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A selfie Feng Daoyou took in Macau. Her older brother Feng Daokun believes she traveled to Hong Kong before flying to the U.S., from where she first contacted him in 2016. Unlike the rest of her family, she did not marry, and seemed to relish venturing far from home.
NPR
Community

In China, Atlanta shooting victim’s kin struggle to understand her — and her death

Feng Daoyou, who'd lived in the U.S. for about five years, died a stranger in a strange land.

4 years ago

Kelly Burkhardt speaks at a podium
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Philly launches a real-time tracker for crimes against LGBTQ people

The system isn’t perfect, but it’s more than most cities have.

4 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media
Politics & Policy

‘This is unacceptable’: Gov. Wolf vows to work with lawmakers, law enforcement to quell gun violence

The group will focus on coming up with potential solutions for the state’s gun violence epidemic, which continues to hit Philadelphia the hardest.

4 years ago

Law enforcement gathers outside a Wawa, where a gunman fired at a man pumping gas
Community
NBC10

2 dead after ‘indiscriminate’ shooting spree outside Lehigh Valley Wawa

Authorities said the gunman killed a truck driver who was pumping gas.

4 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force provided details on an investigation into shootings in Southwest Philadelphia on April 15, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police arrest nine men in connection to series of retaliatory shootings

Authorities say the shootings were fueled by a feud between two rival gangs.

4 years ago

A PSPCA worker transports Pistachio the dog from a suspected dogfighting ring.
Community

PSPCA rescues 5 dogs from suspected dogfighting ring in North Philly

An early morning investigation into possible arson led to the discovery of five crated dogs, who were rescued from a suspected dogfighting ring.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw (left) and Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jennifer Arbiter Williams (right) announced that multiple law enforcement agencies would be working together in Philadelphia to arrest and prosecute gun violence offenders on Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly anti-violence advocates say Biden orders could eventually help stem city’s epidemic

Anti-violence advocates are mostly applauding Biden’s order requiring background checks for so-called ghost guns, though not in the short-term.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Major Pennsylvania state contractor accused of fleecing employees to pump up profits

The State College-based construction and paving company has been paid more than $1.7 billion for state projects.

4 years ago

Golf and Social Bar (NBC10)
Courts & Law
NBC10

L&I shuts down Philly social club where 7 people were injured in mass shooting

An L&I spokesperson told NBC10 Monday that they closed Golf and Social Bar due to coronavirus violations.

4 years ago

Philadelphians march in solidarity against violence directed at Asian Americans
Community

Video shows assault on Asian American worker outside Philadelphia shop

A viral video depicting an Asian American shop worker in Philadelphia being assaulted is sparking outrage.

4 years ago

The streets of Chinatown in April 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Police investigating ‘hateful and racist’ vandalism in Chinatown, South Philly

Philly police say they are actively investigating two incidents of racist vandalism in Chinatown and in South Philly.

4 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Community
Billy Penn

$1,000 for tips: Why do some SEPTA crimes merit a cash reward, while others do not?

The transit authority doesn’t seem to follow its official policy.

4 years ago

Police outside a King Soopers grocery store where a mass shooting took place
Courts & Law

Suspect charged after 10 people killed in mass shooting at Colorado grocery store

Authorities said Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was from the Denver suburb of Arvada and that he engaged in a shootout with police inside the Boulder store.

4 years ago

(NBC10)
Courts & Law
NBC10

Delaware County chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting 2 of his patients

Dr. Ardel Cirio, 61, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with indecent assault after a patient accused him sexually assaulting her.

4 years ago

The 2300 block of Harold Street
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly DA busts deed theft ring for alleged heist of 10 homes

The suspects allegedly conspired to fraudulently transfer the ownership of North Philadelphia homes, stealing houses out from under their rightful owners.

4 years ago

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