
Criminal Justice
Keon King charged with murder in death of Philadelphia woman Kada Scott
The DA's Office said Wednesday it has approved charges of not only murder, but also robbery, theft, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and other offenses.
11 hours ago
One listless cat died on the way to the hospital, and another cat and dog were euthanized. Owner Mark Ptomey faces 64 animal cruelty charges.
22 hours ago
Accomplices may be involved in death of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott: DA
Scott disappeared during her work shift at an assisted living facility in Chestnut Hill on Oct 4. Her body was then discovered in a shallow grave two weeks later.
2 days ago
Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ message sentenced to 2 to 4 years for 2013 Pa. campus assault
The judge took into account Ian Cleary’s guilty plea, his remorse and his long history of mental illness in giving a sentence below state guidelines.
2 days ago
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept
Cody Balmer told police he planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he had encountered him after breaking into the building, according to court documents.
1 week ago
Philadelphia looking for public input on new policing plan
The city hopes to get community buy-in on the long term plan for public safety to reduce complaints as the plan is implemented.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.
4 weeks ago
Prosecutors say Ramiro Caal Jolomna coerced the teenage girls to work 16-hour days, seven days a week, under threat of deportation or punishment.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:44Studio 2 Extra: Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning journalist Trymaine Lee
Trymaine Lee reflects on his book, childhood trauma and systemic violence in Black communities, emphasizing empathy, understanding and hope for healing and change.
Air Date: September 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 19:16Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips.
1 month ago
New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents
The state Department of Corrections is partnering with the nonprofit Give Something Back to provide mentorship and other wraparound support.
2 months ago
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Fairmount Park, car seized by police
Investigators are looking into the death of a bicyclist in Fairmount Park on Tuesday. No arrests have been made.
2 months ago
The former Black Panther member, who was convicted of the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer, says corrections officials have wrongly delayed the procedure.
2 months ago
After Abrego Garcia left jail on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security notified his attorneys that he would be deported to Uganda.
2 months ago
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from federal custody pending criminal trial
The case of Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man originally from El Salvador, raised basic questions of due process in Trump's crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
2 months ago