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FILE - In this image from police body camera video shown as evidence in court, Minneapolis police Officers Thomas Lane, left, and J. Alexander Kueng, second from right, gather information as they take George Floyd into custody outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis, on May 25, 2020. Former police Officers Tou Thao, Kueng and Lane are on trial in federal court accused of violating Floyd's civil rights as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin killed him. (Minneapolis Police Department via AP, File)
Courts & Law

3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing

Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.

4 years ago

File photo: Brandon Bostian, the engineer involved in the 2015 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, departs from the center for criminal justice in Philadelphia after a hearing, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Jury selected for trial of Amtrak engineer in deadly 2015 derailment

A jury has been chosen in the criminal trial of train engineer Brandon Bostian, 38, for his role in a deadly 2015 Amtrak derailment in North Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Grey rat near wooden wall on floor.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council to property owners: Get rid of the rats

If signed into law, property owners would be required to prepare and execute a rat abatement plan before demolishing or fully rehabbing a building.

4 years ago

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison prepares to leave the courtroom during a recess Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. Prosecutors begin their case against a the only officer charged, former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid
Courts & Law

Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid said he saw AR-15 fire

Brett Hankison is charged with wanton endangerment for shooting through Taylor’s apartment into the home of her neighbor.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

World leaders slap sanctions on the Kremlin over invasion

World leaders Thursday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and quickly slapped heavy sanctions on the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin's inner circle

4 years ago

A memorial on 60th Street in West Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly outreach effort hopes to target gun violence hotspots

The collaboration between city, state, and community leaders hopes to educate residents about what resources are available to address and prevent gun violence.

4 years ago

Anthony Clark is a graduate of the program at Pathways to Housing. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Community

An effort to help end homelessness gets cash infusion in Philadelphia

Efforts to end homelessness in Philadelphia got a half-million-dollar boost from a group founded by business and hospitality professionals.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks to supporters
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine, reparations in N.J.

As a Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared imminent, Murphy praised the Biden administration for what he called standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4 years ago

Listen 59:43
A Pennsylvania Police Trooper vehicle
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pa. State Police push back on panel recommendation requiring independent investigations when troopers kill, injure

While PSP agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on an oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.

4 years ago

The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Arts & Entertainment

After 30 years, African American Children’s Book Fair expands to the Convention Center

After 30 years, the African American Children’s Book Fair has expanded into the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

4 years ago

Damaged radar arrays and other equipment is seen at Ukrainian military facility
Politics & Policy

Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’

“Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won’t give up its freedom,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted.

4 years ago

File photo: Attorney Mark Pomerantz arrives at Federal Court in New York, Aug. 12, 2002. Pomerantz, one of two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump, have suddenly resigned throwing the future of the probe into question
Courts & Law

Prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe have resigned

The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned.

4 years ago

A Ukrainian serviceman stands at his position at the line of separation between Ukraine-held territory and rebel-held territory near Svitlodarsk, eastern Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden announced the U.S. was ordering heavy financial sanctions against Russia, declaring that Moscow had flagrantly violated international law in what he called the
Politics & Policy

Ukrainian lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency

Ukrainian lawmakers approved President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decree that imposes the measure for 30 days starting Thursday.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during the state's COVID briefing on Feb. 23, 2022. (Screen shot/New Jersey)
Health

COVID-19 briefings to end in New Jersey two years after first reported case

Two years after the first COVID-19 case reported in the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy will end regular scheduled briefings on March 4.

4 years ago

Radnor Elementary School (6abc)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Radnor Township School District votes to make masks optional, other districts switching plans too

"It's time we stop the madness," one Radnor parent said.

4 years ago

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