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City Councilmember Rue Landau, at podium, and Councilmember Kendra Brooks
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Parker administration calls anti-ICE bills ‘legally problematic’ but suggests mayor won’t block them

Under the proposed bill, DA Larry Krasner could prosecute federal agents for wearing masks and residents could sue them.

2 months ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.

2 months ago

Un vehículo policial de Delmar, Delaware
Courts & Law

“Nadie está por encima de la ley”: revelan en documentos judiciales la presunta conducta sexual inapropiada de un policía de Delaware con dos mujeres, un hecho que dejó a su jefe “sin palabras”

El oficial de policía de Delmar, Darrell T. Powell Jr., está acusado de contacto sexual ilícito tras haber investigado casos de hurto en las tiendas.

2 months ago

Frank Vanore looks onward
Community
6abc

Police shoot, kill man in West Philadelphia

The man was struck and the officer's partner rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:33 a.m.

2 months ago

Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware leaders launch ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign, urging immigrant communities to prepare for ICE encounters

The effort includes multilingual resources outlining what to do if approached by federal agents, including the right to remain silent, refuse searches and ask for a lawyer.

2 months ago

Listen 0:59
People sitting in the audience during a town hall meeting.
Politics & Policy

Cheltenham to begin interviews for next police chief and kick off search for township manager

The Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners expects to hire a new police chief sometime around July.

2 months ago

ICE agents standing and talking at the Philadelphia airport.
Courts & Law

TSA union leaders, city officials call for ICE to depart from the Philadelphia airport

City Council will soon consider legislation that would further regulate ICE’s activities in Philadelphia, though Mayor Parker remains tight-lipped on the issue.

2 months ago

A Delmar, Delaware police vehicle
Courts & Law

‘Not above the law’: Delaware cop’s alleged sexual misconduct with 2 women revealed in court records that left his chief ‘speechless’

Delmar police officer Darrell T. Powell Jr. is accused of unlawful sexual contact after he investigated shoplifting cases at the stores where the women worked.

2 months ago

Listen 1:26
A masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent holds a baton
Politics & Policy

New Jersey passes bills to prevent ICE, police officers from wearing masks on duty

The bills come on the heels of ICE agents being deployed to airports across the country while TSA employees continue going unpaid.

2 months ago

Listen 0:56
ICE agents at Philadelphia Airport
Politics & Policy

‘ICE, play nice’: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE agents deployed to airport amid government shutdown

Unmasked agents were observed standing near entrances to security check-in lines at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday.

2 months ago

Listen 0:57
Two officers wearing Sheriff vests stand with their backs to the camera
Courts & Law

Man fatally shoots wife and her parents before killing himself in Ocean County, N.J.

Police say three children were unharmed and are with the Department of Child Protection and Permanency.

3 months ago

Authorities are seen responding to the fatal shooting of a state trooper in West Caln Township, Chester County
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop in Chester County

Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-staff on all state property to honor Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor.

3 months ago

In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Lawyers say Quakertown student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief

The attorneys said the students from Quakertown Community High School who were demonstrating against immigration enforcement policies acted in self-defense.

3 months ago

Scammers and fraudsters have found numerous ways to convince us they're real. So, how do you make sure not to fall victim to scams?
Studio 2
Money

Inside the $16B scam industry (REPRISE)

Why are you getting so many alarming calls and texts from unknown numbers? How can you tell who is really your bank calling and who is a fraudster?

Air Date: February 25, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:26
In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Residents demand Quakertown police chief resign after students ‘choked’ and ‘tackled’ during ICE protest

Video showed Scott McElree wrestling a student to the ground following a school walkout.

3 months ago

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