Crime
Lower Merion Girls Attacked While Walking to Rita’s Water Ice in Philly
Monday was the first day of spring, and so, as has become an annual tradition, Rita’s locations all over were giving away free water ice. […]
Seven Women Say They Were Drugged at Popular South Philly Bar
UPDATE: The Philadelphia Police Department has launched an investigation into these drugging claims at the Dolphin. For the full story, click here. ORIGINAL: Heather DeRussy […]
How Did This Convicted Stalker From Philly Get White House Press Credentials?
There has been a lot of talk about Donald Trump’s relationship with the press, especially the exclusion of certain media outlets and journalists from White […]
Philly Tow Truck Driver Charged With Illegally Towing Cars and Selling Them
Having your car towed is one of the more mind-bogglingly frustrating experiences of living, working and playing in Philadelphia. But having your car stolen by […]
Meet the D.A. Candidate Who Led Philly’s Civil Asset Forfeiture System
Beth Grossman was a prosecutor for more than 20 years, serving in every unit in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office. From 2007 to 2015, the Republican led the city’s […]
Can El-Shabazz Win Over Voters Despite His Tax Debts, Ties to Seth Williams?
Tariq El-Shabazz, a Democrat running for district attorney, has baggage. A lot of baggage. Philly.com reported that there are more than $190,000 in tax lien judgements […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: After Vandalism, a Stand Against Hate
Back in March of 2016, Politico ran a story headlined, “Why Israel Loves Donald Trump.” In December, it ran another: “Trump Could Be Israel’s Worst Nightmare.” The […]
Arrest Made in Series of Bomb Threats to Jewish Centers
Authorities today announced an arrest in some of the recent bomb threats directed at Jewish community centers. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced that Juan M. […]
Rally Set to Protest Jewish Cemetery Vandalism
There will be a rally on Thursday to protest the recent vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Northeast Philadelphia. The “Stand Against Hate Gathering” is […]
The D.A. Candidate Who Wants to Stop Prosecuting Most Low-Level Drug Offenses
Joe Khan is a young progressive running for district attorney who wants to ditch cash bail, revamp the civil asset forfeiture program, and stop prosecuting most simple […]
Local Religious Leaders Condemn Jewish Cemetery Vandalism
Almost 200 local religious leaders gathered this afternoon for an interfaith press conference denouncing the vandalism of the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Northeast Philadelphia. The […]
Bomb Threats Called in to Philly-Area Jewish Community Centers
This is a developing story. Another wave of bomb threats called in to Jewish Community Centers took place this morning across the country, with several […]
Hundreds of Headstones Vandalized at Northeast Philly Jewish Cemetery
Hundreds of headstones at a Northeast Philadelphia Jewish cemetery were vandalized over the weekend. Police are investigating. The vandalism was discovered on Sunday morning at […]
This Ex-Republican Running for D.A. Wants Cash Bail to Be Abolished
Michael Untermeyer is complicated. Back in 2009 and 2011, he ran for local office as a Republican. Today, he’s campaigning for district attorney as a Democrat. “The […]
The D.A. Candidate Who at 13 Saw His Father Murdered in the Street
Richard Negrin knows the trauma of gun violence firsthand. When he was just 13 years old, his father was shot dead in front of him. “It’s not fun to talk […]