
Crime
Delco man pleads guilty to felony charge in riot at U.S. Capitol
A suburban Philadelphia man charged in the January 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol after he was turned in by an ex-girlfriend after reportedly insulting her intelligence.
3 years ago
Self-defense classes help Asian and Pacific Islander women feel safer in New York
The classes are taught by Jess Ng, a Muay Thai fighter who grew up in Queens, to empower Asian and Pacific Islander women to feel safer in New York City.
3 years ago
Philly police partner with housing authority to fight city violence
The efforts are designed to fight an increasing wave of violence in the city which is approaching 200 murders not even halfway through 2022.
3 years ago
Family identifies student stabbed at Coatesville High School; suspect not in custody
According to family, 16-year-old Mickey Raynor Jr. was taken to Paoli Hospital.
3 years ago
Despite six homicides over the weekend, Philly is still behind the record-breaking 2021 tally
The current tally is about 7% behind the record for homicides set in 2021, but Philadelphia’s DA is still cautious after a weekend where six were killed.
3 years ago
Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say
Shoppers and a retired police officer were among the 10 shot and killed at a Buffalo supermarket by a white teenager who authorities say was motivated by racial hatred.
3 years ago
At least 10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket
Authorities say a gunman opened fire with a rifle, and that officials are investigating it as a “hate crime and racially motived violent extremism.”
3 years ago
Curfew for young people after Milwaukee shootings injure 21
Three people were injured in the first shooting, one in the second, and 17 in what police described as an exchange of gunfire between two groups of people.
3 years ago
Man shot by Philadelphia police officer inside 39th District building
The gunfire happened just after 9 a.m. inside the building in Hunting Park.
3 years ago
Owners of The Original Tony Luke’s cheesesteak shop plead guilty to tax fraud
Prosecutors say the cheesesteak shop owners bilked the IRS out of between $550,000 and $1.5 million.
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup: May 9, 2022
PA senate and gubernatorial candidate reactions to the SCOTUS abortion draft leak; Philadelphia police officer faces murder charges; the rise in gardening during the pandemic
Air Date: May 9, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Everyone’s trying to solve Philly’s gun violence crisis. Is more collaboration the answer?
Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
3 years ago
Listen 2:08New Jersey launches license plate cameras to combat soaring car theft rate
New Jersey will use $10 million in federal funds to install license plate readers along highways and on police cars in hopes of tracking down stolen vehicles.
3 years ago
As National Victims Rights Week kicks off, Philadelphia’s gun violence shows no sign of slowing down
As Philadelphia marks National Crime Victims Rights Week with a series of events, the city’s gun violence shows no signs of abating.
3 years ago
Philadelphia police investigate double shooting at football field near Temple University’s campus
Police say two adults were shot while in the stands while students practiced on the field.
3 years ago