Courts & Law
Woman charged with misdemeanor assault in viral SEPTA pepper-spraying incident
A former WHYY intern was seen pepper-spraying a conservative influencer in the face on a SEPTA bus earlier this month.
4 weeks ago
Delaware’s shield law protects providers sued or criminally prosecuted by an out-of-state entity for providing reproductive health care.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:59Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
Federal immigration officers have shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.
1 month ago
Pa. Supreme Court rules Chester does not have unilateral power to seize Chester Water Authority
The Chester Water Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems, serving approximately 200,000 across Chester and Delaware counties.
1 month ago
Prosecutors move to drop child abuse charges against Atlantic City superintendent
La’Quetta Small was charged with physically attacking her teenage daughter in 2024 alongside her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.
1 month ago
Camden balances surveillance and public safety while leaning heavily on drone technology
As Camden County Police expand drone programs, surveillance in New Jersey is becoming more common.
1 month ago
The township has launched a nationwide search and the application window closes Feb 16.
1 month ago
Listen 0:49Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections
A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.
1 month ago
Court ruling in Philly jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia reversed a lower court decision that released the former Columbia University graduate student.
1 month ago
Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops
It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words.
1 month ago
Bucks County sheriff ends ICE collaboration agreement
Newly elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.
1 month ago
Listen 1:10Supreme Court weighs in on trans athlete bans
The U.S. Supreme Court hears two cases challenging state bans on participation, Tuesday. We discuss the potential impact on transgender girls and women.
Air Date: January 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11New Jersey sues Camden scrapyard operator EMR over neighborhood impact
Attorney General Matt Platkin filed the suit nearly a year after a major blaze at the Camden scrapyard.
1 month ago
Listen 0:58Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.
Air Date: January 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11NJ Transit launches a campaign raising awareness about human trafficking ahead of the World Cup
The campaign features messaging and ads on billboards, transit shelters and at stations emphasizing vigilance and help options for victims.
2 months ago
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