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Here's why some neighborhoods in Philly are hotter than others
Experts say some neighborhoods in Philadelphia are hotter than others. The NBC10 Investigators explain “urban heat islands.”
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City workers are spending more time charging EVs on the clock with less fast chargers available
“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... -
New team at Philly PD focuses investigating murder cases that ended in exonerations
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.
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Deadly Delco crash raises questions on the Pa. State Police chase policy
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.
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Going green: City officials work to be more sustainable with renewable energy
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... -
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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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.... -
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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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 exp... -
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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Carlesha Gaither-Freeland shares her story for the first time since her abduction 10 years ago
An upcoming movie is shining new light on one of the most shocking incidents in Philadelphia’s history; the caught-on-camera abduction of Carlesha Gaither-Freeland nearly a decade ago. She sat down with NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas to talk about what happened and how she has been coping with the trauma over the years.
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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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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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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.