Courts & Law

The DA's Office said Wednesday it has approved charges of not only murder, but also robbery, theft, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and other offenses.

One listless cat died on the way to the hospital, and another cat and dog were euthanized. Owner Mark Ptomey faces 64 animal cruelty charges.

The case involving Mahmoud Khalil has far-reaching implications for free speech, executive power and the limits of federal immigration authority.

Scott disappeared during her work shift at an assisted living facility in Chestnut Hill on Oct 4. Her body was then discovered in a shallow grave two weeks later.

New Castle County officials deny planned mass reclassification of properties raises possible due process concerns.

The judge took into account Ian Cleary’s guilty plea, his remorse and his long history of mental illness in giving a sentence below state guidelines.

Right now, homicide charges have not yet been filed against Keon King as the district attorney's office continues to investigate.

The eviction order was for a previous tenant, but a state court said the landlord “weaponized” the process to remove the Murphy family.

The discovery was made behind an abandoned school near Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.

Jennifer Mascott may not have the same “baggage” as Emil Bove, but Democrats decry her lack of experience and area ties.

Pennsylvania's first-term Democratic governor has either filed or joined more than a dozen lawsuits against the Trump administration in 2025.

The court found the plaintiffs were not harmed by an agreement not yet in effect and Sheriff Fred Harran did not need approval from county commissioners.

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.

Police arrested a suspect, 21-year-old Keon King, who authorities say was the last person in contact with Scott, who vanished after her overnight shift at her job.

Cody Balmer told police he planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he had encountered him after breaking into the building, according to court documents.