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Philadelphia family displaced after their home collapsed next to a construction site
A family is trying to figure out next steps after their third generation home collapsed. The collapse happened next to a construction site that the NBC10 Investigators have been looking into. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on this developing story.
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EPA mandates new limits for ‘forever chemicals' in drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits for so called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. PFAS do not break down easily in the environment or the body which is why they are known as “forever chemicals.” The NBC10 Investigators have been looking at the issue of PFAS in our area. Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains the new rules and...
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Why the Parker Administration is canceling their EV charger fines
City officials were fined thousands of dollars in connection to electric vehicle chargers. Here’s why they won’t pay it.
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Why city officials won't pay their fines for electric vehicle chargers
The NBC10 Investigators discovered last year that Philly’s municipal electric vehicle infrastructure had been set up without the required permits, leading to thousands of dollars in fines. Now city officials are saying they won’t pay those fines in an effort to not waste tax dollars. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains.
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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.