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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

6 months ago

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Julianne Murray smiles
Courts & Law

Sen. Coons calls appointment of Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney ‘probably illegal’

Julianne Murray was state GOP chair when the Trump administration installed her without a presidential nomination that requires Senate approval.

6 months ago

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Former FBI Director James Comey smiles during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed.

6 months ago

An election worker offers stickers to voters at the Moorestown Township Fire Station.
Politics & Policy

An investigation is underway into Chester County’s poll book snafu. Here’s what we know so far — and what happens next

A West Chester–based law firm will investigate how 70,000 third-party voters in Chester County were omitted from poll books on Election Day.

6 months ago

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a sign for The Opioid Crisis Action Network
Courts & Law

Delaware County DA accuses head of Opioid Crisis Action Network of using funds to coerce sexual favors from clients

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer charged Lawrence Arata with human trafficking, patronizing prostitutes, obstruction of justice and witness intimidation.

6 months ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
Politics & Policy

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

President Donald Trump has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it if it also passes the Senate.

6 months ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
Courts & Law

Lawsuit says ‘carelessness’ and ‘negligence’ were to blame for January plane crash that killed 8 in Northeast Philly

Eight people were killed and 20 were hurt after the plane, operated by the Mexican company Med Jets, crashed in Northeast Philly in January.

6 months ago

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Wetlands around the Tookany Creek in Elkins Park, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.

6 months ago

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
Politics & Policy

What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

The bill will most likely trigger a rarely seen baring of a sprawling federal investigation, also creating the potential for unintended consequences.

7 months ago

Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Politics & Policy

Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures.

7 months ago

Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Politics & Policy

Takeaways from the newly released Epstein files

The documents include emails between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful people, as well as unrelated materials.

7 months ago

Sasha Suda smiles
Arts & Entertainment

Recently fired CEO of Philadelphia Art Museum sues over her ousting

Days after being terminated “for cause,” Sasha Suda described the museum board as “corrupt” and “dysfunctional.”

7 months ago

Bill Walters
Courts & Law

Estemos preparados o no, la ley de Delaware que exige un permiso para comprar una pistola entrará en vigor el próximo mes

La aplicación del estado, que los funcionarios tienen hasta 30 días para tramitar, aún no está disponible, lo que ha llevado a un opositor a predecir una prohibición temporal.

7 months ago

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Courts & Law

Mt. Airy renters say their landlord illegally collected rent. Now they’re suing

The lawsuit proposes class-action status and seeks repairs and the return of rent payments.

7 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting funds to public safety

Pennsylvania and 10 other states, including New Jersey and Delaware, are suing FEMA and the DHS.

7 months ago

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