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- As we mentioned last night, Jim Johnson, former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator and NFL coaching legend, died yesterday. Johnson, 68, was battling melanoma.
- Employees of the city's Northwest Transfer Station, which compacts trash to be shipped to landfills, have alleged that they were discriminated against based upon their race. Lawrence "Lonnie" Powell explains that he had to ask permission to go to the bathroom and was not permitted to use a bathroom just feet away that white employees were able to use without permission.
- A city audit of the Philadelphia Parking Authority is going to show that the agency is top-heavy with managers, spends its money in an unorganized way, and is not cooperating with the city regarding an explanantion as to who receives free parking passes to park at the airport. PPA spokeswoman Linda Miller said that there is a lot in the audit that the agency "adamantly disagrees" with.
- City employees who owe the city back taxes will have their wages withheld according to a plan agreed upon in principle between Mayor Nutter and City Controller Alan Butkovitz. The plan is set to be in place by August 10th when those who owe will either have to pay in full, enter into a long-term payment plan, or see up to 20 percent of their salaries docked.
- Cole Hamels tossed eight solid innings and Shane Victorino added a homerun as the Phillies held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3. Brad Lidge notched the save.
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