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Philly DA says ‘Big Naddy Gang’ is no more after 3 members sentenced

Three more BNG members entered guilty pleas for murders and related offenses, and could be spending much or all of their remaining lives in prison.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
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Water provider Aqua sues chemical company, alleging PFAS contamination in West Chester

The lawsuit alleges French company Arkema negligently discharged PFAS into the Goose Creek watershed in West Chester.

1 year ago

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Addiction
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‘Strong enough to kill an elephant’: Delaware fentanyl dealer convicted after state’s biggest bust

Investigators tracked a trail of drugs from a Mexican cartel to Delaware, seizing about 35 pounds of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, meth and “tranq.”

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania residents will need REAL ID to board planes beginning May 7. Here’s what to know

Because of the pandemic, the enforcement date for REAL ID was postponed from 2021.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

3 years after Philly limited police stops, research offers glimpse into who’s still getting pulled over

Since 2022, Philly cops have not been able to stop someone for an expired registration or broken taillight.

1 year ago

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Environment
New Jersey
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‘Would have been devastating’: Camden scrapyard fire could have sent sewage into 500,000 basements, official says

In a recording obtained by WHYY, a Camden County official said it was “by the grace of God” neighboring sewage treatment operations were spared.

1 year ago

Reed Gusciora speaking at a podium
New Jersey
Policing

Trenton mayor, police director promise changes after report found officers frequently use excessive force, violate rights

Trenton, N.J. officials say police officers are receiving extensive training to safeguard residents and protect their Constitutional rights.

1 year ago

Donald Trump claps next to Elon Musk
Studio 2
Government
Government Accountability
Politics

DOGE’s access to sensitive American data

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have been seeking access to troves of Americans’ sensitive data. Could Musk use this info for personal profit?

Air Date: February 27, 2025 12:00 pm

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Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

Kensington drug crackdown has some impact, but it’s still very early days

Drug market shifts to new blocks as city gears up Wellness Court program.

1 year ago

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New Jersey
Politics

Attorneys for South Jersey power broker George Norcross celebrate dismissal of charges

Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw ordered the dismissal of the indictment. State prosecutors plan to appeal “immediately.”

1 year ago

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Crime
Delaware
Employment
Policing

‘These guys weren’t working’: 2 top cops in Bethany Beach, Delaware stole $150,000 in OT pay

Chief Redmon and Capt. Cathell didn’t tell lower-ranking officers that hundreds of overtime shifts were available. Then they stole the money.

1 year ago

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National
New Jersey

Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients

The cities defending the laws in New Jersey and Illinois said they were passed to address disturbing behavior from protesters outside of health care clinics.

1 year ago

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Animals
Crime
Philadelphia

Police looking for suspect in Southwest Philly stable arson that killed 2 horses

Police say a man was caught on surveillance leaving the stables just before the fire started.

1 year ago

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Politics
Religion

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

A federal judge found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while a lawsuit challenging it plays out.

1 year ago

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Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Religion

5 more arrested in connection with 2024 Eid al-Fitr shooting in West Philadelphia

An additional five suspects have been charged with procuring the guns used in the shooting near the Philadelphia Masjid last April.

1 year ago

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