Public Safety
Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say
During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.
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Listen 1:04Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo
Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.
1 week ago
Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted during the response but resumed shortly after 3 p.m.
2 weeks ago
Historic Wilmington church damaged in massive fire
Faith leaders, residents and elected officials gathered in Wilmington after a fire destroyed much of the historic Mother African Union Church.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia launches real-time flood monitoring to help Eastwick residents prepare for storms
Newly installed flood gauges will detect rainfall and water levels to help inform Eastwick residents of potential risks.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking
Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.
1 month ago
Listen 0:53Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.
Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm
Listen 50:15A lawsuit claims that freshman Malachi Biggs was dropped on his face during an altercation and suffered a fractured jaw and severe injuries to his teeth and chin.
1 month ago
Listen 1:56Philly ‘Peacekeepers’ to get unique professional development in new program
The eight-week program will help invest in programs that help prevent community violence throughout the city.
1 month ago
Cobbs Creek students are making gun violence prevention a priority in their West Philly neighborhood
Boys’ Latin students are participants in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Nursing Pathways Program, which introduces teens to careers in medicine.
2 months ago
Listen 2:06‘Pop-up concrete’ event shows what bike lane protection on Spruce and Pine could be
Philly Bike Action’s event aims to clear up misconceptions about the size of the potential concrete barriers along the popular Center City bikeways.
2 months ago
Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry
The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the two people missing after the partial collapse of a parking garage being built by CHOP are presumed dead.
2 months ago
Grays Ferry parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing
The seven-level parking garage was under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It was being built to expand CHOP employee parking.
2 months ago
Wawa recalls store-branded drinks at some Philadelphia-area locations
The recall affects store-branded iced tea lemon, iced tea diet lemon, diet lemonade and fruit punch 16-ounce pints.
2 months ago
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