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12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

The jury includes a sales professional, a software engineer, an English teacher and multiple lawyers.

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An upcoming Supreme Court case could have enormous repercussions for the unhoused and for cities tackling the problem to find shelter for people experiencing houselessness.
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Can Homelessness Be Criminalized?, A Preview of Philadelphia’s Festival Season

An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.

Air Date: April 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Jelly Roll
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Pa. wedding band Jellyroll suing country star Jelly Roll, claiming trademark infringement

The band, from Chadds Ford, have been performing for years. The lawsuit claims that there's been confusion in the marketplace since the Tennessee-native singer rose to fame.

1 year ago

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Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Arrest warrant issued for Pennsylvania state Rep. Kevin Boyle

The warrant is for a violation of a protection from abuse order. Boyle, a Democrat, represents part of Northeast Philadelphia and has served in the House since 2011.

1 year ago

Marty Small
Crime
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New Jersey

Affidavit: Daughter’s boyfriend of whom Atlantic City Mayor disapproved recorded abuse in video call

The affidavit includes a transcript of dialogue between the Smalls and their daughter that were recorded by cell phones or laptops, apparently without the parents' knowledge.

1 year ago

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Crime
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Pennsylvania
6abc

Former Bucks County hospital director pleads guilty to embezzling over $600K from charity fund

An investigation began in January 2022 when the Doylestown Hospital’s board of directors reported they were receiving insufficient funds charges on one of their accounts.

1 year ago

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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
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Philly DA sets up new unit focusing on repeat gun offenders

The goal is to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies involved in this work as well.

1 year ago

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Crime
Government Accountability
Home & Family
Law
New Jersey

Atlantic City mayor and wife accused of abusing teen daughter

Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small, allegedly “physically and emotionally” abused their daughter over the course of two months last winter.

1 year ago

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Crime
Philadelphia
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6abc

Woman charged after 2 stabbed, including 1-year-old, in Center City

Officers said in a press conference that both attacks seem to be completely random.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump leaves Manhattan criminal court, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in New York.
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Trump’s criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York

For the first time in U.S. history, a former president will sit in a courtroom for the first day of his criminal trial. It kicks off with an 18-person jury selection.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Policing
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Philly police want to jump on high-tech policing bandwagon

The goal is to streamline the paperwork process and add high-tech criminology and even drones to help those on patrol.

1 year ago

Synagogue
Crime
6abc

Person of interest in custody after woman, 1-year-old stabbed in Center City: Police

Officers said in a press conference on Saturday that both attacks seem to be completely random.

1 year ago

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New Jersey
Public Health

Breastfeeding mothers in New Jersey could soon be exempt from jury duty

Under current state law, breastfeeding is not allowed in a jury setting.

1 year ago

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New Jersey
Religion

New Jersey officials say they are probing hate crime after Islamic center is vandalized at Rutgers

“Let me be clear: New Jersey will not tolerate acts of hate against the Muslim community,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin.

1 year ago

Aftermath of shooting at Eid celebration
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

3 hurt, 5 arrested in West Philly shooting during Eid al-Fitr celebration, police say

Three people are being treated for gunshot injuries. Five people are in custody, including a teenager shot by police.

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