Shame Game in PA

If you lived in Reading, PA and owned property that you didn't take care of or were an absentee slum-lord, then you might just be on Mayor Tom McMahon's "Wall of Shame"-- blighted properties that he said would be torn down unless owners fix them up. The property owners' names are posted along with pictures and addresses.

The full map and list of addresses are online here.

Philly: The Officer & The Hairdo

The story about a white police officer in Philadelphia, PA is very perplexing, especially in light of having seen a number of Philly's Finest wearing cornrows.

I wonder if there's a strict hair and "professional appearance" policy for the Worcester Police Department?

May I swim here? NO, because you're.......

The weather has made it difficult for some of Worcester's youth to swim, and the lack of open pools also pose an issue as well, but at least we don't have blatant discrimination situations such as that which took place in Philadelphia, PA taking place in Worcester.

Sixty (60) Black camp goers from The Creative Steps Camp of North Philly were turned away by John Duesler, President of The Valley Swim Club because "there was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion ... and the atmosphere of the club."

What?!


Read the full story here.