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Crime

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

School concept. Back to school, School classroom with empty school chairs and tables, classroom without students, School supplies on blackboard, School of Schoolchild and student education.
Education

Delaware considers closing loophole that prevented removal of school board member charged with child sex crimes

The sponsor is a retired teacher who was shocked that Ronnie Williams could remain on the Colonial school board after being charged with raping two boys.

4 years ago

A notice informs the public of the closure of the Somerset Street El stop
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Kensington residents share concerns about Somerset Station closure with SEPTA

In a virtual meeting, Kensington residents, city officials, and SEPTA leaders spoke about the challenges faced at the station, which will close Sunday.

4 years ago

Mourners gather in Chinatown in the wake of the Atlanta-area shootings
Community
Billy Penn

‘The hate has to stop’: Philly mourns at Chinatown vigil for Atlanta spa shooting victims

With an undercurrent of solidarity, speakers talked about colonialism, the criminalization of sex work, policing, and immigration policy.

4 years ago

Surveillance camera footage released by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office appears to show the suspected gunman outside Young's Asian Massage — one of three spas where people were killed Tuesday. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Georgia)
NPR
Courts & Law

Atlanta shooting suspect charged in spa shootings

Robert Aaron Long, 21, who was arrested within hours of the attacks on the three massage businesses, has been charged with murder and assault.

4 years ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the U.S. Capitol
Courts & Law

FBI arrests Philly Proud Boys president photographed at Capitol insurrection

The leader of a Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, was arrested by federal agents. Zach Rehl was arrested at his Port Richmond home.

4 years ago

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