
Crime
Proposed ban on wearing ski masks, balaclavas in public places may soon become law in Philadelphia
Fines would be $250 and up to $2,000 if done during criminal activity.
3 days ago
Pa. Supreme Court Justice’s name surfaces in Johnny Doc’s embezzlement trial
The testimony about Justice Kevin Dougherty came during the federal embezzlement trial of his brother John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia City Council reviews 911 system deficiencies
City Council members hosted a hearing to talk about problems in Philly's 911 system including a 50-plus dispatcher deficit and not enough police to handle calls.
3 weeks ago
Are Third-Party Presidential Candidates Spoilers? Johnny Doc on Trial, A Fish with ‘Feet’
Are outsider presidential candidates good for democracy? Is it fair to call them spoilers? Also, former IBEW leader Johnny Doc's trial and Drexel puts Tiktaalik on display.
Air Date: November 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:55Escaped murderer charged with burglary and theft while on the run for 2 weeks
Cavalcante was charged Monday with felony counts of burglary, criminal trespass, theft, and possession of a firearm as well as a number of misdemeanor charges.
3 weeks ago
Jury deliberates fate of suspected serial killer accused in six deaths in Delaware and Philadelphia
Defense attorneys presented no evidence of their own and did not call any witnesses.
3 weeks ago
Search continues for driver after 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by car in Philly
Police said they are searching for a silver vehicle that was seen leaving the scene.
3 weeks ago
Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV
The agents, assigned to protect Naomi Biden, were out with her in the Georgetown neighborhood late Sunday night.
3 weeks ago
Ivanka Trump testified in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump's testimony before a New York judge Wednesday offered a glimpse into the strategy former President Donald Trump's legal team could deploy.
4 weeks ago
Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: ‘This is not a political rally’
Trump's turn on the witness stand represents a remarkable convergence of his legal troubles and his political ventures at a time when he also faces criminal indictments.
4 weeks ago
Cleaning up blood after a shooting will soon be handled by professionals in Philly
Starting this fall, the PPD will call a professional cleaning service to handle blood after a shooting that happens in an outdoor, public space.
4 weeks ago
When someone is shot on a Philadelphia street, residents often handle the crime scene. City leaders are piloting a new protocol to help.
1 month ago
Listen 4:43Ex-union leader John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial starts this week. He could get jail time.
There’s also a pending federal extortion charge against the formerly powerful IBEW leader.
1 month ago
Residents of Maine gather to pray and reflect, days after a mass shooting left 18 people dead
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf began services at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston with a moment of silence.
1 month ago
SEPTA bus driver dies after being shot 6 times in Germantown; person of interest in custody
A SEPTA bus driver has died after being shot in Philadelphia's Germantown Thursday morning.
1 month ago