
Public Safety
The legislation provides funding for education, but not directly to help landlords install new detectors — and PHA says cost is a big issue.
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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
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?”
4 days ago
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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:41More 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
Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975
Jurors found that Cosby intentionally caused harmful sexual contact with Huth.
6 days ago
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
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.
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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
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
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
Listen 6:00The 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
Listen 1:23Mural 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.
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