Courts & Law
FBI terror suspect allegedly planned to attack Philly on Labor Day
During Pitts’ last meeting with the undercover agent on Sunday, Pitts also discussed his interest in planning a future attack in Philadelphia, where he once lived.
6 years ago
Bystanders to fatal overdoses increasingly becoming criminal defendants
More and more, trouble is following fellow drug users, friends and relatives of those dying from overdoses.
6 years ago
A lifetime investment: Big money pours into Supreme Court battle
President Trump hasn't yet nominated a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, but the fight over confirming that nominee began the day Kennedy gave notice.
6 years ago
Montco’s preliminary tally for Cosby trials cost tops $400,000
Whether Cosby must reimburse the county for the costs of his two trials as part of his sentence – or if taxpayers will pick up some of the tab – will be decided in the fall
6 years ago
Roberts, right of Kennedy, is new center of Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts is the Supreme Court's new man in the middle. It's just that the middle may have moved well to the right.
6 years ago
Fireworks are (mostly) legal now in the tri-state area. Here’s what you need to know.
Over the last year, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware have all relaxed their consumer fireworks laws.
6 years ago
The Supreme Court: Kennedy’s retirement and recent rulings
Air Date: June 29, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Trump says he will nominate new Supreme Court Justice from this list
Here is a look at who is under consideration.
6 years ago
Family pleads for mercy, sentencing delayed in Renee Tartaglione’s $2 million scam
A jury last year convicted Renee Tartaglione on 53 charges including theft, fraud and tax evasion.
6 years ago
Historic settlement for victims of Philly food truck explosion
Two minors injured in the explosion and fire, as well as the family of the truck owner and her daughter killed in the blast, will share the $160 million award
6 years ago
Philly DA vows to protect unauthorized immigrants victimized by crime
Larry Krasner's pledge is in response to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions saying that fleeing gangs or domestic violence no longer qualifies as cause for seeking asylum.
6 years ago
Supreme court to lose its swing voter: Justice Anthony Kennedy to retire
Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic political battle over his replacement.
6 years ago
Pa. teachers unions could feel brunt of Supreme Court decision
Conservative groups cheered the decision as a triumph for free speech.
6 years ago
Listen 3:41Supreme Court deals blow to government unions
SCOTUS ruled Wednesday that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining.
6 years ago
Officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen in Pittsburgh
A Pennsylvania police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager has been charged with criminal homicide.
6 years ago