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(Philadelphia police officer Richard DeCoatsworth, right, sat by invitation alongside Michelle Obama during a presidential address to Congress in 2009. Credit: Alex Wong/ Getty Images)

Attorney Wants Bail Lowered For Former Hero Philly Cop Now Charged With Rape and More

The defense, seeking “reasonable” bail, contends the allegations against Richard DeCoatsworth (right) are false and are motivated by revenge.

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Gloucester County Jail Starts The Shutdown Process

They are sending the last 200 plus male inmates to other facilities in New Jersey.

20 hours ago

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National Marble Tournament Takes Center Stage

The eyes of the nation are on Wildwood, New Jersey as the 90-year old National Marble tournament gets underway.

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Federal Government Cracks Down On Illegal Internships

It’s against federal law to take on an intern without them getting school credit or payment.

23 hours ago

The Rules For Moving Out Your Charitable Goods

If you’re cleaning out your closet and looking to make donations to carious charitable organizations, it seems each organization has its own rules as to what they’ll accept.

24 hours ago

The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, June 18, 2012. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages)

Banned School Run Prayer Hits 50 Year Anniversary

She was a high school student back in the ’50′s who brought a Quran to school, to read during public recitation of the Lord’s Prayer and Bible verses, then the law in Pennsylvania.

2013/06/17

Anton Moore, Caring By Creating Unity

“I promise you: you come to 20th and Snyder for Unity and Community, you can be broke and you will have a good time,” he says, chuckling.

2013/06/17

Father, Son Injured In Center City Car Accident Involving Police Car

Police say a van hit two cars, one of them a police cruiser, injuring an officer as well as a father and his son.

2013/06/16

Michael Weaver and his father Bill at the US Open. (Credit: Mike Dougherty)

Dad Gets Rare Chance To Caddy For Son At US Open On Father’s Day

It’s safe to say no father and son were more excited to be at the US Open then Bill and Michael Weaver.

2013/06/16

Man Shot Dead On North Philly Basketball Court

Philadelphia Police say a 27-year-old man is dead after he was shot twice in the chest on a basketball court in the cities Poplar neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

2013/06/16

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Thousands Turn Out For 11th Annual Gary Papa Run

Several thousand people converged near the Philadelphia Art Museum on Sunday for the 11th annual Gary Papa Prostate Run.

2013/06/16

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Plane Carrying President Bush From Philadelphia Diverted

A private jet carrying former President George W. Bush from Philadelphia made an emergency landing overnight.

2013/06/16

Communities Across Philadelphia Celebrate Father’s Day

Communities across the city of “brotherly love” showed affection for dads this Father’s Day Weekend.

2013/06/16

Positively Philadelphia: Reenacting US History

Visitors can now immerse themselves in the drama of early US history by renting a period costume while taking a tour of Old City.

2013/06/16

End Of An Era For Longtime Philadelphia Restaurant

Le Bec-Fin is closing it’s doors forever, and on Saturday night the restaurant served up their final dinner.

2013/06/15

Girl Injured When Roofer Falls Through Ceiling in Northeast Philly

Authorities say a 12-year-old girl was injured Saturday morning when a man fell through the roof of an apartment building in the Bustleton section of Philadelphia.

2013/06/15