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Philly DA busts deed theft ring for alleged heist of 10 homes
The suspects allegedly conspired to fraudulently transfer the ownership of North Philadelphia homes, stealing houses out from under their rightful owners.
4 years ago
Philly civil rights attorneys seek to end stop-and-frisk for ‘quality of life’ offenses
A new court filing seeks to order Philly police to end the practice of stop-and-frisks premised on “quality of life” issues.
4 years ago
Philly advances ban on shops selling pipes and other drug accessories
The legislation that moved ahead aims to make it harder to open a store that sells vapes, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia.
4 years ago
Philly sheriff sales to move online, sparking fears of real estate speculation
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office will resume sales of distressed real estate next month and move all auctions online for the first time ever.
4 years ago
FBI arrests Philly Proud Boys president photographed at Capitol insurrection
The leader of a Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, was arrested by federal agents. Zach Rehl was arrested at his Port Richmond home.
4 years ago
Feds: Gun smugglers traveled on Amtrak to Philadelphia, N.J.
Federal authorities arrested one trafficker at 30th Street Station. He was traveling with a duffel bag containing 10 pistols he purchased in his home state of North Carolina.
4 years ago
State College smoothie shop owner charged in assault of Capitol Police officer who died after riot
Federal officials allege Julian Khater sprayed a chemical repellent at Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6. The officer died the next day.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf vows all vaccine-eligible Pa. residents will get appointment for jab by end of March
The state’s vaccination supply is increasing to help meet Wolf’s goal. State officials are also helping counties set up clinics and mass-vaccination sites.
4 years ago
FDR Park gets $4.5M funding boost for new Welcome Center and ‘destination’ playground
FDR Park is one of Philadelphia’s largest parks and has seen its popularity grow as the pandemic draws people to green spaces.
4 years ago
After COVID scare, Philly begins rapid testing incarcerated people ahead of courtroom dates
After a person exposed to COVID-19 while incarcerated entered a city courtroom, Philadelphia said it will begin testing prison inmates ahead of trials.
4 years ago
Philly’s iconic Ben Franklin Parkway to get a major redesign
The city released a request for proposals seeking designers to guide a major redesign of a stretch of the Parkway between Logan Circle and the Philadelphia Art Museum.
4 years ago
How Rite Aid’s ‘glitch’ helped suburban residents get Philly’s vaccine supply
The pharmacy chain turned away eligible city residents under 75 despite qualifying health conditions, but accepted those with suburban addresses.
4 years ago