http://www.myfoxphilly.com/category/235656/investigative See the latest reports from our investigative team and send them tips. en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WTXF News 15 investigative http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22243087/fox-29-investigates-license-plate-scanners-privacy http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22243087/fox-29-investigates-license-plate-scanners-privacy?t=2013-05-14T06:43:35Z WTXF Tue, 14 May 2013 06:43:00 EDT Is this little device a ground-breaking tool to fight crime, or is it an over-the-top intrusion of your privacy? license plate scanners privacy ACLU crime-fighting tool plate scanner Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22197347/da-promises-probe-into-no-show-state-worker-report http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22197347/da-promises-probe-into-no-show-state-worker-report?t=2013-05-08T16:26:47Z WTXF Wed, 8 May 2013 16:26:00 EDT You saw it only on FOX, a state representative so desperate to get away from investigative reporter Jeff Cole that he drove into traffic. Now, see what happened after our story aired. State Rep. J.P. Miranda Timothy Duckett Jr. no-show worker FOX 29 Investigates Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22181839/fox-29-investigates-no-show-state-worker http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22181839/fox-29-investigates-no-show-state-worker?t=2013-05-08T15:32:48Z WTXF Tue, 7 May 2013 10:21:00 EDT The man behind the wheel of that car is a state representative. So, why is he darting into traffic, ducking our questions? Watch this exclusive report by FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole. State Rep. J.P. Miranda Timothy Duckett no-show worker Pennsylvania State House of Representatives FOX 29 Investigates Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21985721/fox-29-investigates-dead-beat-doctors http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21985721/fox-29-investigates-dead-beat-doctors?t=2013-04-16T14:29:43Z WTXF Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:41:00 EDT They go to school for years, with taxpayers helping to foot-the-bill, to become doctors, dentists and chiropractors. But years later, why do they owe Uncle Sam millions of dollars in school loans? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21916794/fox-29-investigates-pharmacy-thefts http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21916794/fox-29-investigates-pharmacy-thefts?t=2013-04-09T07:39:29Z WTXF Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:39:00 EDT There's growing concern about a dangerous trend for thieves. pharmacy thefts crime trend Drugs Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21874948/dangeroud-addictive-drug-gets-attention-from-city-health-officials http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21874948/dangeroud-addictive-drug-gets-attention-from-city-health-officials?t=2013-04-04T11:59:14Z WTXF Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:59:00 EDT A drug used for centuries in southeast Asia is now in the United States and its growing popularity is getting the attention of health officials. Kratom Thang Biak Ketum Kratom capsules Kratom powder Kratom liquid southeast Asia Kratom trees United States drug policy DEA regulation Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21790331/crossing-guard-says-more-needs-to-be-done-to-keep-kids-safe http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21790331/crossing-guard-says-more-needs-to-be-done-to-keep-kids-safe?t=2013-03-26T12:04:47Z WTXF Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:04:00 EDT There are thousands of intersections in Philadelphia, many with school crosswalks. But one in particular caught FOX 29 Investigates' attention. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21578473/fox-29-investigates-the-season-for-tax-scams http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21578473/fox-29-investigates-the-season-for-tax-scams?t=2013-03-13T11:04:10Z WTXF Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:04:00 EDT Every year, thousands of consumers fall prey to income tax scammers. News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21418907/fox-29-investigates-day-care-death http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/21418907/fox-29-investigates-day-care-death?t=2013-03-04T12:48:53Z WTXF Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:48:00 EST It's every parent's worst nightmare. You send your child to day care but he never returns. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20756712/toll-bridge-may-get-repairs-after-fox-29-investigates-presses-for-answers http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20756712/toll-bridge-may-get-repairs-after-fox-29-investigates-presses-for-answers?t=2013-02-19T07:30:36Z WTXF Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:28:00 EST A South Jersey rail bridge may be getting repairs after FOX 29 investigates presses for answers about its safety. Conrail Logan Township Oldmans Township Paulsboro state Senate President Steve Sweeney Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20962577/fox-29-investigates-fast-growing-internet-con http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20962577/fox-29-investigates-fast-growing-internet-con?t=2013-02-05T12:45:30Z WTXF Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:45:00 EST Watch out, there's a new group of scammers out there just dying to take your money. Jeff Cole News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20642962/fox-29-investigates-a-tire-yard-you-have-to-see-to-believe http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20642962/fox-29-investigates-a-tire-yard-you-have-to-see-to-believe?t=2013-01-22T14:28:27Z WTXF Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:28:00 EST Old tires, carelessly tossed in lots in landfills, can lead to nasty fires. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20101303/fox-29-investigates-outdated-and-expired-food-found http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20101303/fox-29-investigates-outdated-and-expired-food-found?t=2012-11-14T23:04:25Z WTXF Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST It's no secret, fresh food, including meats and produce, are the keys to healthy living, especially in cities where both can be in short supply. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19634294/whats-wrong-with-the-va-benefit-system http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19634294/whats-wrong-with-the-va-benefit-system?t=2012-10-17T12:22:09Z WTXF Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:22:00 EDT Rep. Chaka Fattah of Philadelphia tells FOX 29 there are 875,000 veterans who have waited more than four months to get the benefits they deserve from Veteran's Affairs. Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19399874/state-utility-regulator-steps-into-smart-meter-controversy http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19399874/state-utility-regulator-steps-into-smart-meter-controversy?t=2013-01-07T09:20:06Z WTXF Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:42:00 EDT It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy. PECO Pennsylvania Philadelphia Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19289039/peco-halts-smart-meter-installation-program http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19289039/peco-halts-smart-meter-installation-program?t=2012-09-13T13:43:48Z WTXF Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:41:00 EDT Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program. PECO smart meters fires smart meter fire concerns Jeff Cole News - Hard News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19340077/new-safety-concerns http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19340077/new-safety-concerns?t=2012-09-13T13:43:47Z WTXF Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:41:00 EDT PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19307819/installers-speaks-of-smart-meter-problems http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19307819/installers-speaks-of-smart-meter-problems?t=2012-09-13T13:44:13Z WTXF Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:41:00 EDT It's been just two days since regional energy giant PECO abruptly halted its federally funded smart meter installation program, yet the utility has already received 1,000 calls from customers. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19487654/fox-29-investigates-update-on-peco-smart-meters http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19487654/fox-29-investigates-update-on-peco-smart-meters?t=2012-09-13T13:43:34Z WTXF Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:40:00 EDT After our story on fires sparked by the installation of PECO's so-called smart meter's, Pennsylvania's top utility regulator has asked what the energy company is doing to keep its customers safe. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20159274/school-board-opens-investigation http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20159274/school-board-opens-investigation?t=2012-11-21T13:53:24Z WTXF Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:52:00 EST The panel which runs the Methacton School District of Montgomery County has hired attorneys from two firms to investigate and advise it on an issue involving two, top school administrators. The Board of News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17582965/drinking-postmen-want-jobs-back http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17582965/drinking-postmen-want-jobs-back?t=2012-06-15T23:10:57Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:16:00 EDT We caught them red-handed drinking beer after beer after beer. Now, two postal workers who were the subjects of a Fox 29 Investigates report in January want their jobs back. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17582841/fox-29-investigates-ambulance-fraud http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17582841/fox-29-investigates-ambulance-fraud?t=2012-06-09T18:53:33Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:15:00 EDT When investigators talk about fraud in the taxpayer-funded health-care programs, they use the letter "B" for billions. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17582600/fox-investigates-ambulance-services-part-2 http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17582600/fox-investigates-ambulance-services-part-2?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:12:00 EDT In the second part of a Fox Investigates series, Jeff Cole looks into if cash is changing hands between ambulance operators and patients on Medicare. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17580599/fox-investigates-dental-controversy http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17580599/fox-investigates-dental-controversy?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:39:00 EDT Jeff Cole and the Fox Investigates team look at what a full set of dental equipment is doing in a South Philly row home. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17580598/fox-investigates-dentist-controversy http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17580598/fox-investigates-dentist-controversy?t=2012-06-03T21:04:41Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:39:00 EDT State regulators take notice after Jeff Cole and the Fox 29 Investigates team reveal a dental clinic in the basement of a South Philly rowhome with no licensed dentist anywhere in sight. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17579278/fox-investigates-subject-faces-judge http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17579278/fox-investigates-subject-faces-judge?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:56:00 EDT A carpenter for Philadelphia schools, who resigned after Fox 29 Investigates caught him working a side job on city time, faced a judge on Monday. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578393/brady-to-tsa-get-new-dogs-for-airport http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578393/brady-to-tsa-get-new-dogs-for-airport?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:41:00 EDT Congressman Bob Brady weighs in on a story you saw "First on Fox" about three teams of bomb-sniffing dogs at Philadelphia International Airport failing their recertification testing. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578391/tsa-bomb-sniffing-dogs-fail-test-at-phl http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578391/tsa-bomb-sniffing-dogs-fail-test-at-phl?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:41:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates has learned three teams of bomb-sniffing dogs at Philly International Airport have failed their recertification testing. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578171/tsa-notifies-airport-of-dogs-failing-test http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578171/tsa-notifies-airport-of-dogs-failing-test?t=2012-06-14T05:19:44Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:29:00 EDT Fox 29 News has learned the TSA has notified Philadelphia International Airport officials that three of its bomb-sniffing dog teams have been decertified but should be recertified this month. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578163/liens-may-give-man-borough-property http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17578163/liens-may-give-man-borough-property?t=2012-06-08T20:27:40Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:29:00 EDT It's property owned by taxpayers, but it might end up in the hands of a local businessman. What's the deal? Fox 29 Investigates. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577625/tsa-bomb-sniffing-dogs-back-in-training http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577625/tsa-bomb-sniffing-dogs-back-in-training?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:24:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates has learned the TSA is moving to get its bomb-sniffing dogs up to snuff at the airport. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577621/fox-29-investigates-parking-placard http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577621/fox-29-investigates-parking-placard?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:24:00 EDT Wouldn't it be great if you had a sign on your dash that might cut you a break when parking in Philly? That's apparently what a well-known attorney in the city had before Jeff Cole and Fox 29 Investigates began asking... News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577140/fox-investigates-fiery-i-476-crash http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577140/fox-investigates-fiery-i-476-crash?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:15:00 EDT After weeks of looking into what caused a fiery Blue Route crash, police are going after a dump truck driver who was rescued from the flames. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577057/more-trouble-for-tsa-bomb-sniffing-dogs http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577057/more-trouble-for-tsa-bomb-sniffing-dogs?t=2012-06-14T05:20:06Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:14:00 EDT Fox Investigates' Jeff Cole, who first broke the story about failing TSA dogs at the airport, says they've been tested again and the results are surprising. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577051/convicted-briber-gets-job-with-dems http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17577051/convicted-briber-gets-job-with-dems?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:14:00 EDT A former political big-wig busted in the past has a new job: working for the Democratic Party in Philadelphia. Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the exclusive story. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17576637/fox-29-investigates-nhs-program http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17576637/fox-29-investigates-nhs-program?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:08:00 EDT Investigative reporter Jeff Cole has the details on stunning allegations involving a city-funded program to help young adults with mental health issues. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17575530/fox-29-investigates-sheriff-photo http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17575530/fox-29-investigates-sheriff-photo?t=2012-06-14T05:20:08Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:41:00 EDT A local county council moves to get some money back after Fox 29 asks about hundreds of taxpayer dollars for pictures of the Easter bunny and hundreds more for snapshots at a retirement party. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17575178/fox-investigates-delaware-county-sheriff http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17575178/fox-investigates-delaware-county-sheriff?t=2012-06-14T05:19:57Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:38:00 EDT One week after Fox 29 reported Delaware County had paid over $50,000 to a photo business where the county sheriff was the president -- and his daughter ran the business, thousands of dollars have been paid-back to the county. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17574221/fox-29-investigates-rowan-u-building http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17574221/fox-29-investigates-rowan-u-building?t=2012-06-14T05:20:01Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:27:00 EDT Last year, Rowan University purchased a building in Camden. It has asbestos.  What will is cost to clean up? Jeff Cole investigates. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17573986/fox-29-investigates-tsa-dogs-part-two http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17573986/fox-29-investigates-tsa-dogs-part-two?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:23:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates has learned the Transportation Security Administration has two trainers at Philadephia Airport working to retrain one of the dog teams for the important task of sniffing for explosives. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17573984/fox-29-investigates-suspect-death http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17573984/fox-29-investigates-suspect-death?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:23:00 EDT A Delaware man who clashed with Penns Grove, NJ police Sunday night is dead - and his family wants to know why. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17573495/seized-drug-money-missing-from-lock-up http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17573495/seized-drug-money-missing-from-lock-up?t=2012-06-14T05:19:51Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:02:00 EDT The search is on for $8,000 in missing drug-related cash seizes as evidence in Delaware County. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17572283/keeley-looks-at-public-figures-perks http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17572283/keeley-looks-at-public-figures-perks?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:47:00 EDT Ever wonder what your taxes pay for? Your hard work may be footing the bill for someone else to get free perks. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17572060/fox-29-investigates-underground-dentist http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17572060/fox-29-investigates-underground-dentist?t=2012-06-15T23:10:41Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:46:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates has learned that state dental regulators have moved against the woman we found operating an underground dental clinic in South Philadelphia. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17571811/fox-29-investigates-house-rental-scam http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17571811/fox-29-investigates-house-rental-scam?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:44:00 EDT Investigate Reporter Jeff Cole brings you the story of a single mom who says she was conned by a man who claimed he was a real estate agent in Northeast Philadelphia. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17569782/cop-psychologist-in-fight-dispute http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17569782/cop-psychologist-in-fight-dispute?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:06:00 EDT A local psychologist says he was brutalized by a Philadelphia cop. The officer claims the doctor struck him. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17568736/fox-29-investigates-pac-wants-officer-on-restricted-duty http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17568736/fox-29-investigates-pac-wants-officer-on-restricted-duty?t=2012-06-14T05:20:06Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:41:00 EDT A police watchdog agency is urging Philadelphia Police commissioner Charles Ramsey to restrict the duty of a city officer in the wake of brutality allegations. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17566933/fox-investigates-camden-post-office http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17566933/fox-investigates-camden-post-office?t=2012-06-14T05:19:53Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:02:00 EDT Did the Camden postal service fail to quickly deliver important mail to residents of a city neighborhood just to save money? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17566676/fox-investigates-hatch-act-controversy http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17566676/fox-investigates-hatch-act-controversy?t=2012-06-14T05:19:59Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:59:00 EDT Fox 29 has learned the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel in Washington, D.C. has found Montgomery County District Attorney, Risa Ferman violated the federal Hatch Act when she ran for district attorney in 2007. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17566201/fox-29-investigates-da-drops-charges-against-psychologist http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17566201/fox-29-investigates-da-drops-charges-against-psychologist?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:55:00 EDT In March, a Philadelphia doctor serving as a mental health director at a county prison was arrested after a confrontation with a city police officer. Now, the D.A. has dropped all charges against the doctor. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17565960/fox-29-investigates-n-philly-church-scam http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17565960/fox-29-investigates-n-philly-church-scam?t=2012-06-14T05:19:56Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:54:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole and the Fox 29 I-Team bring you the story of a North Philly church pastor who was trying to serve his struggling community - but was taken for a ride. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17564413/fox-29-investigates-peco-meters http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17564413/fox-29-investigates-peco-meters?t=2012-09-13T13:35:00Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:15:00 EDT Tapping in to a PECO electric meter is a dangerous and sometimes deadly practice. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17563118/i-team-grand-jury-report http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17563118/i-team-grand-jury-report?t=2012-06-14T05:19:54Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:03:00 EDT Tonight, Fox 29’s I-Team and Jeff Cole bring you their latest report which focuses on the findings of the “Investigating Grand Jury” report. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17560885/fox-29-looks-into-waiting-for-ackerman http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17560885/fox-29-looks-into-waiting-for-ackerman?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:21:00 EDT With Philadelphia schools reeling from massive budget cuts, Fox 29 Investigates wants to know why school district workers are waiting for the boss, Arlene Ackerman? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17558783/its-your-dime-septas-multi-million-dollar-bathrooms http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17558783/its-your-dime-septas-multi-million-dollar-bathrooms?t=2012-06-13T03:19:40Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:41:00 EDT Fox 29’s Jeff Cole has this week’s edition of It’s Your Dime. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17556040/fox-29-investigates-pharmacist-suspd http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17556040/fox-29-investigates-pharmacist-suspd?t=2012-06-02T18:12:30Z WTXF Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:35:00 EDT Arlene Gerson, a 43 year-old pharmacist employed by the City of Philadelphia, is about to lose her job. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17553625/fox-29-investigates-drpa-credit-cards http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17553625/fox-29-investigates-drpa-credit-cards?t=2012-06-14T05:20:08Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:55:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates waited nearly a month to review the credit card receipts for the 3 top executives at the embattled DRPA. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17552968/its-your-dime-pricey-annual-reports http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17552968/its-your-dime-pricey-annual-reports?t=2012-06-14T05:19:53Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:47:00 EDT In this edition of It’s Your Dime, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look a something you have probably never seen or read, but are paying for with your taxes and tolls. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17552293/fox-investigates-city-library-worker http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17552293/fox-investigates-city-library-worker?t=2012-06-06T15:37:14Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:26:00 EDT The Fox 29 Investigates team looks at the case of a Philadelphia city worker who is on the clock, but is he on the job? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17552128/fox-investigates-more-workers-on-tape http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17552128/fox-investigates-more-workers-on-tape?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:25:00 EDT On Wednesday, we showed you the startling video of a city worker spending long hours at home and doing private work while on the clock for the city. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17551999/its-your-dime-sjta-vehicles http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17551999/its-your-dime-sjta-vehicles?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:24:00 EDT Today’s edition of It’s Your Dime focuses on the South Jersey Transportation Authority, know as the SJTA. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17550602/fox-29-investigates-streets-worker http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17550602/fox-29-investigates-streets-worker?t=2012-06-06T15:47:41Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:06:00 EDT He's a top official with Philadelphia's Streets Department, earning six figures, and you may not believe what Fox Investigates found him doing. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17549974/fox-29-investigates-brutal-street-fight http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17549974/fox-29-investigates-brutal-street-fight?t=2012-06-14T05:19:55Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:43:00 EDT A confrontation this week at the home of an off-duty Philadelphia detective ended with the arrest of a city couple and allegations of police brutality. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17548515/fox-29-investigates-chester-ha-water http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17548515/fox-29-investigates-chester-ha-water?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:29:00 EDT Foul smelling, soapy water and particles coming up through her kitchen sink! That is what a disabled woman says she endured in public housing in Chester County. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17545940/fox-29-investigates-city-council-gas-use http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17545940/fox-29-investigates-city-council-gas-use?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:42:00 EDT Some Philadelphia city council members get to use city cars, all on the taxpayer's dime. But who pays for the gas? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17544087/fox-29-investigates-chester-ha-part-2 http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17544087/fox-29-investigates-chester-ha-part-2?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:06:00 EDT Early last month, Fox 29 Investigates told the stories of 2 women who were residents of the King Terrace public housing complex in Phoenixville. The units are run by the Chester County Housing Authority. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17542510/fox-29-investigates-pha-residency http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17542510/fox-29-investigates-pha-residency?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:37:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates: PHA Residency News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17542393/fox-29-investigates-career-school http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17542393/fox-29-investigates-career-school?t=2012-06-14T05:19:51Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:35:00 EDT Fox 29 viewers say a local career college trampled on their dreams and made them waste valuable time. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17541044/cbp-head-visits-philadelphia-airport-after-fox-29-report http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17541044/cbp-head-visits-philadelphia-airport-after-fox-29-report?t=2012-06-15T23:09:47Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:00:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates is getting results after our cameras caught what appeared to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection workers sleeping on the job at Philadelphia International Airport. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540372/its-your-dime-constituent-calendars http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540372/its-your-dime-constituent-calendars?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:54:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks if Pennsylvania's General Assembly -- faced with a $2.3-billion budget deficit, jobs on the line and programs being slashed -- really needed to spend more than $130,000 on... News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540369/its-your-dime-85k-worth-of-flags http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540369/its-your-dime-85k-worth-of-flags?t=2012-06-14T05:20:06Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:54:00 EDT They are revered symbols of pride and patriotism. But in tough economic times, was it wise for Pennsylvania state legislators to spend tens of thousands of your tax dollars on flags for their constituents? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540362/its-your-dime-gold-foiled-stationery http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540362/its-your-dime-gold-foiled-stationery?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:54:00 EDT Investigative reporter Jeff Cole wants to know about your Pennsylvania state senators' gold stationery. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540353/its-your-dime-police-communications http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540353/its-your-dime-police-communications?t=2012-06-11T23:17:20Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT In this week's "It's Your Dime" report, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look at how the city's top cop is spending your tax dollars. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540351/its-your-dime-lawmakers-health-care http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540351/its-your-dime-lawmakers-health-care?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks should taxpayers foot the bill for a doctor to be on hand when the General Assembly is in session? How about paying for flu shots for legislators and staff who request them? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540346/its-your-dime-house-members-training http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540346/its-your-dime-house-members-training?t=2012-06-14T05:19:51Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT We elected them to office and pay their salaries and expenses. But did we really have to pay extra tax dollars for some freshmen lawmakers to learn the ropes of their new jobs? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540344/its-your-dime-treasury-hr-training http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540344/its-your-dime-treasury-hr-training?t=2012-06-14T05:19:53Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT They rose to the top to become HR managers in Harrisburg, so why did they need your tax dollars to learn basic leadership and communication skills? As Fox 29' s Jeff Cole reports, 'It's Your Dime.' News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540335/city-cutting-bottled-water-spending http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540335/city-cutting-bottled-water-spending?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT If bottled water is one of the things you cut from your budget, you're not alone. Local government is getting rid of the perk now, too. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540333/its-your-dime-pfd-cleans-streets http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540333/its-your-dime-pfd-cleans-streets?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole asks whether having firefighters hose down city streets is a necessary community outreach effort or a waste of manpower and taxpayer bucks. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540328/its-your-dime-cleaning-bear-teeth http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540328/its-your-dime-cleaning-bear-teeth?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the details on how Pennsylvania is spending your money to clean and study black bears' teeth. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540326/its-your-dime-pa-senators-furniture http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540326/its-your-dime-pa-senators-furniture?t=2012-06-14T05:19:44Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT A $1,500 desk? A $1,000 cabinet? That's just some of the furniture a Pennsylvania lawmaker bought this year for his district office. And guess what? You paid for it. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540324/its-your-dime-bulletproof-vest-return http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540324/its-your-dime-bulletproof-vest-return?t=2012-06-14T05:19:52Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT They thought their bulletproof vests were defective but they were wrong. Find out why the Philadelphia Housing Authority is giving back more than $100,000 to a body armor replacement fund. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540321/its-your-dime-state-worker-parking http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540321/its-your-dime-state-worker-parking?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Pennsylvania state workers are parking at taxpayers’ expense. Find out what it's costing you. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540319/its-your-dime-certificate-holders http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540319/its-your-dime-certificate-holders?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT State Senate and House members are spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars for, of all things, certificate holders. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540315/its-your-dime-septa-strike-costs-city http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540315/its-your-dime-septa-strike-costs-city?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT The six-day strike by SEPTA's largest union cost you a lot more than just extra time and money getting to and from work. Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the tally. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540314/lawmakers-spent-35k-on-bottled-water http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540314/lawmakers-spent-35k-on-bottled-water?t=2012-06-14T05:20:00Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT With money tight and hundreds of state workers getting the boot, is it really the right time for state lawmakers to spend thousands of dollars on water? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540312/its-your-dime-26-pa-workers-get-2gs http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540312/its-your-dime-26-pa-workers-get-2gs?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT It's been a tough year for taxpayers and hundreds of laid-off Pennsylvania state employees. But not everyone in state government is likely singing the blues. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540310/millions-spent-on-nj-state-worker-perks http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540310/millions-spent-on-nj-state-worker-perks?t=2012-06-14T05:19:53Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Would you like to get paid to go holiday shopping? An investigative panel in New Jersey finds some municipal workers do. As Jeff Cole reports, "It's Your Dime." News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540306/its-your-dime-a-year-of-wasteful-spending http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540306/its-your-dime-a-year-of-wasteful-spending?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Fox 29's Jeff Cole looks back at some of the more outrageous ways the city and state spent your money in 2009. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540301/its-your-dime-house-democrats-meeting http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540301/its-your-dime-house-democrats-meeting?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers plans to meet outside of the State Capitol, but that meeting will come at a price for taxpayers. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540296/its-your-dime-scathing-ac-audit http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540296/its-your-dime-scathing-ac-audit?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT There's big money trouble behind the shimmery glow of New Jersey's gambling mecca, Atlantic City. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540294/its-your-dime-philly-auto-show-junket http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540294/its-your-dime-philly-auto-show-junket?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Pennsylvania lawmakers come to town for an exclusive party at the Philadelphia Auto Show, but part of their trip comes at the expense of taxpayers, Fox 29's Jeff Cole reports. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540288/its-your-dime-auto-show-junket-pt-2 http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540288/its-your-dime-auto-show-junket-pt-2?t=2012-06-14T05:20:08Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT In February, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole reported that some members of the State House Committee on Tourism spent a late January weekend in Philadelphia. Just how much did this cost the taxpayers? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540284/its-your-dime-luxury-vehicle http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540284/its-your-dime-luxury-vehicle?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Fox 29’s Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole looks into why the ATF sent a 2010 Cadillac DTS to the local Philly office. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540283/its-your-dime-us-st-dept-liquor-tab http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540283/its-your-dime-us-st-dept-liquor-tab?t=2012-06-14T05:19:55Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look at the U.S. Department of State’s spending records (obtained by the Washington Times) – specifically, their 2009 liquor tab. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540279/its-your-dime-low-city-budget-reserves http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540279/its-your-dime-low-city-budget-reserves?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT One of those concerned with the new budget's low reserves is City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who joined Fox 29's Jeff Cole for this "It's Your Dime" report. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540278/its-your-dime-grand-jury-reports http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540278/its-your-dime-grand-jury-reports?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT An investigating "Grand Jury" finds the Pennsylvania Legislature could go part-time and still get it's work done. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540275/its-your-dime-questionable-spending http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540275/its-your-dime-questionable-spending?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT In today’s Its' Your Dime , Fox 29 takes a look at some questionable government spending in Harrisburg. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540270/its-your-dime-3400-drpa-hotel-bill http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540270/its-your-dime-3400-drpa-hotel-bill?t=2012-06-14T05:19:55Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:53:00 EDT Delaware River Port Authority money is your dime, toll-payers and taxpayers, and you paid for one of its top honchos to go to a big party. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540113/fox-29-investigates-philly-gun-permits http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17540113/fox-29-investigates-philly-gun-permits?t=2012-06-15T23:09:27Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:51:00 EDT There is a new law aimed at curbing handgun violence, but is Philly's new gun permit law about to be shot down? News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17539895/first-on-fox-estelle-matthews-under-investigation http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17539895/first-on-fox-estelle-matthews-under-investigation?t=2012-06-14T05:19:54Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:50:00 EDT Fox 29 has learned the Inspector General of the School District of Philadelphia is investigating Estelle Matthews, the Chief Talent Development Officer in the school system. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17539302/fox-29-investigates-city-highway-engineer http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17539302/fox-29-investigates-city-highway-engineer?t=2012-06-14T05:20:04Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:41:00 EDT Three months after a FOX 29 investigation, a top official in the Philadelphia Streets Department will likely feel his wallet getting lighter. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17538902/controller-fox29-exposed-worker-issues http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17538902/controller-fox29-exposed-worker-issues?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:22:00 EDT Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz said on Wednesday that a Fox 29 investigation led the city to confirm our findings of potential workplace time abuse at libraries. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17538278/fox-29-investigatesbucks-whistleblower http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17538278/fox-29-investigatesbucks-whistleblower?t=2012-06-14T05:19:51Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:14:00 EDT Fox 29's Jeff Cole brings you up to date on a story he first reported on in November. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17538126/fox-29-investigates-pha-residency-ii http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17538126/fox-29-investigates-pha-residency-ii?t=2012-06-10T20:42:39Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:12:00 EDT Last month, Fox 29 Investigates revealed that the embattled Philadelphia Housing Authority has scrapped it’s hard and fast “City Residency Rule” for a handful of it’s top workers – and it did so without telling a handful of... News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537797/fox-29-investigates-school-worker-folo http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537797/fox-29-investigates-school-worker-folo?t=2012-06-14T05:19:46Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:08:00 EDT Wednesday’s Fox 29 Investigates report focused on a Philadelphia School District worker who was an alleged a “double-dipping” carpenter.  Today, Jeff Cole has learned the District may want some of his $51,000 salary back. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537632/window-wizard-customers-upset-angry http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537632/window-wizard-customers-upset-angry?t=2012-06-15T23:18:21Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:06:00 EDT Fox 29’s investigative reporter Jeff Cole broke the story yesterday....the Levittown-based Window Wizards has closed it’s doors. Tonight, customers are trying to find out what’s happened to their money and their windows! News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537230/windowizards-vows-to-honor-commitments http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537230/windowizards-vows-to-honor-commitments?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:02:00 EDT Windowizards, the popular Philadelphia-area windows installer that appeared to shut down last week, now says it "remains open for business." News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537109/class-action-suit-targets-windowizards http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17537109/class-action-suit-targets-windowizards?t=2012-06-06T09:23:42Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:01:00 EDT There have been a lot of headlines lately about WindowWizards – the window replacement company – about how it is in trouble, including it’s recent closing and re-opening. Now, it appears, the window giant and one of it’s... News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17535495/fox-29-investigates-whistleblower-suit http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17535495/fox-29-investigates-whistleblower-suit?t=2012-06-14T05:19:55Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:29:00 EDT Back in November of 2010, Fox 29’s Jeff Cole brought you the story of Joanne Palazzolo. Joanne says she was fired as Health Department Business Manager when she tried to “blow the whistle” on Bucks County workers being paid... News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17535325/fox-29-investigates-double-dip-payback http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17535325/fox-29-investigates-double-dip-payback?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:27:00 EDT Three weeks ago, Fox 29 Investigates introduced you Port Richmond carpenter William Pellegrini. News http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17533365/fox-investigates-electric-car-chargers http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/17533365/fox-investigates-electric-car-chargers?t=2012-06-14T05:19:45Z WTXF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:56:00 EDT They're supposed to power the cars of tomorrow, but will anybody be using them? News