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Philly DA Larry Kranser
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Philadelphia

DA Krasner: Philadelphia Water Department employee charged with killing a police officer has been accused of murder before

A failed 2023 murder prosecution of an alleged cop killer is raising questions.

4 days ago

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Judge Jennifer Mascott smiles
Delaware
Law
Politics

‘May have engaged in misconduct’: Delaware senators file ethics complaint against Trump-appointed federal appeals judge

Sens. Coons, Blunt Rochester questioned the time the judge devoted to her late husband’s now-defunct ad firm and its political direction.

5 days ago

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Crime
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say

Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the city may never have witnessed such loss of life and devastation.

1 week ago

police car lights flashing
Crime
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

Police officer fatally shot while responding to call in West Philadelphia; DA announces charges

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said 35-year-old Eric Lewis shot at nine officers in addition to the two he struck.

1 week ago

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A la izquierda, Santos María Chilel Soto, quien murió tras recibir un disparo la noche del viernes 18 de septiembre
Delaware
Gun Violence

Santos Maria Chilel Soto caminaba por este campo de maíz ya cosechado junto a su pareja, Minivaldo Velásquez, y dos de sus cinco hijos cuando recibió un disparo mortal.

Santos Maria Chilel Soto caminaba con su pareja y dos de sus hijos cuando recibió un disparo mortal en un campo de la zona de Ellendale. Su familia aún tiene preguntas.

1 week ago

The Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia
Crime
Delaware
Health Care

‘Burn in hell’: Fired scientist’s death threats against AstraZeneca, Aetna officials land him in prison, but diatribes continue

Justin Dynlacht thought his employer and health insurer didn’t provide adequate coverage for Crohn’s disease, but took his complaints way too far.

1 week ago

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Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Studio 2
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The state of capital punishment in the US

Public support for the death penalty has steadily declined in the modern era. But in recent years, executions surged. What's behind the rise?

Air Date: October 6, 2026

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La puerta principal de la Base de la Fuerza Aérea de Dover
Crime
Delaware
Law

Cómo un aviador de Dover presuntamente captó y violó a una joven de 15 años del condado de Bucks

Las autoridades señalan que los mensajes de Snapchat pronto adquirieron un tono sexual, lo que derivó en un viaje nocturno a Delaware y en cargos por violación de un menor.

2 weeks ago

Trucks block access to southbound Route 1 near Dewey Beach
Delaware
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Race & Ethnicity
Transportation

‘Like he was cracking a whip’: Jury says white Delaware road crew discriminated against Black co-worker, award him $1.3 million

A man working for the contractor Greggo & Ferrara alleged he was called the N-word and “boy” by a white co-worker.

3 weeks ago

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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2017, file photo, kratom capsules are displayed in Albany, N.Y. Federal health authorities on Tuesday, Nov. 14, are warning about reports of injury, addiction and death with the herbal supplement that has been promoted as an alternative to opioid painkillers and other prescription drugs. (AP Photo/Mary Esch, File)
Studio 2
Addiction
Explainers
Law
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Why a supplement called kratom is sparking debate

The surging popularity of a supplement called kratom is shedding light on the murky regulatory landscape occupied by so-called 'gas station drugs.'

Air Date: September 28, 2026

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The metal shredder at EMR’s facility in Waterfront South
Environment
New Jersey

Camden sues scrap metal recycler EMR, claiming company fell short on promised donations

The city accuses the company of violating a 2025 deal to donate to community initiatives after a massive fire at one of EMR’s facilities.

3 weeks ago

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At left, Santos Maria Chilel Soto. At right, Soto’s older sister, Yolin Chilel Soto, and her boyfriend
Delaware
Gun Violence
Law
Outdoors

Family walk ends in tragedy: Hunter says he mistook Georgetown woman for a deer

Santos Maria Chilel Soto was walking with her partner and two of her children when she was fatally shot in an Ellendale-area field. Her family still has questions.

3 weeks ago

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The 400 block of West Chew Avenue (6abc)
Studio 2
Crime
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

The bizarre case of the Olney house

A dilapidated property in the Olney section of Philadelphia is at the center of a sprawling criminal investigation. Reporters walk us through the case.

Air Date: September 21, 2026

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Sarah Rhine and Rena Scott at a desk
Delaware
Housing

‘Pull back the layers’: Tenant advocates help low-income Delawareans avoid evictions in one-of-a-kind program

Delaware was the first state to employ nonattorneys to represent tenants who earn under 200% of the federal poverty level.

4 weeks ago

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Councilman James Spadola (left) switched parties. Council President Trippi Congo is at right.
Delaware
Government
Politics

‘Major win’: Delaware Court of Chancery rules in favor of Wilmington city councilman in fight to keep his seat

James Spadola changed parties last year, igniting a debate over whether he should be removed from office.

4 weeks ago

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