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What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system | The Conversation
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia’s use of what it described as a “little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera system that is exposing residents across the city to heightened surveillance with few rules or safeguards against abuse.” The article detailed how Philadelphia narcotics cops not only allegedly failed to disclose their use of video surveillance in arrest reports or to prosecutors, but also that the video footage at times proved officers were lying when they testified.
While NYC descends into chaos, Philadelphia is a model of urban order
I took a stroll through the center of town the other day. To my delighted disbelief, there were no steel-and-wood “sidewalk bridges” plunging whole blocks into shadow. There were no bike lanes to create traffic chaos. No peddlers of junk merchandise crowding every corner. Hallelujah! It felt like New York City of not long ago when common sense, not random disorder, ruled the streets. Was I dreaming? No — because the city I visited was Philadelphia. Yup, Philly — a mere 95 miles from Gotham or nearer than East Hampton. More of my fellow New Yorkers should make the trip. Here’s how to get tickets for all 2024 Philadelphia Eagles...
From Jersey Shore to Poconos, what's Memorial Day weekend weather looking like?
It's feeling like summer and the unofficial start of the summer of 2024 is upon us, so what will the weather be like over the long Memorial Day weekend. How hot will it be where you are? When might it rain?. The First Alert Weather Team breaks down what to...
Missing NJ Woman Is Last Surviving Child Of PA Mom In Desperate Need Of Search Help
In 2015, Sue Quackenbush lost her son, Eric, to suicide.Ten months later, her other son, Michael, a US Marine and combat veteran, died in an accident.Now, Quackenbush, of West Chester, PA, is desperate to find her 37-year-old Willingboro, NJ daughter, Danielle Lopez, who has been missing since…
Air quality alert in effect for Southeast Pa. Sunday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Sunday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground...
Driver crashes in Fairmount Park after being shot in the head
The driver of a Honda Accord crashed through two fences before slamming into a tree after being shot twice in the head early Sunday, police officials said. According to law enforcement officials, the incident happened at about 5:44 a.m., along the 1700 block of Belmont Mansion Drive in Fairmount Park, when police found the aftermath of the incident after a Honda Accord crashed into a tree after driving through two fences.
NiJaree Canady throws two-hit shutout to keep Stanford alive at softball super regional
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — NiJaree Canady pitched a complete-game two-hitter and host Stanford stayed alive in the Super Regionals, defeating LSU 3-0 on Saturday night to even the series at one game apiece. Canady struck out nine and walked three batters. She is 22-5 with a 0.67 ERA. She...
Overnight shootings leave 3 men injured in Philadelphia, police say
Three men were injured after two separate shootings that happened in Philadelphia Friday night into Saturday morning, police said. According to police, around 10:32 p.m. Friday, Philadelphia Housing Authority Police responded to the 2300 block of Edgley Street after receiving reports of a person with a gun. Police said officers...
Kensington lemonade stands raises money for seniors
KENSINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Fourth grade students at St. Paul School in Kensington ran a lemonade stand on Friday to support a local senior center. The class picks a charity each year for the money from the stand to go to.
Kensington Triple Shooting Suspect 'Armed And Dangerous': PD
Police said the pictured man shot three people on the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Kensington, including:. A 47-year-old woman struck in the face and placed in "critical but stable" condition. A 45-year-old man struck in the leg and placed in stable condition. An 8-year-old girl grazed in...
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