
Crime
Attorney General Garland pledges a comprehensive response to violent crime
The federal government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with communities working to fight gun violence, Merrick Garland tells a meeting of U.S. mayors.
4 years ago
Social media photo of student with gun prompted lockdown at Academy Park High School
The teen in custody posted the photo from inside the school, investigators say.
4 years ago
Pope Benedict XVI failed to stop sex abuse when he was an archbishop, law firm says
Pope Benedict XVI failed to take action in four instances — including two that resulted in legal charges — while he was the archbishop of Munich and Freising.
4 years ago
New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
New evidence shows that Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” valuations of its golf clubs, skyscrapers, and other property to get loans and tax benefits.
4 years ago
British national ID’d as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue
Authorities have identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours.
4 years ago
Shooting in East Mount Airy leaves 17-year-old girl dead, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in East Mount Airy that left a 17-year-old girl dead Friday night.
4 years ago
Philly police using ‘every resource available’ to combat surge in carjackings
The city is already on pace to surpass last year’s total for carjackings.
4 years ago
Camden’s 2021 crime numbers are flat, but still decreased
Camden continues a trend of low crime numbers, though the numbers for 2021 are flat when compared to the previous year.
4 years ago
Call to action planned for Fanta Bility outside Delaware County Courthouse
Social justice groups UDTJ and Delco Resists plan a rally to coincide with a hearing for one of two teens whose shots did not kill the 8-year-old.
4 years ago
Eight facing charges in alleged Philly home-stealing ring
City prosecutors said eight people are facing charges in connection with a coordinated scheme to steal 17 homes and properties in several Philly neighborhoods.
4 years ago
Man accused of shooting into party headquarters in Montco enters pleas
A suburban Philadelphia man accused of firing three shots into a local Democratic Party office on Inauguration Day has pleaded guilty to related federal charges.
4 years ago
Police investigating fatal home invasion in Camden County
Upon arrival, they found 62-year-old Darlene Randall with a gunshot wound.
4 years ago
Outlaw vows to reduce homicides in Philly as shootings continue to surge in 2022
Philly police say they can reduce crime by reassigning officers to street duty and creating a new unit designed to curb non-fatal shootings.
4 years ago
Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead in South Philadelphia
Authorities say the incident started as a domestic dispute this morning and SWAT officers were later called to the scene.
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