Transit fares rise as services shrink in SE Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA AP Hayes a 32 year old Philadelphia worker faces longer commutes as SEPTA plans to close a 55 million deficit by cutting a bus line. Nationwide, transit systems raise fares cut service and delay capital projects to cover about 6 billion in deficits. APTA says 90 percent of large agencies have raised fares or are considering it. a third cut service and nearly 20 percent dropped routes.
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Teens charged after large house party thefts in Illinois
More than 50 teens face charges from trespassing to theft and unlawful weapon use after parties at two homes left by traveling families. Jewelry electronics furs and guns valued at about 60 thousand dollars were taken. Victims describe extensive damage including blood mud arrows and holes in walls.
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Man charged in plot to kill mob turncoat Gravano
A Gambino hit man Thomas Carbonaro was indicted for helping hatch a late 1999 murder plot against mob turncoat Sammy Gravano who left witness protection. Carbonaro faces murder conspiracy and firearms charges. Gravano had admitted 19 killings and served time under a plea deal.
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Thomas
Huck” Carbonaro
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York
Annie John Gotti
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