Public Safety
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends his record
DA Krasner won two elections running as a progressive criminal justice reformer. His critics say he's been too soft on crime.
Air Date: October 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:241 killed, 23 injured after tree falls onto NJ Transit Light Rail train in Mansfield Township
The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130.
2 days ago
More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa.
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Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
The warming climate boosted Helene's wind speeds by about 13 miles per hour, and made the high sea temperatures that fueled the storm 200 to 500 times more likely.
7 days ago
EPA reaches historic $4.2 million settlement over 2019 South Philly refinery explosion and fire
The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.
1 week ago
Listen 1:11Philadelphia mom has reservations about CDC’s expansion of gun violence data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using data from vital statistics and local emergency rooms to report gun violence incidents in those neighborhoods.
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Listen 1:34Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began
When Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, it called on the Arab world to join it in a concerted campaign against Israel.
1 week ago
Members of PA-TF1 are stationed in Marion, North Carolina, where they are conducting search and rescue missions.
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Listen 1:23Philly nonprofit thrilled over financial boost to prevent gun violence
ManUpPHL will receive a $100,000 funding grant from Everytown Community Safety Fund to help more men turn from a life of crime to an opportunity to succeed.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:30What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out
Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit
Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:58Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states
The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
2 weeks ago
Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor
Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.
2 weeks ago
A public art project in Germantown will use poetry to combat gun violence
Healing Verse Germantown will use poetry workshops and public art installations to help residents address gun violence and its trauma.
3 weeks ago
Biden signs executive order to tackle gun violence
The executive order will improve active school shooter drills and tackle firearm threats of machine gun conversion devices, guns without serial numbers and ghost guns.
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