Crime
‘Children still live there’: The fight for safe summer play in Kensington
Due to safety concerns in Kensington, the City of Philadelphia is downsizing a program designed to encourage outdoor play for kids.
2 years ago
Listen 5:23Federal funds help light up Delaware towns to fight crime
An effort to help Delaware towns improve lighting as a way to fight crime is getting a $2.5 million boost in funding from the American Rescue Plan.
2 years ago
Pa. man admits to Jan. 6 attacks on police, AP photographer
In a deal with prosecutors, Alan Byerly, 55, admitted to wielding a stun gun while confronting officers who were trying to protect the Capitol from the angry mob.
2 years ago
Woman bought handguns and sold them to minors, Philadelphia DA says
The D.A.'s office said one of the guns was used in a shooting.
2 years ago
FBI: No sign of Jimmy Hoffa under New Jersey bridge
The decadeslong mystery turned last year to land next to a former landfill under the Pulaski Skyway in Jersey City.
2 years ago
Philly police search for suspect in sexual assault at SEPTA Broad Street station
The incident occurred at the Snyder station before the first train came through early Monday. Video and DNA evidence could help police make a quick arrest.
2 years ago
Are gun buyback programs worth it? The answer is complicated
Gun buyback programs don’t do much for city violence but can be helpful in other ways. Is there a way to change them to be more effective?
2 years ago
Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre
The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.
2 years ago
Shofuso House fundraising to repair vandalism damage
A June 15th break-in caused what might be tens of thousands of dollars in damage to Philadelphia’s traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park.
2 years ago
Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers
The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday.
2 years ago
House sets up committee to consider Philly DA Krasner’s impeachment
The divided House of Representatives voted Wednesday to establish the five-member Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.
2 years ago
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse.
2 years ago
Mural worth millions damaged by vandals at Philly’s historic Shofuso House
Perpetrators broke into the historic Japanese house in Fairmount Park Wednesday night, causing millions in damage.
2 years ago
Philly man gets 15 years in ATM blast during civil unrest
Philadelphia police said at the time that 50 cash machines were hit by explosives in the same week amid civil unrest.
2 years ago
Armored vehicle carjacked in Wilmington, Delaware; suspect at large
Police say a male suspect, disguised in a dark blue Garda uniform, assaulted two female employees as they left the business.
2 years ago