What SEPTA Riders Think About Their Commute: Foul Smells, Key Cards and Safety
More than 800 transit commuters weighed in on cleanliness, safety, on-time performance, and the rollout of the Key card
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What’s the ‘Craziest Thing You’ve Seen on SEPTA’? Here Are Riders’ Responses
We asked our readers “What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen on SEPTA? Please give as many details as possible.” and here’s what some of you said:
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New Bill Would Ban a Key Chemical Used in Refineries
Months after an explosion at the South Philly refinery, a new bill went before city council that would ban a key chemical used in other refineries. NBC10 investigative reporter Mitch Blacher explains why the ban could make running a refinery in Philadelphia nearly impossible.
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Here’s Where Illegal Guns Are in Philly
Undercover investigations are taking guns off the street, but agents can’t keep up with the flow of illegal firearms. Data shows where gun homicides and gun crimes are happening most.
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Black Market Gun Sales Fuel Violence in Philadelphia
Undercover agents gave NBC10 Investigators’ reporter Mitch Blacher a behind-the-scenes look at how thousands of guns flood Philadelphia.
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Reasons Why Gun Charges Are Dropped in Philadelphia Criminal Cases
NBC10 Investigators’ reporter Mitch Blacher found that prosecutors don’t always go after every charge in cases involving guns. He spoke with one of the city’s top prosecutors to find out why some charges are dropped.
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Pa., Unlike Other States, Doesn’t Compensate Wrongfully Convicted People
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers, and notably Philadelphia’s district attorney, have been instrumental in last year’s surge in exonerations. But what do those wrongfully-convicted get for all that time lost? Nothing
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‘That Was Their Retirement Money’: Family Wants Compensation After Exoneration
Elizabeth Moto spent her life’s saving trying to get her son, Vincent, free from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Vincent Moto has been exonerated and freed, but the Motos still have received no compensation or help from local or state agencies.l
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NJ Human Trafficking Panel Fails to Issue Reports for Years, AP Finds
New Jersey has failed over the past five years to fully carry out a state law aimed at preventing human trafficking by skipping a requirement to issue annual reports on prevention efforts, The Associated Press has found. The fund for victims also appeared to have a zero balance, according to the Treasury Department. It was supposed to be financed w... -
The Keys to Avoiding Scams During Tax Season
Tax season kicks off on Monday, January 27th. Harry Hairston and NBC10 Responds spoke with the IRS about tax scams, and how you can avoid becoming a victim.
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How Does Neighborhood Affect Life Expectancy? Here’s Some Factors
Why do people in some towns or neighborhoods live longer than those in other areas? NBC10 Investigators dug into U.S. Census data and talked to experts.
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Rising Rents Pricing Out Lower-Income Philadelphians
Philadelphians are struggling with the gentrification of their neighborhoods as renovated buildings drive up rents and push out longtime residents.
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Family Searching for Answers 2 Years After Main Line Woman’s Disappearance
It’s been more than two years since Anna Maciejewska of Malvern, Pennsylvania, disappeared. Since she went missing, it’s changed from a missing person case to a murder investigation. NBC10 investigative reporter Mitch Blacher spoke to the woman’s mother who traveled to our area from Eastern Europe for what may be her final chance to find out what h... -
Bankrupt Philadelphia Refinery Was Really Dirty. A New Report Shows How Dirty.
The shuttered refinery in South Philadelphia currently going through bankruptcy has long been known as one of the city’s biggest polluters. A new report details just how dirty the complex was before the June 21 explosions and fire.
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Willie Veasy Celebrates Thanksgiving at Home After 27 Years Behind Bars
Willie Veasy celebrated this Thanksgiving at home with his family. Until last month Veasy spent decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. The NBC10 Investigators have been following his story and we’ve checked in with Veasy to see how he’s doing.
