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Barbara Laker

Journalist covering key news for Philadelphia Inquirer. Tracked by Paperboy directory.

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Philadelphia officers wounded in shooting

Gunman, a retired firefighter, shot three police officers following an argument late Saturday, sources said.

View Front PagePhiladelphia InquirerJUN 15, 2026

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Philly FOP cites city ‘ineptitude’ in funeral payouts

The police union responded to an Inquirer report on how it sought reimbursement for questionable expenses.

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Philadelphia InquirerJUN 24, 2026
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Philadelphia officers wounded in shooting

Gunman, a retired firefighter, shot three police officers following an argument late Saturday, sources said.

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Philadelphia InquirerJUN 15, 2026Lead Story
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FOP’s funeral expense billing raises questions

The police union has asked Philly to cover costs from bar tabs to car repairs. City Hall has generally paid up.

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Philadelphia InquirerJUN 14, 2026

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Barbara Laker in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.