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Officers salute as the casket arrives at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Philadelphia for the funeral service for slain Police Officer Richard Mendez, Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023.
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

2 men found guilty in murder trial of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez

Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty in the murder of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez.

2 months ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation

A former SEPTA worker says she saw a homicide on the subway and has PTSD. She’s suing the agency and her union over her firing

Carmella Martin says SEPTA officials contended that she should go back to her previous position, despite her physician's recommendation against it.

2 months ago

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Crime
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Politics

Woman who worked for congressman accused of staging politically motivated attack

The 26-year-old woman, who worked for Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew, and a friend had reported she was attacked July 23 at a nature preserve in Egg Harbor Township.

2 months ago

a sign for The Opioid Crisis Action Network
Criminal Justice
Law

Delaware County DA accuses head of Opioid Crisis Action Network of using funds to coerce sexual favors from clients

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer charged Lawrence Arata with human trafficking, patronizing prostitutes, obstruction of justice and witness intimidation.

2 months ago

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Media
National
Politics

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settl

2 months ago

Medicine
Public Health
Social Justice

Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

The Sackler family must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years. Most of the money is to go to government entities to fight the opioid crisis.

2 months ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
Law
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Lawsuit says ‘carelessness’ and ‘negligence’ were to blame for January plane crash that killed 8 in Northeast Philly

Eight people were killed and 20 were hurt after the plane, operated by the Mexican company Med Jets, crashed in Northeast Philly in January.

2 months ago

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International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

U.S. men’s soccer team prevails in an unfriendly ‘friendly’; will they be back for July 4 game?

The Americans topped Paraguay, 2-1, displaying the intensity they will need for next summer’s FIFA World Cup.

2 months ago

Alina Habba speaks
Crime
Criminal Justice
New Jersey

FBI arrests New Jersey man for alleged property damage in office of federal prosecutor Alina Habba

FBI spokesperson Emily Molinari on Saturday confirmed the arrest of 51-year-old Keith Michael Lisa.

2 months ago

A handgun with a weapons permit underneath it
Delaware
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Federal judge denies bid to halt enforcement of Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun

Members of the gun rights lobby had argued that the state’s infrastructure was faulty, and could result in a de facto ban for would-be buyers.

2 months ago

Listen 0:44
Purdue Pharma's headquarters
Addiction
Criminal Justice
National
Public Health

Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

The new agreement replaces one the U.S. Supreme Court rejected last year, finding it would have improperly protected members of the family against future lawsuits.

2 months ago

Banner of new logo at Philadelphia Art Museum
Business
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

What does Sasha Suda claim in her lawsuit vs. Philly’s Art Museum?

The director and CEO of the Art Museum was abruptly fired last week. Here's a summary of her 30-page lawsuit against the museum.

2 months ago

Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
National
Public Health

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only one of the nine justices to say she would have revived the lower court orders immediately.

2 months ago

Bill Walters
Delaware
Gun Violence
Law

Estemos preparados o no, la ley de Delaware que exige un permiso para comprar una pistola entrará en vigor el próximo mes

La aplicación del estado, que los funcionarios tienen hasta 30 días para tramitar, aún no está disponible, lo que ha llevado a un opositor a predecir una prohibición temporal.

2 months ago

En la entrada de una tienda Big Lots
Food & Drink
National

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

A judge had given the Republican administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

2 months ago

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