
Courts & Law
Family says daughter sentenced to jail still hasn’t received cancer treatment
Ashley Menser was transferred to a state prison on Monday, 12 days after being taken into custody in Lebanon County
5 years ago
Gritty vindicated: Philly police say Flyers mascot did not assault kid
The allegations stemmed from an incident at a photo shoot at the Wells Fargo Center.
5 years ago
In first court appearance, indicted Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson pleads not guilty
Prosecutors say Johnson allegedly stepped in twice to help Universal hang onto real estate in his district, which covers parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Federal regulator supports gas pipeline builder in appeal to SCOTUS
PennEast’s plans had suffered a severe setback when a federal appeals court ruled the company lacked authority to seize state lands
5 years ago
Trial for ex-Philly cop involved in fatal shooting? Delayed for one word
The first trial of a Philly police officer charged with fatally shooting a suspect in nearly 20 years is being delayed indefinitely. The reason? It comes down to one word.
Air Date: January 30, 2020
Listen 20:47Philadelphia, state join suit against EPA over chemical-safety rules at industrial sites
The city and state joined 13 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit that says the new rules violate the Clean Air Act.
5 years ago
Woman raped in LOVE Park, suspect falls 25 feet in struggle with cops
The suspect fell 25 feet into SEPTA's Center City concourse while struggling with officers, police said. He was able to get away.
5 years ago
To combat gun violence, N.J. awards $20M to hospitals for intervention programs
New Jersey will begin trying to stem the tide of gun violence at a new place: hospitals.
5 years ago
Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson indicted by feds on corruption charges
Prosecutors allege Universal Companies offered work to Johnson’s wife, Dawn Chavous, in return for his help on a plan to redevelop a South Street theater.
5 years ago
Kenyatta Johnson claims innocence as federal indictment seems imminent
As details of federal charges against him and his wife come into focus, the Philadelphia councilmember writes them off as insulting and overzealous.
5 years ago
New Jersey and Pennsylvania cops dismantle gun ring
Officials said they dismantled a Philadelphia-based gun ring that peddled weapons and drugs in Camden.
5 years ago
Prince Andrew called uncooperative in Jeffrey Epstein probe
Britain's Prince Andrew has provided “zero cooperation” to the American investigators who want to interview him as part of their sex trafficking probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
5 years ago
Cosby prosecutors defend accusers’ testimony, fight appeal
Prosecutors who won a conviction in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case are defending their work as they fight the imprisoned actor's latest appeal.
5 years ago
We discuss advances in facial recognition and surveillance technology and what it means for our privacy and civil liberties.
Air Date: January 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Background check law to protect Pa. kids isn’t being enforced
After the Penn State abuse scandal rocked Pennsylvania, the state tried to strengthen its child protection laws. But one of them isn't being enforced, leaving kids vulnerable.
Air Date: January 23, 2020
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