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NJ priorities

What are N.J.'s most urgent policy priorities? Advocates outline 7 in new roadmap for state

The 1971 FBI burglary in Delco echoes through Trump's targeting of James Comey

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Cashless bail explained: What it is, how it works and why Trump is targeting it

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Even though Gary Busey pleaded not guilty in N.J. groping case, he hopes to enter program to avoid trial

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Exonerated Philly man, who CNN's Jake Tapper advocated for, sues the city and police officers

This Philly parenting program teaches dads how to be better engaged in their children's lives

Focus on Fathers

Ocean City leaders say police need more power in wake of boardwalk stabbing

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Philly Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney to retire in April after 8 years

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'Torturous' solitary confinement conditions in a Pa. prison are unconstitutional, federal lawsuit claims

Rittenhouse Square stabbing docuseries uses Sean Schellenger's death to explore criminal justice in Philly

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The first major bank heist in America happened 225 years ago in Philly — and the wrong guy went to prison

Life after prison proves to be frustrating, even for those only pretending they're trying to get back on their feet

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Meek Mill befuddled by AI-generated song about his dad, who was killed during the rapper's childhood

Former Sharon Hill cops sentenced to probation for fatally shooting Fanta Bility outside high school football game

Fanta Bility Police Sentencing

To stem violent crime, Philly needs a united criminal justice system, police commissioner says

Outlaw Gun Violence

'Dateline NBC' spotlights wrongful conviction of Northeast Philly man in 1988 murder of Barbara Jean Horn

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Man wrongfully convicted of Barbara Jean Horn's 1988 murder in Northeast Philly does 'Dateline NBC' interview

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Philadelphia District Attorney primary between Larry Krasner and Carlos Vega puts reform and results on trial

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Philly awards $200K in grants, creates network for community organizations fighting for criminal justice reform

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Criminal Justice

New $2.2 million grant will help Philly continue criminal justice reforms

Philly Prisons MacArthur

Delco unveils task force on criminal justice reform

Delaware County task force criminal justice reform

Meek Mill's organization sends PPE to prevent coronavirus infections among prison inmates, staff

City pays $4.15 million to man wrongfully convicted of North Philadelphia murder

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Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins hosts forum to talk about next Philly police commissioner; Meek Mill among panelists

Meek Mill surprises Blaine School students with backpacks, supplies for second straight year

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Number of children charged as adults in Philly has dropped substantially under DA Larry Krasner

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New law gives Pa. attorney general power to prosecute gun cases dropped by Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner

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Allen Iverson assisted in Meek Mill's legal battle, says Sixers limited partner Michael Rubin

Criminal Justice

Philly D.A. wipes out fines and fees for impoverished defendants

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Artist who blew off half of his hand with homemade explosive wages war for justice

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Another marijuana legalization bill to be introduced in Pennsylvania Senate

New Jersey lawmakers reach legal marijuana deal

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Criminal Justice

Bill Cosby moved to gen pop at Montgomery County prison

Criminal Justice

Meek Mill, Sixers owner Michael Rubin announce criminal justice reform organization

Activist Asa Khalif plans run for Philadelphia City Council

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Delaware to transfer hundreds of inmates to Pennsylvania prisons

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Philadelphia awarded $1 million toward juvenile justice center

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Rae Carruth, former NFL player convicted in girlfriend's murder, will move to Pennsylvania

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WATCH: Attorneys protest judge's controversial decision regarding new DA policy

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Screaming match ensues as Philly judge appoints defense attorney as 'special prosecutor'

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Criminal Justice

Delaware to demolish prison building where deadly riot occurred

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More than 2,500 inmates on the move in Montgomery County

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Krasner defends decision not to pursue death penalty in murder of Philly cop

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