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Crime

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) leads out his team before a game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 02, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Community

Philadelphia Eagles players, organization team up to help anti-violence efforts

Thirty-two nonprofits serving the Philly region through social justice work will benefit from the contribution.

3 years ago

FILE - This statement of facts from the FBI in support of bringing charges against Jennifer Leigh Ryan of Frisco, Texas, is photographed on Nov. 4, 2021. The Texas real estate agent who bragged she wasn't going to jail for storming the U.S. Capitol because she is white, has blond hair and good job has been sentenced to two months behind bars. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)
Politics & Policy

Capitol rioters’ tears, remorse don’t spare them from jail

Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.

3 years ago

A closeup of the lights of a police vehicle
Community
6abc

Deadly start to the new year in Philadelphia leaves three dead, nine injured in separate shootings

Philadelphia finished 2021 with at least 560 homicides. The highest number on record.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

More than 65 shots fired in Germantown violence, 6 injured

"We know over 65 shots were fired from clearly at least two separate caliber semi-automatic weapons," Chief Inspector Small said.

3 years ago

A police car drives with its lights flashing in Philadelphia
Courts & Law
6abc

Darby Township commissioner charged with rape in Philadelphia

It's unclear at this point why the investigation took so long since the victim reported the incident back in 2019.

3 years ago

File photo: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

5 teenagers charged in armed carjacking of U.S. Rep. Scanlon

State police say Scanlon’s blue Acura MDX was located Wednesday night in Newark, Delaware.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro joined Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw to announce a decrease in shootings in the 18th and 19th police districts over the last six months at Christy Recreational Center in Southwest Philadelphia on December 14, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly police, A.G. tout reductions in shootings in some parts of West Philly

A record number of people have been murdered in Philly this year, but Police Commissioner Outlaw and A.G. Shapiro say there’s hope in a collaboration.

3 years ago

FILE - Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021. Egged on by soon-to-be former President Donald Trump, a crowd of demonstrators demanded that the electoral vote counting be stopped. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Courts & Law

Washington, D.C., sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6

The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

3 years ago

Police said the victim may have been involved in a shootout because they found a bloody gun about a block away. (6abc)
Community

Man injured, offices of Pa. senator and NAACP damaged by gunfire in Philadelphia

Gunfire in Philadelphia's Nicetown section injured one man and damaged offices belonging to Pennsylvania Senator Sharif Street and the NAACP.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a press conference
Courts & Law

Krasner apologizes for comments on Philly’s violence crisis

Surrounded by community supporters who accepted his apology, Krasner said his comments on Philadelphia’s violence epidemic “unintentionally hurt people.”

3 years ago

File photo of Wilmington Police investigating a double shooting. (John Jankowksi for WHYY)
Courts & Law

Wilmington rapper to get 30 years for deadly feud that led to 6-year-old’s accidental shooting

A Wilmington man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in an accidental shooting that paralyzed a 6-year-old Wilmington boy in 2017.

3 years ago

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Philadelphia Police Foundation board member steps down over sexual misconduct allegations

A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him.

3 years ago

DA Larry Krasner speaks at a press conference
Courts & Law

Krasner: Philly doesn’t have a ‘crisis of lawlessness.’ It has a crisis of gun violence

Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.

3 years ago

fatal house fire in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents

According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.

3 years ago

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer (L) and Upper Darby Police Superintendent Tomothy Bernhardt (R) announce charges following the shootout at the 69th Street Transportation Center. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delco DA announces charges in killing and later 69th Street Terminal shootout

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.

3 years ago

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