
Crime
Man with baseball bat attacks Virginia congressman’s staffers; suspect in custody
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said the man entered his district office Monday morning and asked for him before “committing an act of violence” against two staff members.
2 years ago
How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
2 years ago
Listen 5:28Trump’s sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability. And women are noticing
It comes as women across the U.S. ponder the cultural landscape amid sweeping threats to their hard-won progress.
2 years ago
Woman charged in connection with Philadelphia prison break; 2 prisoners remain at large
According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.
2 years ago
What we know about the deadly Allen, Texas, mass shooting
Authorities have released the names of some of the victims killed in the mass shooting. Also, new details are emerging about the shooter's background.
2 years ago
3 things Philly small business owners say they want the next mayor to tackle
From South Philly to West Oak Lane, small business owners are concerned that if the next mayor can’t tackle crime, red tape and tax reform they won’t be able to grow.
2 years ago
Listen 1:46The Philly doctor who shoplifted the largest collection of stolen art known to authorities
Frank Waxman eventually pleaded guilty to theft of eight pieces, a fraction of the 100-plus he’s thought to have nabbed.
2 years ago
‘We started running’: 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting
Authorities on Saturday did not immediately provide details about the victims in Allen, Texas, but witnesses reported seeing children among them.
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Man dies after being placed in a chokehold by a subway rider
Manhattan prosecutors promised a “rigorous” investigation into whether to bring charges in the death of Jordan Neely.
2 years ago
1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical building
Atlanta police said the shooting occurred inside a Northside Medical building on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon
The Metropolitan Police force said officers arrested the man after he approached the palace gates on and threw items suspected to be shotgun cartridges onto the grounds.
2 years ago
Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.
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Trump accuser says many in her generation didn’t report rape
E. Jean Carroll's remarks on Monday came during cross-examination from Trump's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, who questioned why she did not contact police.
2 years ago
Writer tells jury in lawsuit trial: ‘Donald Trump raped me’
E. Jean Carroll has said #MeToo fueled her decision to come forward in a 2019 memoir and accompanying magazine excerpt.
2 years ago
Stolen car, minivan, SEPTA bus involved in chain-reaction crash in Philadelphia’s Lawndale section
The Hyundai was stolen last week in Northeast Philadelphia and fits the description of a car used in multiple robberies.
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