Crime
Pew report finds that Philly continues to struggle, despite pandemic bounce back
A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.
2 years ago
6abc
Cybercriminals stole sensitive photos of nearly 3K patients in LVHN data breach: Officials
Some of those images were posted on the dark web.
2 years ago
Philadelphia adds surveillance cameras outside recreation centers
The installation of more than 100 cameras is part of an effort to deter crime.
2 years ago
Ex-firefighter from Pa. gets prison for Jan. 6 extinguisher attack
Robert Sanford struck two police officers in the head with the fire extinguisher that he threw as he stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with a mob of Trump supporters.
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NPR
N.J. imam stabbed during prayer, attacker subdued by congregants
An imam was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer Sunday at a mosque in N.J. The suspect was quickly subdued by worshippers, arrested and charged.
2 years ago
Trump’s response to criminal charges revives election lies
Trump is repeating what's been a consistent refrain throughout his political career — claiming without evidence that an election is being rigged against him.
2 years ago
Fashion District will require minors to be accompanied by an adult after 2 p.m.
Word on the change in policy comes one day after conflicting reports of hundreds of young people gathering in Center City.
2 years ago
Bob Lee, Cash App founder and MobileCoin exec, slain at 43
MobileCoin CEO Josh Goldbard says Lee made large contributions to Android at Google and was the first chief technology officer of Square before coming to MobileCoin.
2 years ago
6abc
Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting
Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.
2 years ago
Trump’s bravado tested as legal woes overlap with campaign
While most defendants would see an arrest as an indignity to be handled quietly, Trump — who has always craved the media spotlight — seized the PR and fundraising opportunity.
2 years ago
NPR
5 things to know about Donald Trump’s felony charges
Trump is the first former president to face criminal charges — and he's already turning the charges into narrative fodder for his reelection bid.
2 years ago
At a glance: The three hush money cases in Trump indictment
Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He surrendered earlier Tuesday in Manhattan and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
2 years ago
Krasner asks council for additional $7 million to tackle rise in retail theft and carjackings
DA Larry Krasner pointed the finger at city police for a rise in retail thefts that has caused several businesses to close in the city.
2 years ago
Police investigate phoned threat to Rider University
Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to shelter in place while police investigated an active shooter threat Monday afternoon.
2 years ago
Trump faces setbacks in other probes as NY case proceeds
Investigations from Atlanta to Washington are still pressing forward, underscoring the broad range of peril he confronts as he seeks to reclaim the presidency.
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