Judge to decide if Mumia Abu-Jamal gets new trial in officer's murder
He was originally sentenced to death in 1982 after a jury found him guilty of murdering Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner.
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He was originally sentenced to death in 1982 after a jury found him guilty of murdering Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner.
A divided court denied the request by Maureen Faulkner, the widow of slain Officer Daniel Faulkner, to disqualify the city district attorney's office from continuing to work on the matter.
Faulkner is calling for Krasner to be removed from an appeals case involving Mumia Abu-Jamal, her husband's convicted killer.
Maureen Faulkner accused Krasner of lying to her regarding the case involving Abu-Jamal, who was convicted of killing her husband in 1981.
Rich discussed the media brewing fears of Donald Trump's 'list', Megyn Kelly's appearance on The View and Paul Ryan backing Trump's thoughts on term limits. He also discussed McRibs being tracked on an app, Alan Dershowitz's thoughts on anti-semitism and Elizabeth Warren being punked. Rich spoke with veteran Issac Francois regarding his experience in the Navy and his participation in the Power Triumph Games at 4pm. He also spoke with Maureen Faulkner regarding an upcoming fundraiser to raise money for local children in need and the families of fallen police officers, military members and firefighters at 4:30pm.
The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union says it is preparing to file a lawsuit to get the state's new "Revictimization Relief Act"overturned.
Gov. Corbett signed into law a measure that he says is intended to curb the "obscene celebrity" cultivated by convicts such as Mumia Abu-Jamal.
A small Vermont college is poking a lot of people in the eye by having convicted cop-killer Mumia Abu-Jamal as its commencement speaker next Sunday.
Earlier today on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Dom Giordano spoke with Maureen Faulkner, the wife of Daniel Faulker, a Philadelphia police officer murdered in 1981 by Mumia Abu-Jamal, about the Senate's vote this week to reject President Obama's nomination of Debo Adegbile to head the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick joined Chris Stigall Thursday on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT to discuss the Senate's rejection of Debo Adegbile, President Obama's nomination to head the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department.
Chris covers the stories of an inappropriate picture posted online by a high school wrestling team and the sentencing of parents who let their children die instead of seeking medical attention. He also talks to comedian Ted Alexandro and author Charlie Leduff.
Pennsylvania's death row population is going down, dramatically, and people on both side of the debate over the death penalty say it is a symptom of a broken system.
A representative of Pennsylvania's department of corrections has told Philadelphia's district attorney that Mumia Abu-Jamal is getting no special treatment.
Philadelphia's district attorney has decided not to continue to pursue the death penalty against Abu-Jamal.
One day after the man who murdered Philadelphia police officer John Pawlowski was sentenced to life in prison, family members who lost their loved ones on the police force spoke out against the sentence.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. Here's what consumers should know.
Philadelphia is preparing for a planned May Day rally on Friday by shutting down streets and detouring SEPTA bus routes.
The exhibit "Becoming America in West Chester" includes a recreation of the historic Turk's Head Tavern.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. Here's what consumers should know.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. Here's what consumers should know.
Philadelphia is preparing for a planned May Day rally on Friday by shutting down streets and detouring SEPTA bus routes.
The exhibit "Becoming America in West Chester" includes a recreation of the historic Turk's Head Tavern.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Justin Crawford delivered his second career walk-off hit to send the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Giants in the first game of a split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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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.
Restaurant owners were briefed this week about the possibility of adding a 20% service charge to bills as the city hosts 2026 FIFA World Cup games. No final decision has been made.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. But customers of Rocco's at the Brick in Newtown say they were promised refunds that haven't yet come through. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with what consumers should know.
The exhibit “Becoming America in West Chester” opens to the public on May 1, showcasing months of research, design, and hands-on work. Wakisha Bailey reports.
May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, and advocates estimate about 5,000 people in Pennsylvania live with this rare disease that causes tumors along nerves throughout the body. Wakisha Bailey meets Hannah Hetzel, who has NF, and Trish Chupein, who works with NF Northeast to help her grandson after he was recently diagnosed.
The Philadelphia region will have a sunny Friday before skies cloud up ahead of overnight rain showers. Conditions look clear for Sunday's Broad Street Run, with cool temperatures in the 40s at the start of the race. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.