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Timothy Piazza is seen with his parents in a file photo
Crime
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
6abc

2 former Penn State students plead guilty in 2017 fraternity hazing death

Brendan Young and Daniel Casey pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and a single count of reckless endangerment.

2 years ago

The Al-Aqsa Islamic Society
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident

Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.

2 years ago

Christiana Hospital entrance
Delaware
Health Care
Law

‘Draconian’: Delaware’s largest hospital system sues over creation of hospital cost review board

The aim of the new review board is to reduce costs of health care for Delawareans. But ChristianaCare says it’s a state takeover of hospitals.

2 years ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Policing

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 years ago

Listen 0:58
Dr. Janine Darby speaking at a podium
Pennsylvania
Policing

Montco 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 years ago

Listen 0:40
Nate Golubiewski trying to use an EV charging station
Energy
Environment
Technology
Transportation
Billy Penn

So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers

The federal government is investing in EV infrastructure, but very slowly.

2 years ago

Mark Dial entering the courthouse
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

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 years ago

Fiery multi-vehicle crash under investigation in Egg Harbor Township, NJ (6abc)
New Jersey
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

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 years ago

Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Law
Philadelphia
Transportation

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 years ago

Listen 1:09
Donald Trump smiling intensely
Crime
Elections
Government Accountability

Prosecutors 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 years ago

Larry Krasner
Philadelphia
Policing
Streets & Roads
Transportation

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 years ago

Listen 1:08
John Ervin Arnold
Crime
Delaware
K-12

Delaware certified bogus ‘doctorate degree’ in psychology for school therapist charged with raping 5-year-old girl

State education officials now admit they erred in verifying that Arnold has advanced degrees in psychology from Ohio University, which he never attended.

2 years ago

Listen 2:21
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Criminal Justice
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Judge approves $284M settlement with plaintiffs for 10 of 17 universities sued for alleged price fixing

The settlement does not include the University of Pennsylvania and six other colleges, which are continuing to defend themselves against the class-action lawsuit.

2 years ago

The scene from the mass shooting in West Philadelphia on July 21, 2024 (6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
6abc

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 years ago

Police car with siren flashing.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

Ex-Philly officer Edsual Mendoza gets at least 8 years in killing of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Sidiero

Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years.

2 years ago

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