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July 2, 2020

Philly officer, 2 relatives charged with robbing 15 gamblers

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer is under arrest, accused of taking part “in the robbery and assault of multiple victims at a North…

June 26, 2020

Philadelphia releases crime prevention and violence reduction action plan

Friday morning, Philadelphia Police Comm. Danielle Outlaw announced a plan to prevent crime and reduce violence in the city. The idea includes District Attorney…

January 6, 2020

Philadelphia hires ‘Outlaw’ as next police commissioner

PHILADELPHIA — The next commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department will be coming from Oregon. Mayor Jim Kenney (D) appointed Chief Danielle Outlaw of…

December 15, 2019

2nd try in elderly woman’s Christmas Eve murder gets 1st degree conviction

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA — The man who shot an 81-year-old woman to death in her corner store on Christmas Eve morning, back in 2016, has been…

December 15, 2019

Police sergeant charged with tampering, assault in June arrest

PHILADELPHIA — Yet another member of the Philadelphia police force is in trouble with the law. The department reports last Wednesday, Dec. 11, Sgt….

December 15, 2019

Dad charged after 18-year-old son shoots, kills twin brother

Charges against twin who fired deadly shot dropped. OVERBROOK — A father is now charged with the shooting death of his 18-year-old son, rather…

November 21, 2019

Homicide detective, SEPTA employee relative arrested

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia Police Department homicide detective is in trouble with the law, and so is a relarive who works for SEPTA. The…

November 21, 2019

Narcotics officer arrested after statements against 2 people ‘disproven by video evidence’

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia Police Department narcotics officer is in trouble with the law. The department reports Officer Charles Myers was arrested at about…

November 19, 2019

Woman charged with 4-year-old girl’s murder

PHILADELPHIA — The woman who was supposed to be watching a four-year-old girl was instead arrested and charged with her murder. The District Attorney’s…

October 29, 2019

Man charged with shooting infant believed connected to two-year-old’s killing

HUNTING PARK — An 11-month-old boy may not be able to recover after being shot while he was a passenger in a car. Philadelphia…

October 25, 2019

Shootings, including killing of 2-year-old girl, connected; 2nd suspect charged

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police say the men arrested for murder, nine counts of attempted murder, two counts of conspiracy to commit murder and Violation…

October 24, 2019

Police chief inspector charged with indecent assault against other officers

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police chief inspector, just two levels down from commissioner, is facing serious criminal charges and his victims were allegedly younger…

October 23, 2019

1st suspect in 2-year-old girl’s killing charged, 2nd suspect caught

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police have confirmed “a second male suspect is in custody” after Sunday’s deadly shooting of a two-year-old girl inside her Kensington…

August 27, 2019

No more probation, charges; Meek Mill off the hook

PHILADELPHIA — Rapper Meek Mill is no longer facing any criminal charges, for the first time in 12 years. Tuesday, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced…

August 12, 2019

Historic human sex trafficking conviction; Victims were addicted to opioids

PHILADELPHIA — A Kensington man has been convicted by a jury of human trafficking for the first time in a Philadelphia case involving adult…

July 11, 2019

Netroots Nation’s national conference has 3,000 in town

CENTER CITY — Lots of people interested in politics and next year’s Democratic presidential nomination will have their eyes focused on the Pennsylvania Convention…

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2020 Presidential ElectionTuesday, November 3, 2020
The 2020 Presidential Election is here. Will Donald Trump be reelected or Joe Biden unseat him? BEWARE! We may not know for several days, and it may look like Trump is ahead tonight, since his supporters are more likely to vote in-person and Biden's supporters are more likely to vote by mail.

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The presidential election's Safe Harbor DeadlineTuesday, December 8, 2020
States have been canvassing, which is confirming every valid ballot cast and preparing reports. Then, they review and certify the election results, plus select and name electors. **After today, all legal disputes and recounts should be resolved, and Congress can't challenge any electors.

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Electors meet and cast their ballots for presidentMonday, December 14, 2020
The 538 chosen electors must get together by state and officially vote for the candidate they pledged to support. If an elector defects from their candidate, which is rare, they can now be punished and removed. The governor certifies the results and sends the electors' ballots to Congress, to arrive by Dec. 23.

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Congress counts electoral votes and certifies winnerWednesday, January 6, 2021
Members of both chambers of the new 117th Congress get sworn into office on Jan. 3. Then, three days later, they're led in a session by the president of the Senate - VP Mike Pence - to count the electoral votes and certify the winner, who will have at least 270. If there is no majority, the House votes by state for president and the Senate votes for vice president.

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Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 18, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially "Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.") is a federal holiday on the third Monday of January. It commemorates the birthday of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It celebrates his life, achievements and legacy. In recent years, the day has been seen as a 'Day of Service' when Americans are encouraged to volunteer to help others less fortunate than themselves.

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Valentine’s DaySunday, February 14, 2021
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Presidents DayMonday, February 15, 2021
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