NJ Court: Lyrics Shouldn't Have Been Used As Evidence
Violent rap lyrics written by a man accused of shooting a fellow drug dealer in 2005 should not have been admitted as evidence at his trial, New Jersey's highest court ruled Monday.
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Violent rap lyrics written by a man accused of shooting a fellow drug dealer in 2005 should not have been admitted as evidence at his trial, New Jersey's highest court ruled Monday.
Police are investigating a double shooting in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Saturday that left two men critically injured.
Two people were shot when several brawls broke out at a central New Jersey house party attended by hundreds of people.
Philadelphia Police say a 22-year old Point Breeze man is being charged with murder for a shooting in Grays Ferry Friday night that left a 3-year old girl dead.
Police say an unknown gunman fired several shots. They say the motive is not known.
The incident was reported around 9:40 p.m. Friday on the 1500 block of S. Etting Street.
Police and prosecutors in Winslow Township, Camden County are investigating a confrontation that occurred Friday morning between police and a suspect that ended with a police shooting.
It happened at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the 4200 block of North Hicks Street.
Police in Camden County say a reward is now being offered for information leading to arrests in a shooting that injured two innocent people earlier in July.
Chopper 3 over the scene of a police-involved shooting Wednesday in Southwest Philadelphia.
The viewing for 53-year-old Theresa Hunt was held at the John Stretch Funeral Home in Havertown.
The incident was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 3200 block of Page Street.
The shooting happened overnight in the 1100 block of Willow Street in Norristown.
Police in Delaware County say a five-year-old boy is dead and his mother is in critical condition after the child's father shot them, then led police on a wild chase before shooting himself.
Authorities have found two more guns at the home of a man suspected of killing his caseworker and grazing his psychiatrist before the doctor pulled out his own weapon and fired back.
A man who pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter charges stemming from a fatal shooting at a southern New Jersey apartment complex has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Police are investigating after a male was shot in the face in the Frankford section of the city early Saturday morning.
Neighbors paint a picture of a woman who loved her job and was dedicated to it.
A female employee was killed in a shooting at a Delaware County medical facility.
Police have arrested and charged two suspects after a pharmaceutical delivery driver was shot in the hand on July 10.
Police say a man is in critical condition after he was shot early Monday morning in the Belmont section of Philadelphia.
Police are looking for the suspects responsible for shooting another man early Monday morning in North Philadelphia.
Authorities say a paraplegic man shot his brother early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia while trying to get the suspect to stop beating their sister.
The two constables were reportedly attempting to serve more than 20 warrants in Whitehall Township.
It happened shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday at North 4th Street and West Cumberland Street.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a sinkhole continues to cause headaches for drivers, and now trash is seeping into the hole.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a sinkhole continues to cause headaches for drivers, and now trash is seeping into the hole.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a sinkhole continues to cause headaches for drivers, and now trash is seeping into the hole.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
For Amanda Shannon, a mom who had a stroke after giving birth, a driving simulator was crucial to getting back on the road and safely taking her kids to school.
At a parade in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and at events around the Philadelphia region, veterans, relatives and community members gathered to remember fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day.
Neighbors in North Philadelphia said they contacted the City of Philadelphia several times about a sinkhole on Seybert Street and have not found a solution; now, trash is filling the hole.
Despite gloomy weather on Monday, families in Ocean City, New Jersey, said they were making the most of the final day of the holiday weekend with visits to the arcade, bike rides and even some beach time.
The rainy weather had many people across the region changing their Memorial Day plans. Madeleine Wright reports.