
Policing
SEPTA swears in new transit police officers amid budget woes and ongoing safety concerns
The transit agency is facing funding opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans over safety. SEPTA says it plans to hire new officers despite its budget crisis.
1 week ago
Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
In a social media post Sunday, the president called on ICE officials “to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”
1 week ago
Delaware lawmakers move bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents to a floor vote
Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.
2 weeks ago
Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.
2 weeks ago
Families pushing for answers after teens killed in Limerick Township crash during police chase
Tuesday night's crash in Montgomery County killed three teens and left a fourth injured. Officers say they followed the car because the teens allegedly stole from a Target.
3 weeks ago
Norristown immigrants fearful after ICE raids; Montco officials voice support
Community members continue to call for commissioners to pass a welcoming act and train county employees on how to interact with ICE agents.
3 weeks ago
Dial was found not guilty of third-degree murder, but was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
1 month ago
El breve acuerdo de Camden con ICE genera alarma y acción en Delaware
El alcalde de Camden, Larry Dougherty, dice que él no estuvo involucrado directamente en el acuerdo y que no lo vio como un problema importante en ese momento.
1 month ago
Philadelphia police shoot and kill armed man during struggle with officers in Fairhill: Officials
At some point, police say the suspect's gun discharged, and that's when two officers opened fire, hitting the man in the torso.
1 month ago
Bucks County commissioners say sheriff does not have power to sign agreement with ICE
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20A two-episode podcast by WHYY News explores the exclusive story of a helicopter pilot who warned the city that “the bunker’s no threat” before the police dropped the bomb.
1 month ago
New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges
The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.
1 month ago
Trial to begin for former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in killing of Eddie Irizarry
In August 2023, Dial shot Irizarry multiple times through the driver's side window during a traffic stop.
1 month ago
Bucks sheriff and ICE collaboration is official; legal challenge expected
The ACLU of Pennsylvania plans to file a lawsuit challenging the legal validity of the agreement.
1 month ago
Listen 0:42Studio 2 Extra: Investigative journalist reflects on MOVE bombing
Investigative reporter Linn Washington remembers the MOVE bombing 40 years later .
Air Date: May 13, 2025 3:00 pm
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