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Philadelphia judge receives unpaid suspension for his political posts on Facebook
The court imposed the punishment against Common Pleas Judge Mark B. Cohen, who before he became a judge spent more than four decades as a Democratic state representative.
3 days ago
The money behind the politics: Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates
Looking at contributions can help voters learn about a candidate’s political bedfellows and their priorities, according to a political science professor at Temple University.
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Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction
A jury last year convicted former Wilmington officer Samuel Waters of misdemeanor assault and other charges in the 2021 arrest that led to demonstrations.
6 days ago
CAIR exploring legal action following arrest of Muslim woman in Philadelphia
CAIR held a press conference Wednesday announcing possible legal action against both the Philadelphia and Temple Police Departments.
1 week ago
Man charged in illegal car meetup in Philly that caused thousands of dollars in damages
Philadelphia authorities announced charges Thursday against a man they say tried to run over officers during an illegal car meetup.
2 weeks ago
Hundreds pay their respects to slain Philly officer Jaime Roman
Officer Jaime Roman was shot in June and died from his wounds last week.
3 weeks ago
Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again
So far, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been charged with possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
3 weeks ago
Halted by COVID, Delaware resumes ‘five-star’ tool to reduce traffic fatalities — DUI roadblocks
The first checkpoint since 2019 occurred this month. The goal is to reduce roadway deaths, which in 2022 reached 165, tying a 34-year record.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:28Ryan Wesley Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
4 weeks ago
Chester County officials unveil the new Human Needs Network Initiative
Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh got a behind-the-scenes look at Chester County’s contact center and mobile crisis resolution system.
4 weeks ago
A.C. principal indicted on more charges for not reporting alleged abuse of the mayor’s daughter
Atlantic City High School Principal Constance Days-Chapman oversaw the mayor’s re-election campaign and is chair of the city’s Democratic committee.
4 weeks ago
Quick thinking by Delaware police dispatchers saves boaters in distress in English Channel
A caller in Albania thought they were calling Dover, England, but instead they reached police in Dover, Delaware.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:59Philly police officer Jaime Roman dies 80 days after being shot during traffic stop
Captain Steven Wheeler of the 25th district described Roman as a man “who would light up a room.”
1 month ago
A pilot program would give police officers in Delco the discretion to refer people with behavior issues to a case manager. The county is looking for the right provider.
1 month ago
Listen 0:47Human trafficking is a growing problem in New Jersey. Many teen runaways are lured, manipulated and controlled by ruthless traffickers.
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