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City-owned building empty for decades to be demolished after NBC10 Investigators report
A city-owned building is now getting attention from the Parker administration after an NBC10 Investigators report. A building in Fairhill has been empty for decades and will be demolished. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the latest on some of Philadelphia’s most dangerous buildings.
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Thousands of dangerous properties are still hazards years after initial violation in Philadelphia
Over one hundred homes and buildings in the city of Philadelphia have fallen into disrepair. Despite being cited as imminently dangerous by city officials, some of these properties are still standing years after the initial violation.
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NBC10 Investigators found over one hundred buildings in Philadelphia at risk to collapse and unsafe to live
Philadelphia has over one hundred buildings in danger of collapse. The NBC10 Investigators found the dangerous properties are continuing to be a hazard to neighbors and pedestrians years after their first violation. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas explains what is supposed to happen next.
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Sex offenders moving across state lines and failing to register is a growing problem
Hundreds of sex offenders in the tri-state area are wanted by law enforcement for failing to register as a sex offender. The NBC10 Investigators found that some of them have been living their normal lives while hiding in plain sight. This has become an increasing problem for law enforcement officials. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains how they are able...
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Many sex offenders in our area are in violation of state registration laws
In our tri-state region, over 1,000 sex offenders are in violation of state registration laws with more than 300 of them with active warrants for failing to register.
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City Controller investigating L&I's use of electric vehicles & lack of chargers
Mayor Cherelle Parker has a goal of making Philadelphia a greener city. However, Parker’s administration has run into a road block when it comes to the city’s responsibility to install electric vehicle chargers. The city controller is now investigating the cars as well as the city’s infrastructure. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains.
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City Controller investigating L&I's electric vehicle set-up as Parker admin deals with infrastructure
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s goal to make the city clean and green has hit a snag after an audit found L&I is not properly set up to keep their electric vehicles charged.
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Exonerated cases involving corrupt detective remain unsolved
The suspect in custody for the shooting deaths of Rodney Ramseur and Latia Jones was exonerated after a judge ruled his confession was no longer credible. This came after the detective involved was indicted for grooming and assaulting suspects. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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There have been 41 exonerations in Philly but many of the cases haven't been reopened
Since 2018 dozens of inmates have been released after being exonerated of their crime. The latest was a man who was released after serving nearly 40 years for a crime he didn’t commit. The NBC10 Investigators took a look at these wrongful convictions and reporter Claudia Vargas is asking police whether they’ll be reopening the cases to find the real...
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Philly police have reopened 1 out of 41 exonerated murder cases
Philly police have reopened only one out of 41 exonerated murder cases in the city, the NBC10 Investigators determined.
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Auto thefts saw a 72% increase in 2023, the highest among crime categories
In 2023 the number of stolen cars went up in the city and things like a TikTok challenge made it much worse. NBC10’s Investigative Reporter Claudia Vargas explains further and gives us a look at the numbers.
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Retail theft among the crimes in 2023 that saw a great increase
Philadelphia has seen a decrease in the number of homicides and shootings this past year, but other crimes saw a surge like retail theft. NBC10’s Investigative Reporter Claudia Vargas explains further.
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Back to where they were in 1988: The case of who killed Barbara Jean turns cold, once again
The parents of deceased Barbara Jean recently met with Philadelphia police for an update on the case surrounding her death. She was killed in 1988. They told NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas why they are losing hope that justice will be served
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City facing at least $14K fine for failing to obtain permits to install electric vehicle chargers
Since 2018, the city has been purchasing electric vehicles and chargers in support of its ‘Clean Fleet Plan.’ However, the NBC10 Investigators found that the city failed to obtain permits for those charges and is now facing at least 46 violations, totaling $14,000 or more in fines. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas explains further.
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Lack of electric vehicle charging stations causes long wait times for drivers
Philadelphia has been buying hundreds of electric vehicles in an effort to go green, however the city does not have enough chargers. This has caused clogging at public charging stations across the city. City leaders say the goal is to create a pathway to zero emissions and eliminate new gas-powered vehicles by 2030. NBC10’s investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the...
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Philly buys hundreds of electric vehicles but not enough chargers
Philly’s public electric vehicle chargers are at times clogged up with city vehicles, with taxpayers footing the bill. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas shows us why.
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2023 was the most violent year against Philadelphia police officers
2023 has been one of the most violent years in recent history for Philadelphia police officers. Two officers were killed this year in the line of duty and nine others were injured. NBC10’s investigative reporter Claudia Vargas researched why more officers are being shot more now than in previous years.
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Tips have led to rewards in only 1 percent of Philly homicide cases, officials say
Since 2017, Philadelphia has paid out $560,000 in rewards in 29 homicide cases. That’s 1% of total homicides in that time. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas takes a look at why there are such few rewards– even when Philly has one of the most generous programs with a $20k offering.
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Lack of people coming forward in homicide cases has left millions of dollars in reward money uncollected
The NBC10 Investigators team looked into how often police pay out the reward money they offer when looking for suspects in high-profile homicide cases. Claudia Vargas has the total, how they decide to dole out that money and spoke with an informant.
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Mayor boxes at Philly's sports facilities have been longstanding tradition
Having a suite at the city’s sports facilities is a longstanding perk for Philadelphia’s mayor. NBC10 Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on the history of the mayor’s boxes and how they’re being used today.