Gun Violence
Court temporarily allows part of New Jersey’s handgun carry law to remain in effect
The decision means handguns cannot be carried in places such as zoos, public parks, public libraries and museums, bars, and health care facilities.
2 years ago
New report finds evidence of racial disparity in Philadelphia police stops and sentencing
The DA’s report shows Black and brown Philadelphians are much more likely to be stopped by police and charged.
2 years ago
Philadelphia City Council is poised to pass a new budget tackling public safety. Here’s what’s in it
This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.
2 years ago
Listen 0:57Truck driver guilty of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue in deadliest attack on Jews in US history
Jurors must now decide whether the 50-year-old should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole as the federal trial shifts to a penalty phase.
2 years ago
Man shot, injured on Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia
The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.
2 years ago
Allegrini’s family is currently piecing the story together from snippets of video posted to social media by people who were on the interstate that night.
2 years ago
Listen 1:24Loved ones mourn Anthony Allegrini Jr., teenager killed by Pa. State Police
Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.
2 years ago
Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.
2 years ago
Rowdy Teens and Summertime, Code Red Air Quality, Studio 2 Trivia
Crowds of teens are causing damage and sometimes violent incidents in Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and across the country. We'll also talk about the code red air advisory.
Air Date: June 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:37New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.
2 years ago
Listen 1:53Defense lawyers ask judge to rule in their favor in lawsuit involving fatal police shooting
Attorneys for Delaware’s largest county and three police officers are asking a federal judge to rule in their favor in a lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2021.
2 years ago
Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack
A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.
2 years ago
Officials: Officer who was shot in hand was hit by friendly fire; man fatally shot by police ID’d
A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand during a struggle with a man inside a residence in the city's Kensington neighborhood.
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An illegal street race preceded the shooting, and Philadelphia police say they’re cracking down ahead of summertime.
2 years ago
Muslim youth, community members call on Philadelphia city leaders to address gun violence
Emgage Pennsylvania and CAIR Philadelphia organized the Muslim Day event, connecting students directly with city leaders.
2 years ago
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