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Michael Trail poses for a photo in the council chambers
Courts & Law

Norristown 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.

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Left: President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Right: President Trump and President Putin (Photo Credit: AP News)
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Politics & Policy

Trump 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

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Nicolo Gentile touches up his ''Bar None'' installation at Maja Park
Arts & Entertainment

Police barricades are transformed into protest art on the Parkway, highlighting Philadelphia’s history of activism

The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.

1 month ago

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Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel speak
Politics & Policy

Mayor 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.

1 month ago

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Michael Trail posing with a photo of himself with some children
Courts & Law

Norristown 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.

1 month ago

Federal agents standing in the street with D.C. police
Politics & Policy

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.

1 month ago

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Danny Bauder holds a sign criticizing ICE agents for wearing masks
Community

Demasking 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.

1 month ago

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

As Trump threatens to send federal troops to U.S. cities, Philly District Attorney Krasner, religious leaders push back

While 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.

1 month ago

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President Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

Trump 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.”

1 month ago

Exterior of Moshannon
Community

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.

2 months ago

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Protesters storm Capitol
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Courts & Law

Video 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.

2 months ago

The Mental Health Response team posing for photo outside the Delaware State Police office
Courts & Law

‘We save lives here’: Clinicians work with Delaware police to steer people with drug, mental health issues into treatment

The overarching mission is to remove people in peril from the revolving door of the criminal justice system and possible incarceration.

2 months ago

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Police at the site of a police-involved shooting in Bensalem
Courts & Law
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Police-involved shooting under investigation after road rage incident in Bensalem

Police say a driver and a motorcyclist got into a dispute on U.S. Route 13 in Bucks County on Saturday. The motorcyclist underwent surgery at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

2 months ago

Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Philadelphia man accused of assaulting 6 people as they slept on city streets

The six victims were sleeping outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 4 when they were attacked.

2 months ago

Tonka in an open field
Community

Tonka, ‘beloved’ champion Delaware police horse who later served riders with disabilities, dies at 28

The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

2 months ago

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