
Public Safety
More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park
Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.
2 days ago
After 5 Regional Rail fires, federal agency orders new round of SEPTA crew trainings
SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.
3 days ago
Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.
4 days ago
NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars
The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."
4 days ago
Councilmember holds City Hall bike lane bill, alarming cycling advocates
Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”
4 days ago
Prosecutors say the employee felt ostracized by her colleagues and hoped that going through an active shooter situation together would allow them to "trauma bond."
4 days ago
‘Unfounded’ bomb threats at multiple Delaware universities result in evacuations, cancellations
The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.
5 days ago
Listen 0:43Joint Base MDL lockdown lifted in New Jersey
Base officials said a report of an active shooter prompted the tri-service joint base to undergo emergency protocols.
5 days ago
SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington. Construction to begin in 2026
The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.
1 week ago
Listen 1:062 dead, several injured in 3 incidents involving SEPTA rail, trolley operations
Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.
1 week ago
Pa. House Dems advance firearm reforms in wake of recent acts of gun violence
Democrats’ one-vote House majority could derail the bills before they could be sent to the Senate, given the voting record of one comparatively conservative Democrat.
2 weeks ago
Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil
A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.
2 weeks ago
Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody
Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.
3 weeks ago
Haverford Township passes new helmet requirement for kids on e-bikes, electric scooters
Starting in January, parents of children under 16 not wearing a helmet could face $25 fines.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:54Justin Smith received a four-year prison sentence for one felony count. State police said many videos showed girls being forcibly raped.
1 month ago