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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian
Crime
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Trial begins for Nadine Menendez, wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez

Menendez was originally scheduled to face trial last year with her husband, but a breast cancer diagnosis led to surgery that forced her trial to be delayed.

1 year ago

John Arnold and his bogus degree
Crime
Delaware

Delaware K–5 therapist with bogus doctoral degree pleads no contest to raping 5-year-old girl

John Ervin Arnold counseled kids who experienced trauma or had behavioral health issues. His rape arrest came after child disclosed abuse at summer camp.

1 year ago

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Demonstrators rally in support of federal workers
Business
Government
National

Judge orders Trump to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies

A federal judge said that the terminations were directed by the Office of Personnel Management and its acting director, Charles Ezell, who lacked the authority to do so.

1 year ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Government Accountability
International
Protests
Social Justice

Government asks that detained Columbia student’s legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana

Immigration enforcement agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident who is married to an American citizen, in New York on Saturday.

1 year ago

a Bethany Beach police vehicle
Crime
Delaware
Policing

‘Estos tipos no estaban trabajando’: 2 jefes de policía de Bethany Beach, Delaware, sustrajeron $150,000 en pagos de horas extras

El jefe Redmon y el capitán Cathell no les dijeron a los oficiales de menor rango que había cientos de turnos de horas extra disponibles. Entonces se apropiaron del dinero.

1 year ago

Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

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

Goose Creek
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

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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A view of fentanyl and other drugs seized by law enforcement in Delaware
Addiction
Crime
Delaware

‘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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a sample Pennsylvania REAL ID
Government
Pennsylvania
Transportation

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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a police car with lights
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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Large fire with billowing smoke
Environment
New Jersey
Public Health
Public Safety

‘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

George Norcross III speaks
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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