Law
Manhattan DA’s policies offer glimpse of how Krasner might shape Philly office
Philadelphia's new DA promises an emphasis on leniency and providing options other than incarceration to low-level offenders. That seems to be working out in Manhattan.
7 years ago
Listen 4:15GOP incumbent, Justice Sallie Mundy, keeps Pa. Supreme Court seat
A Republican justice kept her seat on Pennsylvania's highest court Tuesday and voters approved a constitutional amendment that could eventually lead to property tax cuts.
7 years ago
Philadelphia plan to issue municipal IDs advances
The ID cards would help residents without other government-issued identification access city services, file a police report, visit the hospital or even open a bank account.
7 years ago
Menendez corruption case now in the hands of the jury
Closing arguments concluded Monday in the federal corruption trial of N.J. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy friend accused of engaging in a seven-year bribery scheme.
7 years ago
Listen 1:08Texas Church shooting raises familiar questions
Guests: Lily Raff McCaulou, Melissa Jeltsen, Allison Anderman The plague of mass shootings in America continued t ...
Air Date: November 7, 2017
Listen 49:18Harrah's Philadelphia sued over track conditions after crash paralyzes harness driver
Anthony Coletta was left paralyzed and brain damaged after he was thrown from his sulky and trampled by a horse in a crash his attorney blamed on poor track conditions.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06Your vote won’t count if you don’t cast it
Knowing the history of voting rights for black people and and women, and voter suppression currently in effect around the country, motivates me to still push some buttons.
7 years ago
Removing Rizzo statue a symbolic gesture; police must make real change
I am at once relieved that the Kenney administration made the right decision, and grieved that removing a symbol of brutality does not change the substance of this moment.
7 years ago
Listen 2:54Female lawmakers allege harassment by colleagues in House
As reports of harassment pile up, one current and three former female lawmakers tell The Associated Press that they, too, have been harassed by fellow members of Congress.
7 years ago
It’s really important to blow smoke about how we’re the last true defense of freedom against tyranny. That, however, is complete and utter BS.
7 years ago
Pa. Ballot Question / Conservative media / Foreign lobbying
Guests: Ryan Briggs, Callum Borchers, Theodoric Meyer We begin today’s show discussing the ball ...
Air Date: November 2, 2017
Listen 49:16Archaeologist claims hundreds of 18th-century Philly remains may have been dumped in landfill
The hundreds of remains in question would have been found between March and June at a Center City location under construction for condos.
7 years ago
Menendez judge denies defense mistrial motion
Menendez is charged with accepting free flights on a private jet and other gifts in exchange for political influence.
7 years ago
For some immigrant kids, claiming asylum leads to indefinite detention in Pennsylvania
If immigrants claim they’re afraid to return to their home countries, federal detention facilities can hold them, at times indefinitely, while authorities decide their cases.
7 years ago
Listen 17:59Trump declares opioids a public health emergency
Administration officials have made clear that the declaration, which lasts for 90 days and can be renewed, comes with no dedicated dollars.
7 years ago