Government Accountability
New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits
The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.
2 days ago
Cerron Cade was arrested for six “skip-scanning” incidents. Wilmington Mayor Carney said Cade admitted “his mistakes” and will join the administration.
4 days ago
Listen 1:45Trump administration puts federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff on leave
Employees must also divulge if they know of any plans to "disguise" DEI programs "by using coded or imprecise language."
4 days ago
Class-action lawsuit alleges Brookhaven improperly towed — and disposed of — hundreds of vehicles
The plaintiff alleges the borough and its towing contractor failed to properly notify people of where to find their vehicles and how to reclaim them.
4 days ago
Listen 1:05New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.
5 days ago
Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who violently attacked police
The pardons are a culmination of Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack, which left more than 100 police officers injured.
5 days ago
Black and Latino activists have raised concerns about Norcross and his supporters for years, but said their concerns and complaints were ignored by city and state officials.
5 days ago
Listen 3:29Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
Here's a look at some of Trump's initial actions and upcoming plans.
6 days ago
Residents say twice-weekly pickups aren’t fixing Philly’s trash problem
The mayor’s pilot program adding another trash day in Center City and South Philly was meant to reduce litter — but some residents say the problem has only gotten worse.
1 week ago
Pa. Consumer Advocate resigns, claiming utilities lobbied for his ouster
An investor research firm described Cicero as a “thorn in the side of investor-owned water utilities.” His last day is Jan. 31.
1 week ago
Listen 1:37Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
1 week ago
Pa. Dems still grappling with 2024 losses, debating identity politics and messaging
The 2024 election delivered resounding losses for the Democratic Party. Critical swing states broke for D ...
Air Date: January 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:27Some advocates argue a constitutional amendment and enabling legislation would make people with some felonies more likely to be held pretrial.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, but the judge declines to impose any punishment
The sentence pronounced Friday by Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of jail.
2 weeks ago
Rollover crash with injuries leads to DUI, vehicular assault charges against Delaware lawmaker
State police say the state representative’s blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit when he pulled out from a Valero station onto a highway.
3 weeks ago
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