
Crime
Trauma and Gun Violence Reporting, Housing Prices Through the Roof, Sixers in Play-In Tournament
Gun violence in Philadelphia is down, but you wouldn't know it from the news headlines. We'll talk about how gun violence reporting re-traumatizes survivors.
Air Date: April 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 42:59Arrest warrant issued for Pennsylvania state Rep. Kevin Boyle
The warrant is for a violation of a protection from abuse order. Boyle, a Democrat, represents part of Northeast Philadelphia and has served in the House since 2011.
1 year ago
Affidavit: Daughter’s boyfriend of whom Atlantic City Mayor disapproved recorded abuse in video call
The affidavit includes a transcript of dialogue between the Smalls and their daughter that were recorded by cell phones or laptops, apparently without the parents' knowledge.
1 year ago
Former Bucks County hospital director pleads guilty to embezzling over $600K from charity fund
An investigation began in January 2022 when the Doylestown Hospital’s board of directors reported they were receiving insufficient funds charges on one of their accounts.
1 year ago
Atlantic City mayor and wife accused of abusing teen daughter
Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small, allegedly “physically and emotionally” abused their daughter over the course of two months last winter.
1 year ago
Woman charged after 2 stabbed, including 1-year-old, in Center City
Officers said in a press conference that both attacks seem to be completely random.
1 year ago
Person of interest in custody after woman, 1-year-old stabbed in Center City: Police
Officers said in a press conference on Saturday that both attacks seem to be completely random.
1 year ago
Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife cites need for surgery in request to delay her trial
Nadine Menendez says a newly diagnosed condition requires surgery within six weeks. A federal judge is set for a May 6 trial of the senator, his wife and two businessmen.
1 year ago
Why a business coalition wants more employers to overlook criminal records in Philly
Advocates say too much talent is sitting on the sidelines because criminal records are holding some applicants back.
1 year ago
DA plans to seek death penalty against man charged with killing 3 relatives in Levittown
Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn plans to seek capital punishment because of the “multiple killings and grave risk to others.”
1 year ago
Kitten wrapped in duct tape, other animals rescued from Chester County home; suspect charged
According to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, officials were alerted to a maimed kitten while responding to a call about a stray dog in Coatesville last week.
1 year ago
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes
Ohio, Vermont and Maryland are among the states that have removed prop betting on college athletes.
1 year ago
Court agrees to block collection of Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
The development came just before New York Attorney General Letitia James was expected to initiate efforts to collect the judgment.
1 year ago
Bensalem teen accused of killing 12-year-old girl sentenced to 15 to 40 years
Ash Cooper, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to third-degree murder in the November 2022 death of 12-year-old Morgan Connors. Prosecutors said a motive was never revealed.
1 year ago
Woman accused of stealing more than $130K from Delaware County youth club while working as treasurer
According to police, money stolen from the Springfield Youth Club by Kathleen Hammond was used for Eagles games, Billy Joel concert tickets and Amazon purchases.
1 year ago