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Army Maj. Gen. William Walker is seen during a joint hearing to discuss the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
NPR
Politics & Policy

DOD took hours to approve National Guard request during Capitol riot, commander says

Maj. Gen. William Walker said the DOD took three hours to approve deploying the National Guard to the Capitol on Jan. 6 after a "frantic" request from Capitol Police.

5 years ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)
Courts & Law

FBI chief calls Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorism,’ defends intel

FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police at the scene of a shooting near Olney Transportation Center on Feb. 17, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly detectives use social media to catch four men suspected in series of shootings

The four men allegedly played a role in seven shootings in West and Southwest Philadelphia in 2018 and 2019, including three children.

5 years ago

Concertina wire sits between fenced barriers outside the Hennepin County Government Center, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis, as part of security in preparation for the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Courts & Law

Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in Floyd death

Anything less than a murder conviction for Derek Chauvin is likely to test Minnesota officials — and the city — once again.

5 years ago

Capitol police officers in riot gear push back pro-Trump insurrectionists who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol
Courts & Law

Siege on the Capitol: 7 Philly-area insurrectionists face looming court dates

In the past week, federal prosecutors have filed or unsealed new charges against two people in the region who allegedly participated in the riots.

5 years ago

A swarm of Philadelphia police officers arrest a man they accused of soliciting money in return for photos outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Claire Wolters)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Philly police arrest man outside Art Museum for ‘soliciting’ photos, with at least 5 officers on scene

The PPD said it’s a recurring problem at the popular tourist destination. Others wondered why the issue deserved scarce law enforcement resources.

5 years ago

Macy's department store on Market Street in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting woman inside Macy’s

Police say they were able to make the arrest thanks to a tip and surveillance footage from SEPTA and Macy’s.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police car
Radio Times
Community

Philly homicides on the rise

Philadelphia is already on track to set new records in homicides in 2021. What is the cause, and how can we curb this disturbing trend?

Air Date: February 24, 2021 10:00 am

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For the sixth day in a row, protesters demanded racial justice in the city of Philadelphia on June 4, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Creating safe communities in Philly starts with listening to communities impacted by violence

In order for Philadelphia to make a real change when it comes to disinvestment, leaders listen to the wisdom of the people who live here.

5 years ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach

The invaders stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory over Republican Donald Trump.

5 years ago

In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, two people hold posters showing images depicting Elijah McClain during a candlelight vigil for McClain outside the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Community

City probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

The report of the investigation conducted for the city of Aurora released Monday faults officers for their quick, aggressive treatment of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.

5 years ago

Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street. (NBC10)
Courts & Law
NBC10

Police arrest man accused of raping woman inside Center City Macy’s restroom

Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police Inspector Ben Naish talks about the difficulty of identifying the suspects involved in the mass shooting at Olney Transportation Center during an update for reporters at Mathematics, Civics, & Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia, 447 North Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police seek public’s help in finding Olney mass shooting suspects

Philly law enforcement says they need the public’s help in identifying the shooters who opened fire in broad daylight at the SEPTA Olney Transportation Center last Wednesday.

5 years ago

A demonstrator wears an Oath Keepers anti-government organization badge on a tactical vest during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

Justice Department charges suspected Oath Keepers in plot to attack the Capitol

The Justice Department charged six more people Friday it says are members of a right-wing militia group that plotted in advance of Jan. 6 to attack the U.S. Capitol.

5 years ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
Courts & Law

Retired PPD detective charged for allegedly letting informant raid evidence locker

At least a half dozen Philadelphia Police officers have been arrested on a variety of criminal charges in recent months.

5 years ago

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