Investigations

Hundreds of people are reported missing every day in the United States, but most never get national attention. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas met with a group dedicated to shining a spotlight on particular cases and looks into the statistics.

Dozens of missing persons cases are getting a fresh look within Philly PD. Detectives hope that DNA samples from families will help bring closure to some of these decades-old cases. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas shows us which cases are getting a priority look. 

The battleground state of Pennsylvania may decide if the U.S. Senate flips its majority in the upcoming election. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas took a look at donations that are flowing into and out of the Commonwealth. 

In September 2023, four years after the disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez from a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey, NBC10’s Claudia Vargas took a fresh look at the case and retraces the girl’s last known steps.

Since Pennsylvania is such a big player this election season a lot of people are not only showing their support through signs but also financially. Of the donors that give money to political campaigns, $54 million came from individuals. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas spoke with two women about why they’ve financially supported their political p...

The City of Philadelphia has been accused of inappropriately spending settlement money that has been allocated to combat the opioid crisis.

The NBC10 Investigators went across the tri-state region to find out how towns and schools are handling “forever chemicals” or PFAS, in the drinking water.

The citizens board that is supposed to oversee the actions of the Philadelphia Police Department removed its bylaws after several members resigned or were removed.

Experts say some neighborhoods in Philadelphia are hotter than others. The NBC10 Investigators explain “urban heat islands.”

“Seems like the most inappropriate use of their time and also the use of taxpayer dollars.” City workers have been spending more time charging their electric vehicles while on the clock now that EVgo has removed EV chargers from a South Philly parking lot. NBC10’s Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains the situation furthe...

The Philadelphia Police Department has a new unit dedicated to investigating murder cases that ultimately resulted in an exoneration. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has been looking into the new team and has more. 

More than a week after four people — including a pregnant teen — were killed in a high-speed chase in Delaware County, NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas looks at the current pursuit policy from Pennsylvania State Police.

After years of waiting, 25 percent of city municipal buildings are powered by solar energy following the completion of the Adams Solar Project. The project entails a 70-megawatt solar farm 120 miles west of Philly. The goal for the city is to hit 100 percent of municipal buildings run on renewable energy by 2030. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudi...