
Crime
Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting injures 7 in North Philadelphia
The victims, between the ages of 16 and 46, were shot while standing outside Wednesday night. Police say one is in critical condition while the rest are stable at a hospital.
10 months ago
Police officer ‘fighting for his life’ after Kensington shooting, suspect charged
Mayor Parker said the husband, father and six-and-a-half-year veteran of PPD is on life support after Saturday’s shooting.
10 months ago
Listen 1:08Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez’s curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial
Prosecutors showed jurors multiple instances when Menendez researched the value of gold as he tried to help a businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cash.
10 months ago
SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes
Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.
10 months ago
Prosecutors try to link alleged bribes of Sen. Bob Menendez to appointment of federal prosecutor
Before Menendez recommended Philip Sellinger be appointed as New Jersey's U.S. attorney, he asked Sellinger to look into a criminal case, prosecutors say.
10 months ago
Court upholds law taking jurisdiction over SEPTA crimes from Philly DA Larry Krasner
A divided Commonwealth Court turned down Krasner's argument that the law passed late last year by Republicans in the General Assembly violates the state Constitution.
10 months ago
President Biden says he won’t offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence
The president says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.
10 months ago
12 federally charged in Kensington drug bust operation
The group was arrested after over a year of investigating and undercover drug buys, authorities say.
10 months ago
‘The system is fair’: Pa. voters unlikely to be bothered by Hunter Biden conviction
There appears to be little fanfare after a guilty verdict came down in the second most high-profile felony case of a political figure during the 2024 race for president.
10 months ago
Listen 1:33New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution
His testimony Wednesday represented the second time that a top law enforcement figure has said the Democrat tried to speak about a criminal case affecting a businessman.
10 months ago
Wildwood bans backpacks on N.J. beach, boardwalk after chaotic start to season
Wildwood has had a chaotic start to the season after rowdy groups of teens on the boardwalk forced the resort to declare a state of emergency over Memorial Day Weekend.
10 months ago
Jersey Shore cops, pols want to hold parents responsible for kids’ rowdy actions after melees
Police chiefs and Republican lawmakers say parents should be held responsible for the actions of their children that create disturbances or damage in public places.
10 months ago
What’s next for Hunter Biden after his conviction on federal gun charges
Jurors found Biden guilty after three hours of deliberations over two days. Now, President Joe Biden’s son faces sentencing and another trial on tax charges.
10 months ago
38 arrested in Cherry Hill retail theft operation
Police worked with more than 20 local retailers and merchants involved with the Cherry Hill Retail Theft Initiative.
10 months ago
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is convicted of all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial
Jurors found him guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun.
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