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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Courts & Law

La'Quetta Small and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.
New Jersey
Politics

NAACP calls for Atlantic County prosecutor’s resignation after Atlantic City mayor acquitted of child abuse charges

The organization said the prosecution of Atlantic City's mayor on child abuse charges raises concerns over prosecutorial overreach.

2 days ago

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Military
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and other Democrats had said the Trump administration was investigating them over the video.

3 days ago

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Social media on trial

Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?

Air Date: February 10, 2026 1:00 pm

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Crime
Pennsylvania
Policing
6abc

Norristown police officer charged after hitting naked man with patrol vehicle

An investigation led by the Montgomery County Detective Bureau concluded that Sergeant Daniel DeOrzio's actions amounted to an unjustifiable use of deadly force.

3 days ago

Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
History
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philadelphia suburbs seek to assist lawsuit over slavery exhibit removal

“Our history is imperfect,” said Delco Council Chair Richard Womack, “but it is ours, and the federal government can’t rewrite it or ignore it."

3 days ago

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Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

South Philly residents’ lawsuit against FDR Park renovations can continue, judge rules

After a three-day hearing, a judge disagreed with the city that the residents waited too long to sue. The residents want the judge to halt renovations.

7 days ago

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Delaware
Food & Drink
Law

Delaware legislation would restrict proliferation of liquor stores, particularly in Wilmington

Some studies have suggested that liquor stores are associated with higher levels of poverty, violence and lower life expectancy.

1 week ago

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Victoria Peña-Parr speaking at a podium during the press conference
Immigration
Incarceration
Pennsylvania
Policing

ACLU of Pa., Parady La’s family seek records after Upper Darby man dies in ICE custody: ‘We need accountability’

“I'm grieving ... but I am also angry," said La's daughter, who added that staff actively ignored her father's distress.

1 week ago

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Video showing what appears to be a confrontation involving suspected immigration agents in Phoenixville
Immigration
Pennsylvania
6abc

Federal officials confirm arrest in Phoenixville was carried out by ICE

A video recorded in a parking lot off Bridge Street shows a chaotic scene in which several agents pull a man from a vehicle as bystanders shout.

1 week ago

Protesters hold up handmade signs outside the Criminal Justice Center
Immigration
Philadelphia
Politics

Philadelphia advocates call on Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to keep ICE out of courthouse

Bilal said her office does not cooperate with immigration enforcement officers, and said she has no authority over what happens outside of the Criminal Justice Center.

1 week ago

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A sign on the wall for the Delaware DOJ
Crime
Delaware

Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home

William Stevenson, 77, of Wilmington, was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975.

1 week ago

Journalist Don Lemon, holds hands with his husband Tim Malone leave after a hearing outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Studio 2
Law
Media
Politics

How free is the press?

The arrest of two journalists is sparking questions about press freedom and concerns there will be a chilling effect on political coverage.

Air Date: February 2, 2026 12:00 pm

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George Norcross
Government Accountability
New Jersey

N.J. appeals court upholds dismissal of indictment against South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross

The case was argued last November, months after the trial court dismissed the charges.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia

Woman charged with misdemeanor assault in viral SEPTA pepper-spraying incident

A former WHYY intern was seen pepper-spraying a conservative influencer in the face on a SEPTA bus earlier this month.

2 weeks ago

Mifepristone pills
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health

‘They’re not going to help’: Texas attorney general sues Delaware abortion provider in first test of state’s shield law

Delaware’s shield law protects providers sued or criminally prosecuted by an out-of-state entity for providing reproductive health care.

2 weeks ago

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