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Philly jails see increase in women who are incarcerated, move to consolidate population
Prison officials say the move is designed to maximize efficiency behind prison walls. They say it will also allow more women to have visitors.
3 years ago
Ex-cop Lane gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding Floyd death
A former officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd was sentenced Wednesday to three years.
3 years ago
NY attorney general sues Donald Trump and his company
Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, filed in state court in New York, is the culmination of the Democrat’s three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Organization.
3 years ago
Crozer Health plans to permanently close Delaware County Memorial Hospital’s emergency department
The company plans to transition DCMH into a behavioral health hospital that offers detox and inpatient services. Springfield Hospital will become an ambulatory surgery center.
3 years ago
Mail ballot fight persists in Pa. and other key states, sure to slow count
Former President Donald Trump and his allies seized on the drawn-out vote processing and counting in Pennsylvania during the 2020 election.
3 years ago
Migrants sue Florida governor over Martha’s Vineyard flights
The lawsuit alleges that the migrants were told they were going to Boston or Washington, “which was completely false," and were induced with perks.
3 years ago
Putin sets partial military call-up, won’t ‘bluff’ on nukes
It’s the first mobilization in Russia since World War II and is sure to further fuel tensions with the Western backers of Ukraine, who derided the move as an act of weakness.
3 years ago
New Jersey lawmakers move to create mobile service for seniors
Offering services like help completing applications, providing food and transportation to those in need, and assisting with technology.
3 years ago
Where do Philly’s mayoral candidates stand on gun violence prevention?
Those looking to replace Mayor Jim Kenney have all highlighted gun violence as a top issue.
3 years ago
Listen 2:34Halloween Nights Festival to make a spooky return to Eastern State Penitentiary
Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 23, and continues on selected nights through Nov. 12. Includes haunted houses, historic tours, and live entertainment.
3 years ago
Arbiter in Trump docs probe signals intent to move quickly
Raymond Dearie, the veteran Brooklyn-based judge, also appeared skeptical of the Trump team’s reluctance to say whether it believed the records had been declassified.
3 years ago
Family sues Little League over bunk bed fall, head injury
The lawsuit accuses Little League International and Savoy Contract Furniture of Williamsport of negligence for using or selling bunk beds without safety railings.
3 years ago
Pa. judge allows Chester receiver to terminate controversial parking contract
The state-appointed receiver found that the city was seeing no revenue from the contractor — despite residents paying the highest parking fees in the region.
3 years ago
Gopuff marks 10 million order milestone and a new facility in Philadelphia
The company is working on ways to improve distribution and cut the ribbon on a new Philly facility.
3 years ago
Delaware preps for possible migrant flights to Georgetown
State leaders coordinated with nonprofit groups Tuesday, preparing to help potential arrivals as southern governors say they’ll send migrants to Delaware.
3 years ago