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Police in Pennsylvania slow to adopt new use-of-force rules, study finds
The Bucks County branch of the NAACP spent three years examining the policies of the 39 police departments in the area. What their findings say about policing oversight in Pa.
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Kensington Caucus formed in Philadelphia City Council
The group of council members vows to help address issues like homelessness and drug abuse in the Kensington and Harrowgate areas.
1 year ago
Authorities capture man accused of taking gun from scene of fatal Philadelphia police shooting
He’s charged with tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice, and a weapon offense. It wasn't clear if Quinones-Mendez has retained an attorney.
1 year ago
More than 200 staffers with Chicago Tribune and 6 other newsrooms begin 24-hour strike
The striking workers are employees of Alden Global Capital, a New York hedge fund that has been buying up newspapers across the country.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania automatic voter registration boosts sign-ups, but not a political party, data shows
If anything, the new automatic voter registration system — which is the subject of a lawsuit by Republican lawmakers — has favored the GOP.
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He moved Tesla’s headquarters to Austin, Texas, from California in 2021.
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Few are held responsible for wrongful convictions. Can a Philadelphia police perjury case stick?
DA Larry Krasner is hoping the pending perjury trial of three retired PPD detectives could provide some rare accountability.
1 year ago
A beheading video was on YouTube for hours, raising questions about why it wasn’t taken down sooner
“It’s another example of the blatant failure of these companies to protect us,” said Alix Fraser. “We can’t trust them to grade their own homework.”
1 year ago
Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Ocean City Council limits street performances on boardwalk, raises fee to $200
“Boardwalk entertainers” will only be permitted to perform within two “designated entertainment zones” between May 1 and October 31.
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Penn Museum has laid to rest 19 skulls from its Morton Cranial Collection
This historic collection of 19th century skulls — acquired by unethical means for racist research — is beginning to be laid to rest, over protests.
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Listen 1:40‘Bold and targeted action’: Legislative package seeks to protect Philly renters and homeowners
The bills are part of City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s “Defying Displacement” campaign.
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Listen 1:00West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues
Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.
1 year ago
N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%
What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?
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Listen 0:59U.S. blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals
The Sunday drone attack on a military base in Jordan killed the three troops and injured at least 40 others.
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