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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media before entering the courtroom at New York Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in New York.
Courts & Law

New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about court clerk

It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron’s principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield. Trump then deleted the post.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters
Courts & Law

Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

“No matter how powerful you are, and no matter how much money you think you have, no one is above the law," said AG Letitia James.

3 years ago

Trapeze artists perform in Cirque du Soleil's ''Bazzar'' at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

To Cirque, or not to Cirque? Philly circus pros weigh in on Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil makes the North American debut of “Bazzar” in Philly, a city with a strong homegrown circus scene.

3 years ago

Listen 2:23
Closeup of Penn Medicine researchers Katalin Karikó Ph.D. and Dr. Drew Weisman Ph.D. in a Penn Medicine lab. (Peggy Peterson Photography courtesy Penn Medicine)
Science

Decades of ‘resilience’ led to Penn Medicine researchers’ Nobel Prize

Katalin Karikó Ph.D. and Dr. Drew Weisman Ph.D. won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and their colleagues raised a glass to toast it in the hospital lobby.

3 years ago

Listen 1:30
Looking out at the Philadelphia skyline from the Allegheny SEPTA station
Health

A record number of people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year as racial disparities widen, new report shows

Drug overdose deaths increased for the fourth year in a row, according to a new city report, including a 20% jump among Black residents.

3 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez in the Capitol building
Courts & Law

Judge plans May trial for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

The tentative trial date of May 6 would come just one month before New Jersey's June 4 primary.

3 years ago

Sajda ''Purple'' Blackwell writes down suggestions for solutions. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

‘It seems like rage is the only way’: In a West Philly community meeting, accountability, and fatigue follow 2 nights of unrest

Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.

3 years ago

Listen 1:32
Aftermath of people ransacking a liquor store
Courts & Law

DA Krasner plans to individually review charges against every person arrested in Philly looting last week

Krasner said most of the individuals are young and have no criminal record.

3 years ago

Listen 1:16
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden arrives for a court appearance, in Wilmington, Del, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
Courts & Law

No drama this time at Hunter Biden court hearing, as he quietly pleads not guilty to firearm and drug charges

The president’s son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted in the gun case but no mandatory time. Prosecutors have said new tax charges are likely.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
Wreckage is seen following a crash on the Schuylkill Expressway.
Community
6abc

14-year-old driver charged after multi-car crash on Schuylkill Expressway; 15-year-old killed

The 15-year-old and three other minors who were inside the car were taken to CHOP.. The 15-year-old succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

3 years ago

Josh Kruger and his beloved cat, Mason.
Community

Philly journalist Josh Kruger fatally shot inside Point Breeze home

"His recovery, survival, and successes showed what's possible when elected leaders reject bigotry and work to uplift all people," said the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

3 years ago

A person holds a sign that reads Justice for Fanta in front of a sign that reads Sharon Hill Police Department.
Courts & Law

$11 million settlement reached in federal suits over Sharon Hill police shooting of Fanta Bility outside football game

Bility's family has created a foundation that in August hosted a book bag and school supply drive and plans to advocate for better police training and safety measures.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee
Community
6abc

The Phillies are set to take on the Marlins in the Wild Card Series. Here’s what you need to know

The series starts Tuesday night at Citizen's Bank Park.

3 years ago

Katalin Kariko, left, and Drew Weissman, pose with trophies
Science

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Karikó and Weissman met by chance in the 1990s while photocopying research papers.

3 years ago

Police are seen outside a Lawncrest home following a triple homicide on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.
Courts & Law

A man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people is shot and killed by police in Philadelphia

A fourth shooting victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

3 years ago

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