
Courts & Law
After Tioga hired Timothy Loehmann, long-simmering personal grudges and infighting exploded and brought local government to a halt.
3 years ago
U.S. court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions
The court’s decision means the restrictions are still on track to expire on December 21.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 committee eyes referring criminal charges for Trump
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is considering recommending the Justice Dept. pursue three criminal charges against former President Trump.
3 years ago
Former Philadelphia homicide detective Philip Nordo sentenced to decades behind bars for sex assault
The investigation has already contributed to the reversal of several homicide convictions.
3 years ago
Tamika Montgomery-Reeves made history as the first Black judge on Delaware’s Supreme Court, now she’s moving up to the federal bench.
3 years ago
Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter
Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.
3 years ago
Philly police work to staff up despite distrust, ongoing gun violence crisis
The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.
3 years ago
Inquiry finds widespread misconduct in women’s pro soccer
Investigations by the National Women’s Soccer League and U.S. Soccer both found instances of sexual abuse and manipulation within the league.
3 years ago
Homeowners told City Council that MV Realty deceptively locked them into a 40-year exclusive sales agreement for a few hundred dollars.
3 years ago
Homicides are down 8% in Philly from last year, but shootings remain steady
Year-to-date homicides in Philadelphia were down 8%. Some community leaders and activists say it’s too soon to call the reduction an accomplishment.
3 years ago
Meek Mill goes deep for Philly kids caught in justice system
Meek Mill and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared laughs Tuesday at an outing arranged to brighten the day for children from families caught in the criminal justice system.
3 years ago
Despite uncovering a culture of violence, cover-up, and “sexually inappropriate conduct” by staff, the grand jury opted against recommending criminal charges.
3 years ago
CVS, Walgreens finalize $10B in settlements over opioids with several states, including Pa.
According to the latest CDC data from 2020, Pennsylvania ranked among the worst ten states for drug overdose death rate.
3 years ago
Policing is changing in some Philly neighborhoods. This community program is spreading the word
A PPD pilot program changes the way police officers handle minor violations. In response, the ACLU has community ambassadors informing the public about their rights.
3 years ago
Listen 3:35WHYY gun violence prevention reporter Sam Searles and Temple University student Kole Long host a panel of concerned community members.
Air Date: December 13, 2022
Listen 41:29