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SET PICK UP: Uber is rolling out a new car leasing program for their drivers, while trying to stay ahead of government regulations.

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Uber recently rolled out a company-owned car-leasing program, Xchange Leasing, in select markets. This action, along with pending lawsuits against Uber, show that as the innovative transportation network company’s (TNC) business model continues to evolve, government remains a major player in how things will shake out.

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Service Dog Dials 911; Saves Blind Owner from Philadelphia Caught in House Fire

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The dog alerted authorities to a house fire in Philadelphia. Fire officials say the homeowner, a woman in her 60\’s who is blind, was inside at the time. The woman\’s service dog Yolanda immediately dialed 911 on a specialized phone. Firefighters responded to the scene and controlled the blaze. The woman was taken to Nazareth Hospital…

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Republicans Race Out of the Gate at Main Debate, Trump at the Center

>CLEVELAND — The leading Republican presidential candidates used their first face-to-face encounter Thursday night to accuse Donald Trump — and one another — of diverging from conservative principles as they tried to reverse the surprising dominance of the billionaire celebrity and gain a foothold in the crowded race. Trump made news at the first party-sanctioned debate…

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Kiddie Academy of Runnemede offers tips for parents on school readiness

Plan Now for a Smooth Transition from Summer to School

Runnemede, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) August 5, 2015 – As back-to-school
time approaches, Tony Serrano, Franchise Owner of Kiddie Academy of
Runnemede, an educationally focused child care provider in Runnemede,
offers parents some advice to help get the new school year off to a strong
start. The key, according to Serrano, is to make certain that your child
knows what to expect, feels familiar with his school environment, and is
already on a sleep and meal schedule that revolves around school
routines – before the school year begins.

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Reading City Council President Admits Taking Bribe To Repeal Ethics Law

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PHILADELPHIA – Francisco Acosta, 39, of Reading, PA, pleaded guilty today to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit bribery offenses, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. At the time of the offense and until this morning, Acosta was the President of Reading City Council.

Certain anti-corruption statutes were enacted in Reading, PA, to limit the influence of money on political candidates and public officials. Section 1012 of Reading’s Code of Ethics establishes limits on campaign contributions to candidates seeking public office in Reading and Section 1006(H) of the Code prohibits the awarding of \”no-bid contracts\” to donors who have given campaign contributions in excess of those limits. During the guilty plea hearing, Acosta admitted the following:

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Famous Philly bakery moving to Bellmawr N.J., laying off 200 employees

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PHILADELPHIA — The famous Philadelphia Amoroso\’s bakery will be moving to South Jersey, but their employees will not be coming with them, according to a report by 6 ABC. Following a merger with a bakery in South Jersey, the well-known brand will leave its South Philadelphia facility for a newer one in Bellmawr. ALSO: Famous NY…

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From One Vanity Candidate To Another

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Fiorina Puts The Petal To The Mettle Trump Will Ride Out Into The Sunset The View From The U.S. Virgin Islands By JOHN McCARTHY TMV Columnist The word going into the debate was: How is Donald Trump going to do? And nobody said it better than John Weaver: \”Imagine a NASCAR driver preparing for a race…

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Consumer Affairs Cites 89 Home Improvement Contractors for $631,000 in Consumer Restitution

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NEWARK – The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that, during the second quarter of 2015, it has issued Notices of Violation to 89 contractors, seeking $630,556.42 in consumer restitution and civil penalties.

\”With New Jersey well into peak home improvement season, we are actively protecting consumers by responding to complaints and identifying contractors who violate our registration and advertising laws,\” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. \”For their part, consumers can protect themselves by learning as much as possible about any contractor – including whether the business is registered to conduct home improvement work in New Jersey – before signing a contract.\”

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Joseph Saxon, of Brigantine Sentenced to Prison For Conspiring To Defraud Timeshare Owners

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CAMDEN, N.J. – A former employee of The Vacation Ownership Group LLC of Pleasantville, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for conspiring to defraud owners of timeshare properties by offering phony consulting services, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Joseph Saxon, 42, of Brigantine, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Noel L. Hillman to a superseding information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Judge Hillman imposed the sentence today in Camden federal court.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

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10 PEOPLE HAVE DIED, 100\’s Are Ill:Testing Ordered For New York City Cooling Towers

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All city buildings with cooling towers must inspect and disinfect them within 14 days, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered Thursday. The state would provide these testing services free of charge to eligible buildings not just in New York City but throughout the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo\’s office said. The city is grappling with…

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