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New Sentencing Dates Set for 5 Former Memphis, Tennessee, Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

56% Center coverage: 44 sources

A judge on Thursday scheduled sentencings in December for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, after the sentencings were delayed when the previous judge in the case surprisingly recused himself. See the Story

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‘Good Trouble’ Protests Bring 1,200 People Out Across Montgomery County

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‘Good Trouble’ Protests Bring 1,200 People Out Across Montgomery County

Minnesota man sentenced to 59 years for crash that killed 5 young women

64% Center coverage: 42 sources

A Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 59 years Thursday for causing a crash that killed five young women who were out making preparations for a friend’s wedding.US Crime · Minnesota See the Story

Supreme Court halts ruling that limits Voting Rights Act enforcement

57% Center coverage: 40 sources

The Supreme Court on Thursday halted an appeals ruling that prevents private groups from challenging election maps under the Voting Rights Act in seven states. US Supreme Court · United States See the Story

Jay Sidhu to retire as Customers Bancorp chairman and CEO

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

WEST READING — Customers Bancorp on Friday announced a transition of its executive leadership. Jay Sidhu will be retiring from his role as chairman and CEO of the company he founded, effective Jan. 1. He will then transition into the role of executive chairman for Customers Bancorp and Customers Bank, and will remain on the board of directors. Succeeding Sidhu will be his son, Sam Sidhu, who currently serves as president of Customers Bancorp and…West Reading · West Reading See the Story

Chester County hires new ‘experience’ officer

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials have filled a new position at the top of the government ladder whose job it will be to coordinate efforts to connect with the county’s residents and business owners. Megan Moser, whose experience includes work with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), has been named as the new chief experience officer following ratification at the latest Commissioners’ public meeting. The position had been creat…West Chester · West Chester See the Story

Montgomery County residents continue pushing immigration advocacy

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

NORRISTOWN — Escalating federal enforcement actions continue to have immigrant communities on edge and tensions rise in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Commissioners meetings demonstrate a microcosm of immigration-related enforcement efforts taking place across the nation as part of directives issued by President Donald Trump. “What happens when fear spills out from our immigrant communities into every community, when constitutional rights …Lansdale · Lansdale See the Story

Alvernia University receives a pair of national honors

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

Alvernia University has recently received a pair of national honors. The university has been named a College of Distinction for the sixth consecutive year, and named to Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Colleges in America list for the third consecutive year. “These national honors reflect the dedication of our faculty and staff, our innovative spirit and our Franciscan mission to meet students where they are and support them every step of the way,” Dr…Lansdale · Lansdale See the Story

Man, 70, convicted of molesting daughter more than 20 years ago

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

His daughter, now 30, moved out when she was 21 and testified about having issues in her relationships.Asia · Singapore See the Story

Chuck Mangione, Grammy-Winning Jazz Musician, Dead at 84

64% Center coverage: 217 sources

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