Larry Krasner, other prosecutors launch effort to fight federal overreach
A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics has launched a new effort to fight back.
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A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics has launched a new effort to fight back.
The coalition is calling it the "Fight Against Federal Overreach" and says it will share strategies and best practices among prosecutors.
Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks will introduce legislation Thursday aimed at limiting how ICE operates in the city.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said there's an important lesson to be learned from the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Former detectives Frank Jastrzembski and Manuel Santiago were sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury in connection with a homicide case. Reporter Joe Holden has the details.
The total number of homicides in Philadelphia in 2025 would be the the lowest since 1967, data from Pew Research Center shows.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said community leaders like coaches and clergy are part of the reason violent crime dropped in the city this year.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said Coy Thomas, the man accused of killing 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey inside his home, stole the victim's car and sold it before being arrested. Thomas was taken into custody over the weekend on murder and other charges.
District Attorney Larry Krasner won re-election to serve a third term as Philadelphia's top prosecutor.
Voters in Philadelphia have elected District Attorney Larry Krasner to a third term as the city's top prosecutor, the Associated Press projects.
The DA's office announced additional charges Monday against 21-year-old Keon King, including arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy, unauthorized use of an automobile, receiving stolen property, reckless endangerment of another person and tampering with evidence.
While authorities believe the human remains are of a woman, police can't confirm that the remains are Kada Scott's. They said the confirmation has to be done by the medical examiner's office.
As the search closes in on two weeks, loved ones haven't given up hope of finding 23-year-old Kada Scott. She went missing from her job on Oct. 4. A prayer gathering was held at Chestnut Hill as her family hopes to keep her disappearance front and center. Josh Sanders reports.
Pennsylvania has been without a budget since June, which is having a large impact on the city's only sexual violence resource center, resulting in major layoffs.
Residents responded to the possibility of National Guard deployment in Philadelphia as the DA's office hosted the first of three meetings about it.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is hosting a series of town halls to talk to residents about what to do if President Trump deploys the National Guard to the city. There's no indication at this time that the president is planning to do so.
President Trump has activated 800 National Guard members to address what he calls a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. The president has indicated he wants to do the same in other cities. Philadelphia's district attorney joined faith leaders to denounce the idea. Larry Krasner said he took an oath to uphold the Constitution and that Philadelphia is in a period of historic low crime.
During a press conference on Monday, District Attorney Larry Krasner described the weekend's crimes as disturbing, yet noted that crime rates are still falling in Philadelphia.
Prosecutors said the video shows 27-year-old Naeem Morgan hitting, kicking and throwing objects at several sleeping unhoused people in Philadelphia.
A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the deadly slaying and dismembering of 27-year-old Dominique Rem'mie Fells, a transgender woman in Philadelphia, back in 2020, the district attorney's office announced Monday. The 27-year-old's death ignited protests, bringing national focus to the violence LGBTQ+ community members face. Her name became a powerful symbol during the 2020 demonstrations for justice and equality.
Philadelphia is among five Democratic-led cities where President Trump is preparing to send ICE tactical teams ahead of nationwide protests.
Organizers believe the Philadelphia demonstration will be one of the largest in the nation. They said the city could see between 60,000 and 80,000 people rally against the Trump administration's deportation efforts and the military parade scheduled in Washington, D.C.
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Philadelphia incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary Tuesday.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan in Tuesday's Democratic primary election, likely clearing the path to a third term as DA.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a breezy Tuesday night.
The city says snow removal has been going on since last week's storm, but it really ramped up Tuesday.
The New Jersey Department of Health said the state has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets.
A Philadelphia foster mom has been charged with murder after Sy'vir Hill, a toddler in her care, drowned in a bathtub last year and died. An attorney for the woman told CBS News Philadelphia in part, she “is devastated by the tragic, accidental death of Sy’vir Hill. Nonetheless, she has not committed a crime.”