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UPenn Program Among Nation's Best In New Grad School Rankings
Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing.
The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes.
"We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…
Trump Names Ex-sec Chief, PA Native To Replace Damian Williams As Sdny's Top Prosecutor
President-elect Donald Trump is looking to replace Damian Williams, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with a familiar face from his previous administration who hails from Pennsylvania.
Trump announced on Thursday, Nov. 14 that he would nominate Jay Clayton, who has no experience as a criminal prosecutor, to be the next US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Clayton, age 58, previously served as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission from May 2017 to December 2020, a role in which Trump wrote he "did an incredible job."
Before that, he…
Former Chester County Judge Pleads Guilty To Theft
A former Chester County judge previously charged with using campaign contributions to gamble pleaded guilty to charges of theft, authorities announced.
Michael Cabry III, 59, was charged in October 2020 with repeatedly withdrawing funds donated to his reelection Political Action Committee (PAC) and using the funds to gamble at casinos in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said.
He also used the funds to pay for personal expenses, including laundry services, groceries, and hotel stays.
In addition, he failed to file his campaign finance reports f…
DA: Attorney Convicted Of Federal Bank Fraud, Accomplice Steal $10K From PA Business
A Pennsylvania attorney and his accomplice were arrested for defrauding an area business out of nearly $10,000, authorities announced Friday.
Dory Sater, 45, of Drexel Hill, and Eric Stankiewicz, 35, of Secane, were charged with multiple counts of felony theft and related charges for their respective roles in a large-scale fraud, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
Sater, an attorney, was previously convicted in November 2020 following a jury trial of federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft offenses. His license to practice law was suspended in October 2018.
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