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Abdul Anderson, shown here in Center City, was headbutted by a counselor at a juvenile institution.

Youth Justice

Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions

Pennsylvania leaders have acknowledged the harms and abuses in juvenile institutions. Yet Philly remains a national leader in using them.

Samantha Melamed

Travelers wait for the train at the South City Hall station.

SEPTA’s Key Card has been plagued with issues. A new version could cost $211 million.

Thomas Fitzgerald

David Zandstra, seen here after his arrest in September 2023, is on trial this week in the 1975 abduction and murder of eight year-old Gretchen Harrington.

Crime & Justice

Murder trial begins for Delco pastor accused of killing 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington 50 years ago

The Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia City Hall.

Investor who says he was misled by a Main Line urgent-care business owner is awarded $8.5 million by a Philly jury

President-elect Donald Trump with the firefighter helmet and jacket that belonged to Corey Comperatore, during his address to the Republican National Convention in July.

Butler first responders and an award-winning horse named Trump will represent Pa. in Trump’s inaugural parade

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