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Now recovering from multiple bullet wounds, Darrin Lee faces charges of aggravated assault and making terroristic threats.

Jeffrey Blackwell was a former employee at the City Controller’s office.

Reforming the tax abatement, boosting neighborhood retail, and striving to get past Harrisburg on gun control.

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Even if you just put out a tip jar without a permit, L&I can confiscate all your stuff.

Robert Brennan faces “falsehood” charges because of PA’s short statute of limitations on abuse.

Some 20k Brits signed petitions against the proposed mixed-use tourist attraction.

Without proper forensics, narcotics prosecution can be left with: “A guy was arrested with a bag of powder.”

Fashion District Philadelphia could breathe new life into the anachronistic subway line.

All the info you didn't know you needed about the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

The Temple alum fills out the four-person local news team, now part of WHYY.