
Crime
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees
Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.
12 months ago
Here are the key takeaways from N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s guilty verdict
Menendez has been found guilty of all bribery and corruption charges. Gov. Murphy says resign now or get expelled from the Senate.
12 months ago
Trump assassination attempt tied to lax Pa. gun laws, advocates say
Attempts to ban assault weapons or restrict gun access have stalled in the state.
12 months ago
The alleged crime did not involve a student in Brandywine School District, where psychologist John Arnold has provided students with emotional support since 2021.
12 months ago
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
Trump faced dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, and obstructing FBI efforts to get them back.
1 year ago
Gov. Shapiro says Pa. man killed at Trump rally was former fire chief who ‘died a hero’
Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
1 year ago
What we know about the suspect in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Officials say bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle and home of the suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
1 year ago
What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting
The former president was showing off a chart of border crossings at his Pennsylvania rally when at least five shots were fired. The gunman and a rallygoer are dead.
1 year ago
Man in custody after Wildwood shooting that left innocent bystander seriously injured
William C Hoyle, who was wanted for a shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition in Wildwood, New Jersey, has been taken into custody.
1 year ago
Johnny Doc, former Philly labor leader, gets 6 years for bribery and theft
“Dougherty’s crimes have inflicted immeasurable harm upon Local 98 and the City of Philadelphia," federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
1 year ago
John Dougherty gets 6 years for corruption and embezzlement convictions
The former IBEW Local 98 leader and political powerhouse must report to prison by Sept. 4.
1 year ago
A spokesperson for DA Larry Krasner said the death penalty decision followed “extensive input” from both experts and Fitzgerald’s family.
1 year ago
George Norcross and his co-defendants have been accused of developing Camden’s waterfront properties by manipulating a state tax-credit program.
1 year ago
Sen. Bob Menendez’s lawyer tells jury in closing that prosecutors failed to prove a single charge
The attorney said there were too many gaps in evidence that prosecutors wanted jurors to fill in to conclude crimes were committed.
1 year ago
Prosecutor tells New York City jury at bribery trial that Sen. Bob Menendez put power ‘up for sale’
Monteleoni's closing as the trial enters its ninth week in Manhattan federal court was expected to be about half finished when court concluded for the day.
1 year ago