Crime
While Wilmington ranks as one of the least safe cities, it has some of the largest number of law enforcement employees per capita.
4 months ago
Listen 0:53Philadelphia homicides drop; Mayor Parker says work needs to continue
A 6abc data team found there were 10 homicides in the city in September. That's the lowest number of homicides in one month since April 2015, when there were six.
4 months ago
3 women shot on SEPTA bus, officials say
Police say the three women were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition. No arrests have been made.
4 months ago
American Water, the largest water utility in U.S., is targeted by a cyberattack
The New Jersey–based water and wastewater utility company said Monday it has paused billing to customers after becoming aware of unauthorized activity last Thursday.
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Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction
A jury last year convicted former Wilmington officer Samuel Waters of misdemeanor assault and other charges in the 2021 arrest that led to demonstrations.
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Prosecutors lay out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes’
The filing from special counsel Jack Smith’s team offers the most comprehensive view to date of what prosecutors intend to prove.
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Former UD student ‘incel’ sentenced to prison for stalking and threatening women, fraud
Delaware resident Kyle Stevens submitted 10 fraudulent applications for pandemic aid for small businesses while living overseas.
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Listen 0:35Former Penn State frat leaders sentenced to 2–4 months for 2017 hazing death
Brendan Young and Daniel Casey were leaders of Beta Theta Pi when Timothy Piazza died from multiple falls after consuming a large quantity of alcohol in 2017.
4 months ago
N.J. woman, Pittsburgh man latest to be charged after chaotic car meetups in Philly
Officials said meetups happened last weekend at 11 different intersections throughout the city, attracting crowds and vehicles and resulting in injuries and property damage.
5 months ago
Man charged in illegal car meetup in Philly that caused thousands of dollars in damages
Philadelphia authorities announced charges Thursday against a man they say tried to run over officers during an illegal car meetup.
5 months ago
Biden signs executive order to tackle gun violence
The executive order will improve active school shooter drills and tackle firearm threats of machine gun conversion devices, guns without serial numbers and ghost guns.
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Listen 0:53Can we separate art from the artists when they do something bad?
Do you still watch The Cosby Show, or listen to R. Kelly, or do you change the channel and edit your playlist in disgust? What responsibility do we have as consumers?
Air Date: September 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:52In parroting a lie about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, Trump excites extremists
The narrative about pet-eating has been decisively debunked. Even so, it has taken on momentum.
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4 Philadelphia men arrested in ‘Operation Beef Bandit’ in connection to organized cargo theft ring
Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized cargo theft ring.
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Florida to launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that state prosecutors will pursue the most serious charges available. Ryan Wesley Routh was charged Monday with federal firearms offenses.
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