restore Bolinger basketball court, which remains in good condition. St Paul Baptist Church now uses another court. NAACP leaders credit local donors and volunteers for funding and support totaling about $7,500, with officials praising communal effort and urging more neighborhood involvement.
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