The Philly Inquirer reports that methadone clinics, facilities that use a strong opioid to treat those addicted to opiates, are generating widespread opposition in NE Philadelphia.
The AFCSME local 2186, Philadelphia’s chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is suing Mayor Michael Nutter over his inclusion of furloughs in the city’s new contract offer, a measure they say is unconstitutional. The Philadelphia Public Record reports.
TechnicallyPhilly reports on a new computer-aided dispatch system that is expected to improve response time for emergency services on the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University.