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Courts & Law

Heavily armed police officers stand by at 15th and Erie while negotiators persuade a gunman to surrender. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong

They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.

6 years ago

a sign advertises a program that allows food stamp recipients to use their EBT cards to shop at a farmer's market
Immigration
New Jersey

N.J. joins lawsuit against Trump’s effort to drive immigrants off public aid programs

New Jersey is opposing the Trump administration’s effort to penalize immigrants who rely on public aid programs like food stamps.

6 years ago

Radio Times
Criminal Justice
Law

Justice denied

Chester Hollman III was freed from prison weeks ago after serving 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit. He joins Marty to talk about his incarceration and his reentry.

Air Date: August 16, 2019 10:00 am

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Health Care
New Jersey

New Jersey’s medically assisted suicide law put on hold

Gov. Murphy, who signed the bill, said that AG Grewal would release guidance for residents in light of the order and vowed to oppose the lawsuit in court.

6 years ago

Policer officers watch as a gunman is apprehended following a standoff Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Alleged police shooter’s lawyer called — and DA Larry Krasner picked up

Krasner’s involvement in the North Philly hostage negotiation was unusual. Several people, including a Trump appointee, have raised questions about his involvement.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross, center right, speaks during a news conference at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. A gunman, identified as Maurice Hill, wounded six police officers before surrendering early Thursday, after a 7 ½-hour standoff.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia
Public Safety

North Philly shooter had AR-15, to face ‘many charges’ as leaders call for gun control

Elected officials praised police handling of the Wednesday night shooting, and used the occasion to make passionate pleas for increased gun control.

6 years ago

Emily Fredricks pictured in front of a flower wall. (Emily Fredricks Foundation)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
PlanPhilly

Philly DA Krasner may appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck cyclist

Philly DA Larry Krasner is reviewing “options” in case against driver who struck and killed bicyclist Emily Fredricks.

6 years ago

Bishop Ronald Gainer celebrates Easter mass at the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in Harrisburg on Sunday, April 21, 2019. (Vicki Vellios Briner/Special to PennLive)
Pennsylvania
Religion
PA Post

Diocese of Harrisburg pays out $12 million to victims of clergy sex abuse

The diocese launched its compensation program in February. Those wishing to apply had to do so by mid-May.

6 years ago

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times

Standoff in North Philadelphia

6 years ago

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The Why
Kids
Law
Pennsylvania

Could alleged Boy Scout victims in Pa. get justice years later?

Forty people in Pennsylvania have alleged they were sexually abused when they were in the Boy Scouts. Some allegations go back decades, but accusers may still be able to sue.

Air Date: August 15, 2019

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Unless a federal court intervenes, Planned Parenthood says it will formally withdraw from the nation's family planning program for low-income people. (Jeff Roberson/AP)
NPR
Health Care
National

Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood says it will formally withdraw from the nation's family planning program for low-income people within days, unless a federal court intervenes.

6 years ago

Court gavel, brown wood against a dark background
New Jersey
Policing

Key changes could improve N.J. municipal court system, study group says

Among the recommendations: Impose fewer license suspensions for failure to pay fines and fees, and continue to promote the use of payment plans.

6 years ago

Metal police handcuffs on a dark wooden board.
Down the Shore
Criminal Justice
New Jersey

Prosecutor: Juvenile charged in Jersey Shore murder

A juvenile has been arrested and charged with the murder of a woman in Ocean County, prosecutors say. 

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale file photo taken June 12, 2015. (Dan Gleiter / PennLive)
Pennsylvania
Politics
PA Post

Pa. Auditor General calls for more training, closer scrutiny of district judges

"No defendant should ever wind up with a criminal record because a judge for whatever reason handed out the wrong complaint form."

6 years ago

The 1900 block of North Gratz Street in North Philadelphia, home of the most ticketed sidewalks in the city. (Max Marin/Billy Penn)
The Why
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly gives out tickets for trashy blocks. Why isn’t it working?

A handful of blocks in Philadelphia get fined again and again for trash, but it doesn't seem to be stopping the litter.

Air Date: August 13, 2019

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