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Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting
Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.
2 years ago
Trump’s bravado tested as legal woes overlap with campaign
While most defendants would see an arrest as an indignity to be handled quietly, Trump — who has always craved the media spotlight — seized the PR and fundraising opportunity.
2 years ago
Philly still searching for more lifeguards to open city pools this summer
The goal is to have enough staffing to open more than 60 pools in the city. Last year, only 47 were able to open because of staffing issues.
2 years ago
Philly L&I is testing out virtual inspections to make the permit process more efficient
The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.
2 years ago
DOJ tentatively settles over Texas church shooting for $144M
The Justice Department said the settlement is still subject to court approvals.
2 years ago
J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
The amount more than quadruples that which the company had previously set aside to pay for its potential liability.
2 years ago
Gun violence, opioid crisis dominate Philly mayoral debate on public health
Most candidates are making public health issues like gun violence a campaign priority. How they plan to solve those problems is another story.
2 years ago
Shapiro’s proposed Pa. State Police fund saves road dollars but raises accountability concerns
Shapiro would end those transfers by creating a new restricted bank account for State Police.
2 years ago
Former Philly superintendent loses Chicago mayoral race
With backing from Chicago's Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson's win is a major victory for progressives.
2 years ago
Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. Residents say it shouldn’t be demolished
The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.
2 years ago
Climate change could threaten Philly’s drinking water
A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.
2 years ago
Mummers will come to New Jersey to strut along Haddon Avenue
The Mummers are coming to New Jersey to strut in an event organized by Camden County, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield.
2 years ago
The Marple Newtown Education Association says the affluent district spends the lowest portion of its budget on wages in comparison to nearby districts in Delaware County.
2 years ago
At a glance: The three hush money cases in Trump indictment
Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He surrendered earlier Tuesday in Manhattan and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
2 years ago
NOAA: N.J. wind farm may ‘adversely affect,’ not kill whales
The report comes as opposition to offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast is growing.
2 years ago