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Courts & Law

Hapoel's Antonio Blakeney (left) and Fenerbahce's Wade Baldwin
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections

A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.

6 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil talks to media
Law
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Court ruling in Philly jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

A three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia reversed a lower court decision that released the former Columbia University graduate student.

6 months ago

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Military
Pennsylvania
Politics

Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops

It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words.

6 months ago

Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler speaks from a podium
Government Accountability
Immigration
Pennsylvania

Bucks County sheriff ends ICE collaboration agreement

Newly elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.

6 months ago

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Protesters wave transgender pride flags outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Studio 2
National
Sex & Relationships

Supreme Court weighs in on trans athlete bans

The U.S. Supreme Court hears two cases challenging state bans on participation, Tuesday. We discuss the potential impact on transgender girls and women.

Air Date: January 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
a fire burning at a scrapyard
New Jersey
Public Safety

New Jersey sues Camden scrapyard operator EMR over neighborhood impact

Attorney General Matt Platkin filed the suit nearly a year after a major blaze at the Camden scrapyard.

6 months ago

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Federal agents look on as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)
Studio 2
Criminal Justice
Government
Government Accountability
Immigration
Law
Policing
Protests
Public Safety

The evolution of ICE

Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.

Air Date: January 12, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
One of two NJ Transit buses wrapped in anti-human trafficking messaging
Criminal Justice
New Jersey
Sports

NJ Transit launches a campaign raising awareness about human trafficking ahead of the World Cup

The campaign features messaging and ads on billboards, transit shelters and at stations emphasizing vigilance and help options for victims.

6 months ago

Listen 1:17
Wheelchairs and other debris are scattered amid structural damage after a massive explosion and fire caused a collapse at the nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania
Law
Pennsylvania

New lawsuit filed on behalf of victims in Bucks County deadly nursing home explosion

Nursing home defendants supplied residents with cigarettes and lighters after the smell of gas had been reported to the facility, according to the lawsuit.

6 months ago

Listen 1:06
Larry Krasner speaking with many people behind him in front of a podium with a Philadelphia District Attorney's Office sign
Government Accountability
Immigration
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

Krasner, council members, slam ICE and Trump over Minneapolis shooting

District Attorney vows to prosecute any federal agents who commit crimes in Philadelphia.

6 months ago

A sign welcomes people to the Mount Moriah Cemetery
Crime
Pennsylvania

Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from 100 graves at Delco cemetery, possibly others

Authorities said detectives discovered a “horror movie come to life” at the suspect’s home after first finding him at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

6 months ago

Listen 0:42
The scene of a fire at a Bucks County nursing home
Aging
Energy
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Lawsuit claims Bristol Township explosion could’ve been prevented; nursing home, PECO failed to protect people

The lawsuit filed against PECO and the company operating the Bristol Health and Rehabilitation Center says both companies failed to evacuate residents, staff and visitors.

6 months ago

Listen 1:05
Ben Wallace (izquierda) y Julianne Murray
Delaware
Government
Politics

Delaware reemplaza al candidato de Trump para fiscal de EE. UU. sin el drama legal visto en New Jersey y Virginia

El nombramiento de Julianne Murray estuvo en peligro tras el fallo de la corte federal de apelaciones de este mes. Los jueces de su estado también decidieron no retenerla.

6 months ago

James T. Vaughn Correctional Facility
Delaware
Incarceration

Delaware settles lawsuit that alleged ‘systemic failures’ with how state provides special education services for prisoners

The state’s consent decree with the Community Legal Aid Society will be monitored by an independent evaluator and U.S. District Court.

6 months ago

An eviction notice
Housing
New Jersey

New Jersey housing advocates hail court decision protecting rights of renters facing eviction

The decision in a North Jersey rental dispute establishes how much renters need to pay to avoid being evicted from their homes.

7 months ago

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