Crime
Delaware Supreme Court says out-of-state convictions don’t bar expungement of in-state offenses
The case involves a 2019 law that expanded eligibility for expungement of criminal records.
4 months ago
Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
A federal judge ruled the case could go forward, but the Republican former president signaled he would ask the federal appeals court in Washington to reverse that outcome.
4 months ago
2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot
For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.
4 months ago
No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says
The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.
4 months ago
Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s; victim identified
The guard who was killed has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison.
5 months ago
Fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s alarms many
The stabbing happened just before 11 a.m. Monday at 13th and Market streets, one block from City Hall.
5 months ago
Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One N.J. family is pushing for more protections
The spotlight yet again is on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children and is booming online at an unprecedented rate.
5 months ago
Proposed ban on wearing ski masks, balaclavas in public places may soon become law in Philadelphia
Fines would be $250 and up to $2,000 if done during criminal activity.
5 months ago
Pa. Supreme Court Justice’s name surfaces in Johnny Doc’s embezzlement trial
The testimony about Justice Kevin Dougherty came during the federal embezzlement trial of his brother John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty.
5 months ago
Philadelphia City Council reviews 911 system deficiencies
City Council members hosted a hearing to talk about problems in Philly's 911 system including a 50-plus dispatcher deficit and not enough police to handle calls.
5 months ago
Are Third-Party Presidential Candidates Spoilers? Johnny Doc on Trial, A Fish with ‘Feet’
Are outsider presidential candidates good for democracy? Is it fair to call them spoilers? Also, former IBEW leader Johnny Doc's trial and Drexel puts Tiktaalik on display.
Air Date: November 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:55Escaped murderer charged with burglary and theft while on the run for 2 weeks
Cavalcante was charged Monday with felony counts of burglary, criminal trespass, theft, and possession of a firearm as well as a number of misdemeanor charges.
5 months ago
Jury deliberates fate of suspected serial killer accused in six deaths in Delaware and Philadelphia
Defense attorneys presented no evidence of their own and did not call any witnesses.
5 months ago
Search continues for driver after 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by car in Philly
Police said they are searching for a silver vehicle that was seen leaving the scene.
5 months ago
Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV
The agents, assigned to protect Naomi Biden, were out with her in the Georgetown neighborhood late Sunday night.
5 months ago