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Bill inspired by deadly Fairmount fire would mandate better smoke alarms in public housing nationwide

The legislation provides funding for education, but not directly to help landlords install new detectors — and PHA says cost is a big issue.

6 hours ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
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N.J. officials spar over gun reform, as U.S. Supreme Court rules on concealed carry

Like New York, New Jersey is one of six “may-issue” states, which means law enforcement can use discretion in issuing concealed carry permits.

4 days ago

The scene of a water main break near Fourth and Hewson streets in Kensington.
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‘Why do I have to go through this?’: Water main break floods Kensington streets, leaving damaged homes in its wake

One longtime resident reported a drop in pressure to the water department on Monday. “We can’t take a bath, we can’t eat," she said. "Who’s going to make up for that?”

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Supreme Court strikes down N.Y. law that restricts concealed carrying of guns

The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, invalidates the state's requirement for people to show "proper cause" to get public carry licenses.

4 days ago

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Survivors dig by hand after earthquake in Afghanistan kills 1,000

The Taliban and the international community that fled their takeover struggled to bring help to the disaster's victims.

4 days ago

Mara Gorman of Moms Demand Action in Delaware (front left) has lobbied for the gun control package but is miffed that the permit-to-purchase bill was omitted. (Courtesy of Mara Gorman)
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Stuck in the House: Delaware bill requiring permit and training to buy handguns languishes

Under the bill, prospective buyers would have to complete a training course that involves gun safety and storage instruction, plus the live shooting of at least 100 rounds.

4 days ago

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More than 900 people have reportedly been killed in an earthquake in Afghanistan

The hardest hit areas were remote farming villages in the eastern Afghan province of Paktika.

5 days ago

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Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975

Jurors found that Cosby intentionally caused harmful sexual contact with Huth.

6 days ago

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a rally near Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, June 10, 2022, urging Congress to pass gun legislation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas were the two top negotiators and both hailed the measure.

6 days ago

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Amid a COVID recovery, major fire disrupts Chinatown businesses

The fire has caused an almost complete shutdown of the Chinatown business area because of closed streets and hoses stretched to douse the flames.

6 days ago

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Investigation continues after firefighter death in Fairhill fire and building collapse

A fire and subsequent building collapse Saturday left one firefighter dead and five other responders injured. Federal ATF agents are assisting.

7 days ago

Philadelphia Firefighter Lieutenant Sean Williamson. (Courtesy of the City of Philadelphia)
Community

Officials identify Philadelphia firefighter killed after building collapse in Fairhill

Officials say Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, was a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

1 week ago

G. Lamar Stewart (middle) with anti violence activists and faith leaders on evening walk, which is part of June effort to interrupt cycle of gun violence. (Courtesy of TaylorMADE Opportunities)
Community

Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day

Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

‘AR-15s are not made for target shooting’: Ban on sales of assault-style weapons to become law in Delaware

The bill is part of a six-measure gun control package that Democrats who control both chambers support and that the party’s leader, Gov. John Carney, has pledged to sign.

2 weeks ago

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Mural worth millions damaged by vandals at Philly’s historic Shofuso House

Perpetrators broke into the historic Japanese house in Fairmount Park Wednesday night, causing millions in damage.

2 weeks ago

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