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Maurice Gordon and his mother, Racquel Barrett. (Provided)
Courts & Law

Dashcam captures shooting of Maurice Gordon by N.J. police, but questions remain

The video was released after the family of Maurice Gordon demanded to know how and why he died. The investigation continues.

6 years ago

The Frank Rizzo sign will be removed from the Police Athletic League building. (Google Maps)
Community

Rizzo name removed from Police Athletic League Center In Port Richmond

Police Athletic League board removes Rizzo's name from the youth center, shortly after the statue of the former mayor was taken down from near City Hall.

6 years ago

The Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Russ Walker/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Rush to dole out billions in coronavirus relief dollars in Pa. could lead to waste, fraud

State agencies, already stretched thin responding to the coronavirus outbreak, will have to oversee new programs created virtually from scratch.

6 years ago

Isaac Gardner, 11, joined chief defender Keir Bradford-Grey and Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal in protest of the Black lives lost to police brutality. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council to Kenney: ‘We cannot accept’ increased police budget

Fourteen of Philadelphia’s 17 City Council members have sent a letter to Mayor Jim Kenney calling for major changes to the police department.

6 years ago

George Floyd mural in LA
Courts & Law

Bond raised to $1M for officer charged in George Floyd’s death

Derek Chauvin, 44, said almost nothing during an 11-minute hearing in which he appeared before a judge on closed-circuit television from the state's maximum-security prison.

6 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy at BLM protest
Courts & Law

GOP Assemblyman: N.J. Gov. Murphy broke own order marching in protests

A North Jersey Republican says Gov. Phil Murphy violated his own executive order marching with Black Lives Matter protests; wants State Police to act.

6 years ago

A boat on the shoreline in Seaside Park are colliding with a whale Monday morning. (Image courtesy of Friends of Seaside Park via Facebook)
Down the Shore
Community

Whale collides with boat near Ocean County beach

A small boat nearly capsized close to an Ocean County beach after a whale struck the vessel Monday morning.

6 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna (center) is seen striking a protester with a baton during a protest.
Courts & Law

Police officer surrenders to face charges in protest arrest

Joseph Bologna surrendered Monday to face aggravated assault and other charges stemming from video that shows him striking a student protester in the head with a metal baton.

6 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly libraries stay closed in early days of ‘yellow’

As the yellow phase progresses, select locations among the city’s 55 library branches will make pickups and returns available; no date has been announced.

6 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy at BLM protest
Politics & Policy

Murphy attends rally, vigil for first time over the weekend

The rallies in Hillside and Westfield come as the state is still emerging from Murphy’s March stay-home order stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.

6 years ago

National Guard soldiers and airmen assist with a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.
Health

Del. coronavirus recovery: New testing sites in New Castle County

New Castle County announced free COVID-19 testing sites in Wilmington, Newark, New Castle and Middletown.

6 years ago

Saleemah McNeil
Health

Black Philly therapists are raising $15K to provide free mental health resources to people of color

“It’s just super important to band together...and make sure that you understand the importance of healing within the devastation that we have all faced throughout this time.”

6 years ago

Summer Camp. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Rules set for summer camps

The state Health Department moved forward with issuing guidelines for camps and youth summer programs to limit the spread of COVID-19.

6 years ago

ResinTech building
Community

Camden rekindles industrial past, new plant fueled by tax breaks

ResinTech, which makes water filtration products, is set to open later this month with the help of up to $139 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies.

6 years ago

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Cherry and white Temple University flag hangs outside of old stone buildings
Education

University cops face renewed scrutiny amid protests against police brutality

Most universities have their own police departments, with officers who can carry guns and arrest people off campus. Activists are again asking why.

6 years ago

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