Parents of illegally enrolled students ordered to hand over nearly $60,000 The Daily Times
UPPER DARBY -- The Upper Darby School District has remained firm in its decision to knuckle down on parents illegally registering students, announcing it will collect $59,570 in restitution from such families. School Board Solicitor Francis Catania said nine violators were named in the judgment.
Drug conspiracy suspect 'received' calls from prison Times of Malta
A senior police officer said in court yesterday telephone calls were made from prison to a man being charged with conspiring to deal in drugs over the course of seven years.
Activists looking for open space protection Today's Sunbeam
TRENTON With the state fund for preserving open space and combating sprawl set to run dry in months, environmental groups called on Gov. Jon Corzine and the Legislature to put a measure before voters in 2007 that would dedicate at least $3.2 billion over the next decade for preservation.
Fenty Scores Early Legislative Victory As Stadium Parking Plan Is Approved Washington Post
The D.C. Council approved a plan yesterday to build parking garages next to the new baseball stadium in Southeast, resolving a months-long deadlock with the Washington Nationals and putting the ballpark on track to open in 2008.
Three Newcomers to Join Board; More Changes Ahead Washington Post
Democratic candidates won six D.C. Council races yesterday, and independent David A. Catania, a popular incumbent, retained an at-large council seat.
Land preservation funding running out Asbury Park Press
The state fund used to help keep open spaces from disappearing across New Jersey is in need of a replenishment of its own.
Council allows parking garages Tim Lemke / THE WASHINGTON TIMES The Washington Times
The D.C. Council voted yesterday to allow the construction of three parking garages at the Washington Nationals' new ballpark site, greatly lowering the chances the city could be sued for failing to complete the project on time.
Groups press for land funds Gloucester County Times
TRENTON With the state fund for preserving open space and combating sprawl set to run dry in months, environmental groups called on Gov. Jon Corzine and the Legislature Tuesday to put a measure before voters in 2007 that would dedicate at least $3.2 billion over the next decade for preservation.
GOP Feeling Good About District Slate Washington Post
The D.C. Republican Committee is calling this year's slate of candidates for the District general election the strongest ever.
Positive Reception For Mayor's Health Plan Washington Post
Mayor Anthony A. Williams's plan to spend a record $245 million on health prevention and primary and urgent care, mostly in eastern neighborhoods, got a largely supportive reception yesterday before the D.C. Council health committee.