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The suspects are accused of robbing four trucks from late June to mid-August in Philadelphia and Cheltenham.
9 hours ago
Villanova University receives another false active shooter call, police say
The school told students and staff to shelter in place at around 11 a.m. Sunday. This is the second false active shooter call to Villanova this week.
3 days ago
ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.
ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.
5 days ago
‘The most dangerous street in Philadelphia’: Speed cameras will soon go live along Broad Street
The automated devices will appear about every mile between East Oak Lane and South Philadelphia.
6 days ago
Listen 1:09Norristown appoints new police chief. Not every councilmember was on board
Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s chief of police, will begin his tenure as Norristown’s top cop on Nov. 3.
6 days ago
Listen 0:50Trump places DC police under federal control; Zelenskyy in the US – news roundtable
Zelenskyy meets Trump Monday to discuss. Meanwhile, Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, hinting at nationwide expansion. A panel of journalists discuss.
Air Date: August 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:16Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers
The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Norristown chooses Michael Trail as police chief
Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s top cop, would become Norristown’s fourth police chief in four years.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police
State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:53Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation
Planned Pennsylvania legislation would force law enforcement officers to take off face masks when performing their duties.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11While the president lacks the authority to take federal control of local police departments, he may be able to send troops, depending on a federal case in California.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:23Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
“We’re going to take our capital back,” President Donald Trump declared, adding he would also be “getting rid of the slums.”
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania advocates call for shutdown of Moshannon after ICE detainee’s death
Chaofeng Ge, 32, is the 11th person to die in ICE custody since the start of the Trump administration.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:29Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to ‘kill’ cops
The DOJ hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
3 weeks ago