Courts & Law
Philly’s controversial for-profit eviction system could shut down in the coming weeks
The Landlord and Tenant Office may not have the insurance it needs to continue operating.
2 months ago
Listen 0:58Montco officials identify human remains recovered in Towamencin Township in March
Officials said they don’t suspect foul play and are listing the cause of death as “undetermined.”
2 months ago
Listen 0:40So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers
The federal government is investing in EV infrastructure, but very slowly.
2 months ago
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
Attorneys for former officer Mark Dial, who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry as he sat in his car in Kensington last August, sought the change of venue in the spring.
2 months ago
Two people killed, multiple injured in fiery Egg Harbor Township, NJ crash: Police
Police say two people have died after a three-car collision in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township Friday night.
2 months ago
Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement
The goal is to make sure Philadelphians don’t have to dodge parked cars on sidewalks and curb cuts.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
The Manhattan DA's office said that the high court’s opinion “has no bearing” on the hush money case and does not support vacating the jury’s unanimous verdict.
2 months ago
Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says
Prosecutors say Michael Vahey was driving nearly 60 miles per hour when he fatally struck Dr. Barbara Friedes. The DA’s office is seeking a $1 million bail.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08State education officials now admit they erred in verifying that Arnold has advanced degrees in psychology from Ohio University, which he never attended.
2 months ago
Listen 2:21The settlement does not include the University of Pennsylvania and six other colleges, which are continuing to defend themselves against the class-action lawsuit.
2 months ago
Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting
Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.
2 months ago
Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years.
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Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan
The court granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate Biden's entire student loan forgiveness program.
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Ex-Philly detective James Pitts convicted of perjury in coerced murder confession case
James Pitts has been accused of aggressive physical interrogation tactics and coercing false confessions in numerous lawsuits and complaints.
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Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
Multiple state prisons in Pennsylvania lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of incarcerated people at risk during increasingly common high temperatures.
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