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Lower Merion Cops Arrest Two “Knockout Game” Suspects

The rampage–if that’s what it is–continues. This week, Philly Mag’s Victor Fiorillo has been on the ‘knockout game’ beat, documenting a couple instances in which […]

City Life

Which One of These Stories Will Do Most to Blight the Sterling Reputation of Philly Police?

Which one of these stories will do more to hurt the reputation of the Philadelphia Police Department?

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Can the Standard Tap Security Cameras Catch This Armed Robbery Suspect?

Last Thursday at 3:40 a.m.*, someone exited the Standard Tap in Northern Liberties and walked to his car, which was parked on Poplar Street between […]

City Life

Center City Rape Remains Unsolved

6ABC reports on the Thursday night rape of a 29-year-old woman in Center City: “The attack happened Thursday night on Saint James Street between 12th […]

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City Life

Will Pennsylvania’s New Gambling Law Let Joseph Ligambi Walk Free?

The Inquirer reports that Joseph Ligambi may make the case that Pennsylvania’s new gambling law—which allows bars to host small games of chance—makes legal what […]

City Life

Arrest Made in 2008 Murder of Aspiring Philly Teacher

6ABC reports: “Police have charged a suspect in the death of an aspiring teacher in South Philadelphia five years ago. The suspect, identified as Marcellus Jones, […]

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Nifty Fifty’s Owner Heading to Federal Prison

Monday was a bad day for Robert Mattei. The co-owner of the Nifty Fifty’s restaurants, known for their cheap hamburgers, thick milkshakes, and 1950s decor, […]

City Life

Victim of South Street Shootout Dies

At 1 a.m. on Sunday morning, a massive fight erupted inside the Mixed Plate, on the 200 block of South Street. The fighting poured into […]

City Life

Faith-Healing Couple Plead Guilty to Murder

Herbie and Cathy Schaible, who have now had two of their own children die on their watches, have pled no contest (guilty) to a charge […]

City Life

Report: Montco GOP Chair Will Be Charged with Sexual Assault

The Daily News has a juicy, juicy scoop: According to the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, [Montgomery County Republican Party] Chairman Robert […]

City Life

Predator May Have Sexually Assaulted Men in Jersey

Fox 29 reports: “Rockville, MD -Authorities say they’ve busted a sexual predator that targeted men, raping them, and it may have happened in New Jersey. […]

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City Life

The Philadelphia Region’s Most Dangerous Places (and its Safest)

What is the most crime-ridden municipality in the Philadelphia area? Surprise! It’s not Philadelphia. Not even close. In fact, according to the website NeighborhoodScout.com, Cape […]

City Life

Three Armed Men Rob Bala Cynwyd Bank

On Monday, just after 11:00 a.m., three masked men stormed into a Wells Fargo bank and robbed it. At least one of the men is […]

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City Life

Don’t Clench Your Butt in Front of These Cops

I’ve spent nearly a decade investigating and reporting on the fallout from America’s inexpedient and misguided “War on Drugs.” I’ve talked to people who’ve spent […]

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City Life

SCOTUS Decides: Did Jealous Wife Violate Chemical Weapons Ban?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in the case of Carole Anne Bond, the Pennsylvania woman who tried poisoning the “other woman” who had […]