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Pa. election integrity group met with 2 architects of 2020 effort to overturn election
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who believe recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November. On a Tuesday night in June, about 150 people gathered online to...
Camden, NJ, man gets 65 years in prison for brutal murder in 2019
A Camden man will likely never see the outside of a prison ever again after being sentenced for a brutal killing in 2019. On April 17th, 45-year-old Corey James Malloy was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Nathaniel Perry on September 26th, 2019. The verdict was returned after a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Pennsylvania Home Prices Surge for Fifth Consecutive Month
LEMOYNE, PA — Pennsylvania’s median home sales price has risen for the fifth month in a row, according to a report for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. In June, the median price climbed nearly 6% to $312,000, up from $295,000 in May. This marks a nearly 6% increase compared to June 2023.
On Admiral Wilson Boulevard, a colorful look at East Camden
CAMDEN — The walls can't talk but they do tell a story at a building here. A recently completed mural presents the story of East Camden on donated space at the headquarters of Bush Refrigeration on Admiral Wilson Boulevard. ...
‘Fired’: Controversy surrounds Christina School District as its longtime lawyer severs ties with its dysfunctional board
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The troubled Christina School District could soon be left leaderless and without legal...
Man Who Lived in Atlantic City Hall for a Weekend: Arrested, Again
First, a history lesson on the first criminal charge(s). We broke an issue back on October 2, 2024, when a man managed to live inside Atlantic City, New Jersey City Hall for an entire long weekend. Sherif Ramadan allegedly moved into Atlantic City Hall from Thursday, September 28, 2023 through...
Philly teams unite to hold epic Philadelphia Girls Sports initiative
From basketball to hockey, the six major sports teams in the area including the Philadelphia Union, Eagles, 76ers, Wings, Flyers and Phillies allowed girls from around the Delaware Valley to showcase their skills.
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
Ex-Philly officer Edsual Mendoza gets at least 8 years in killing of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Sidiero
A fired Philadelphia police officer who pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison. Edsaul Mendoza, a five-year veteran of the force who was fired a week after the shooting in 2022, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April in the shooting of Thomas “T.J.” Siderio.
Man, woman shot on the street in Kensington, police say
Two people are in the hospital after a shooting that took place in Kensington Monday afternoon. At around 3:59 p.m., police responded to reports of a person with a gun. When police arrived along the 100 block of East Clearfield Street they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds, police said.
Inter Arma Have a Handful of East Coast Shows Lined Up
Months after the release of their latest album New Heaven, Inter Arma‘s got some live dates coming up that you should absolutely go to if you’re able to get out to the east coast. For five days this coming September, the insanely heavy blackened post-metal outfit will be...
Family of CHOP doctor killed in crash joins cyclists in calls for change
The parents of Dr. Barbara Friedes, a 30-year old cyclist who was killed while riding her bike in Center City last week, say her death could have been prevented. They are joining advocates and Philadelphia cyclists in calling for change. "There is no sense in any of it. There is...
Philadelphia Physician Dr. David L. Mattingly Settles for $72,000 in Improper Opioid Prescribing Allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania has disclosed a settlement involving Dr. David L. Mattingly, a Philadelphia-area osteopathic physician, who faced allegations of improperly prescribing opioid medications. According to a press release, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stated that Dr. Mattingly has agreed to pay $72,000 to the government and is now subject to stringent restrictions that bar him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone. The allegations stem from Dr. Mattingly's prescribing practices between February 2015 and September 2018, which were found to not fully comply with the Controlled Substances Act's requirements for legitimate medical purposes and customary professional practice.
Woman Charged in Connection with Shooting of Infant in Philadelphia's Holmesburg Area
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. The shooting, which occurred around 5:51 p.m. last Thursday on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, resulted in a swift response from law enforcement. According to 6abc, the suspect was taken into custody the following night and is currently awaiting formal charges.
Madison Morales Salazar ID'd In Deadly Philly Crash
Morales Salazar, her mother, and her 13-year-old sister were all struck on North Front Street at the intersection with Wyoming Avenue around 9 p.m., city police said previously. The mother and 13-year-old sustained injuries to their feet and ankles and were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center, while 22-month-old Madison...
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