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In documents filed in court Friday, lawyers for former President Trump and the Department of Justice listed their preferred candidates for the role of special master. (Steve Helber/AP)
Government Accountability
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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago dispute

A three-judge panel last month limited the review to the much larger tranche of non-classified documents.

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Police search for people of interest in deadly shooting near Roxborough HS

Prosecutors charged a 16-year-old suspect with murder, attempted murder. Investigators also revealed they have identified seven other people in connection to the shooting.

3 years ago

File photo: The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, on Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
NPR
Elections
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The landmark Voting Rights Act faces further dismantling at the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Tuesday in a case that could put another nail in the coffin of the landmark Voting Rights Act.

3 years ago

On Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mill Creek Recreation Center, neighbors and loved ones paid tribute to Tiffany Fletcher, a mother of three who was killed by a stray bullet Friday afternoon in front of the center. (Emily Rizzo/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Public Spaces

Philadelphia judge blocks mayor’s ban on guns at Parks and Rec facilities

Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.

3 years ago

Krasner stands at a podium and speaks into microphones from various media outlets.
Crime
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly carjackings way up, homicides slightly down

For the first time ever, carjackings in Philly have topped 1,000 this year, but the city’s DA says homicides are down slightly from this time last year.

3 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court Justice stand facing the camera in their court attire.
NPR
Government
Law
National

The Supreme Court will begin a new term with more contentious cases on its docket

The fate of affirmative action programs in college admissions, redistricting, and elections are in the hands of the justices as the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term.

3 years ago

People stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Criminal Justice
Law
National

Jurors to begin hearing Jan. 6 Oath Keepers sedition case

They are charged in the most serious case to reach trial yet in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

3 years ago

A man speaks into a microphone.
Government
Government Accountability
Law
National

Trump at center of Oath Keepers novel defense in Jan. 6 case

The defense team in the Capitol riot trial of the Oath Keepers leader is relying on an unusual strategy with Donald Trump at the center.

3 years ago

Chief Justice Max Baer sits at a wood table with the U.S. flag in the background.
Government
Law
Pennsylvania

Pa. Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer dies

Max Baer, the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, has died at age 74 only months before he was set to retire.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Business
Government
Government Accountability
Philadelphia

Attorneys square off to start retrial for Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

In April, a federal judge declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t reach a verdict. Now Johnson and his wife are back in federal court for round two.

3 years ago

Ridley High School (Google maps)
Crime
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Three people arrested after they took a toy gun to Ridley High School

The incident happened the day after the shooting at Roxborough High School.

3 years ago

Justice Jackson stands to the left of Justice Roberts outside of a building.
Government
Law
National

Justice Jackson makes Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony three days before the start of the high court’s new term.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
Crime
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Policing

Former Philly cop accused of luring and grooming young girls

Patrick Heron is also accused of trying to intimidate victims to prevent them from turning him in to authorities.

3 years ago

Governor John Carney speaking at the Baylor Women Correctional Institution. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Incarceration

Delaware Gov. Carney points to prison education programs as key to reducing recidivism

Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill
Business
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Crozer Health, Prospect sued over plan to close Delaware County Memorial Hospital

The Foundation for Delaware County is taking Crozer and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, to court over their plan to shut down Delaware County Memorial Hospital.

3 years ago

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