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Philly Violence Victims Haven't Received Relocation Money, Councilman Says
After Philadelphia set aside $500,000 to relocate residents who were targets of deadly violence, some council members say the victims still haven’t received the money. Now they’re wondering where the money went.
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From 2018 to 2022, Philly Schools Have Had More Than 300 Lockdowns
Through a public records request, the NBC10 Investigators obtained school lockdown logs kept by the School District of Philadelphia — as well as school security, or lockdown, drills.
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How Well Do People Sleep in Your Philly Zip Code? The Answer Could Impact Your Health
The NBC Investigators analyzed CDC sleep quality data for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and learned 45% of all residents in a West Philly zip code get less than seven hours of sleep a night.
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Philly Sheriff's Deputy Sold Guns Illegally, Including 2 Used in HS Killing, Feds Say
A deputy hired in 2018 by the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office was fired and arrested earlier this month for allegedly selling drugs and guns to an FBI confidential informant, including two guns that the U.S. Attorney’s office says were used in the ambush at Roxborough High School last month.
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For Years, Philly Police Dumped Crime Data at Disney World
For more than a decade, if Philadelphia police officers made a typo or were unable to record a precise location for a crime committed in the city, the department would mark the incident with GPS coordinates inside Disney World in Florida. Specifically, the area behind Cinderella’s Castle known as “Fantasyland” became the default location for inaccurate crime data.
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Where Are You Mostly Likely to Get Carjacked? Charting a Meteoric Rise in Philly
Carjackings have skyrocketed in the last five years in Philadelphia, including a huge jump so far this year. NBC10 Investigators analyzed more than 2,100 incidents since 2018 to find out when and where carjackings happen most, as well as what type of vehicle is most targeted.
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Gun Buyback Program Success Is Hard to Measure
Gun buyback programs are held occasionally in cities like Philadelphia, where residents can turn in firearms in exchange for rewards like gift cards. NBC10 investigative reporter found that determining whether the buybacks deter gun violence is hard to quantify.
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PHL Airport Wants to Expand. Some Neighbors Fear It'll Flood Their Homes
As officials in Philadelphia and Delaware counties look to expand Philadelphia International Airport with the promise of jobs and revenue for the local economy, residents and environmentalists worry that flooding in the area will only get worse.
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100s of Families Live in Overcrowded Public Housing in Philadelphia
Hundreds of Philadelphian families are now living in overcrowded conditions at public housing sites due to delays in new public housing openings. NBC10 investigative reporter Danny Freeman takes a look at the actions of the Philadelphia Housing Authority and talks with people living in tight spaces.
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Digging into ‘Dark Money' Millions Invested in Pa. Political Races This Year
Pennsylvania has become one of the most expensive political battlefields in the entire country: with millions of dollars of political advertisements spent in the races for governor and U.S. Senate already. NBC10’s Danny Freeman dug into the biggest donors and dark money groups.
