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Community

Violent crime is rising in the nation’s capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch

The District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, and the D.C. Council have, at times, been at odds about crime legislation.

3 years ago

An aerial view of Mar-a-Lago
Courts & Law

Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case

The allegations were made Thursday in an updated grand jury indictment that adds new charges against Trump and adds another defendant to the case.

3 years ago

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Community

Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver

The firing came one day after Circleville's police chief announced Speakman was put on paid administrative leave.

3 years ago

Supporters of legalizing cannabis for adult-use rally outside the state Capitol in Harrisburg on June 27, 2023. In Pennsylvania, some lawmakers have argued changes are needed to improve the medical marijuana program and prevent Pennsylvania residents from traveling to neighboring states that have legalized adult-use marijuana.
Politics & Policy
WITF

Legislation sets path for recreational marijuana in Pa.

Pennsylvanians could be smoking a different plant should new legislation legalizing recreational cannabis become law.

3 years ago

Closeup photo of Hunter Biden walking into a building
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden’s plea deal on tax and gun charges collapses under avalanche of questions by Delaware judge

U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika had loads of questions about the deal and her role, so she deferred a decision on whether to accept or reject it.

3 years ago

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The boardwalk at Wildwood is visible
Community
6abc

Wildwood considers new curfew for those under 18 this summer

The owner of one boardwalk souvenir shop says teens often come in after 11 p.m., breaking and stealing things.

3 years ago

A person holds a phone with a CBP app open on it. Another person looks on in the background.
NPR
Courts & Law

Judge blocks Biden administration’s new rules for asylum-seekers at the border

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar blocked a similar policy during the Trump administration, and immigrant advocates had urged him to do the same in this case.

3 years ago

Documents with photos shown on the pages of former President Trump's indictment
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump’s classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case

The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique.

3 years ago

FILE - Two of the offshore wind turbines, which have been constructed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va., are seen, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Studio 2

NJ’s Offshore Wind Project, Pittsburgh Shooting Trial, Hip Hop Artist Chill Moody

The nation’s biggest offshore wind energy project at the N.J. shore was approved. Will citizen opposition and a lawsuit derail it?

Air Date: July 19, 2023 12:00 pm

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Kofi Osei and Jenn Foster hold a flag together.
Community

Two Towamencin residents will sue township over pending sewer sale

In May, Towamencin residents passed a law, the Home Rule Charter, that forbids the privatization of their sewer system. But township officials intend to proceed with a sale.

3 years ago

A close-up of Jalen Carter
Courts & Law

Eagles rookie Jalen Carter, George athletics sued by passenger in fatal crash of Bulldogs player and staffer

A woman seriously injured in the deadly Jan. 15 car crash has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter for damages.

3 years ago

Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks at a podium.
NPR
Courts & Law

Special counsel calls for a speedy trial in Trump’s documents case

Lawyers for the special counsel team pushed back on a bid by former President Donald Trump for an indefinite delay in the case, calling some of his arguments "baseless."

3 years ago

File photo: A Star of David hangs from a fence outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, April 19, 2023.
Courts & Law

The gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty

A federal jury announced its decision Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether Robert Bowers should be sentenced to death or life in prison.

3 years ago

A man who was at the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has sued Fox News for defamation. Here, a woman walks by the Fox News headquarters in New York in April.
NPR
Courts & Law

Fox News hit with another defamation lawsuit — this one over Jan. 6 allegations

Trump supporter and Jan. 6 protester Ray Epps sued the network over the allegations of former star, Tucker Carlson.

3 years ago

Meek Mill appears with Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family during the governor's inauguration party in January 2023.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Why some say an effort to fix Pa.’s outdated probation law does more harm than good

Pennsylvania's probation system can trap people in yearslong cycles of monitoring and incarceration for noncriminal violations.

3 years ago

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