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Blind Wilmington man was wrongfully evicted, but judge dismisses his discrimination lawsuit
Constables put out William Murphy and his two daughters during a 2021 snowstorm under an order intended for a previous female tenant.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:26What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now
The controversial law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally.
4 weeks ago
4th suspect accused in SEPTA bus shooting arrested by U.S. Marshals in Virginia
All four suspects accused in the March 6 mass shooting near a SEPTA stop are in custody, according to police.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Shelter-in-place lifted for Newtown Twp., second such police incident in as many days in Bucks Co.
According to police, they responded to a domestic incident Sunday morning in the Headley Trace development on Newtown-Yardley Road.
1 month ago
Alleged Bucks County shooter apprehended by police in Trenton, N.J.
The man suspected of killing three people in Bucks County was arrested without incident by police in Trenton, N.J.
1 month ago
Philadelphia Sheriff Bilal is launching a new podcast
Airing on WURD Radio for a six-month trial period, the podcast will feature Sheriff Bilal in conversation with each of her office’s departments.
1 month ago
4th suspect sought for mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop identified; up to $5,000 reward offered
Asir Boone, 17, is wanted for attempted murder. He should be considered armed and dangerous, officials said.
1 month ago
2 arrested in connection to SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 teens: sources
Northeast High School students have returned to class after the mass shooting injured 8 students.
1 month ago
Police officer in Hamilton Township, N.J. shot while responding to domestic violence call
According to the Hamilton Police Division, a suspect opened fire on officers as they arrived on the scene.
1 month ago
Uvalde parents lash out after new report clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack
A Department of Justice report in January criticized the “cascading failures” of responding law enforcement.
1 month ago
Pa. trooper charged at Philly LGBTQ+ leader as she recorded traffic stop, lawyers say
The arrest made national headlines over the weekend and has prompted questions over the car stop and use of force.
1 month ago
Listen 1:12Married LGBTQ leaders were taking car for repairs before their arrest in Philadelphia traffic stop
Celena Morrison, who leads the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs and is a top aide to Mayor Cherelle Parker, and her husband were detained Saturday for about 12 hours.
1 month ago
New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes
The deployment of the National Guard would bolster an enhanced presence of NYPD officers in the subway system
1 month ago
Man shot, killed while on SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia: Police
Police say the shooter fled the scene, leaving the bus and heading into the Snyder Station along the Broad Street Line.
1 month ago
The Philadelphia DA is vowing to get to the bottom of Monday’s quintuple shooting, and a car stop Saturday that involved a member of the Mayor’s administration.
1 month ago