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Public Safety

Fox News host Sean Hannity speaks during a taping of his show
Politics & Policy

Fox stars tried to get Trump to act on Jan. 6, texts show

Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham and Brian Kilmeade all texted advice to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, as a mob of pro-Donald Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol.

4 years ago

People retrieve items from a destroyed law office
Community

‘Never seen anything like it’: Philly area nonprofits deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes

As officials assess the damage, Delaware Valley nonprofits — including the Red Cross of Southeastern Pa. and the Brandywine Valley SPCA — are among those offering help.

4 years ago

A cleanup worker walks past damaged trees
NPR
Community

Full extent of weekend tornado damage might not be known for days, officials say

The unusual outbreak of dozens of tornadoes across six states was created by unseasonably warm and moist air.

4 years ago

Dog owner Derrick Starks, left, Chris Buchanan, center and Niki Thompson, right, both from neighboring counties, attempt to rescue Cheyenne, the dog, from a tornado damaged home in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states Friday, killing several people overnight
Weather

Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight.

4 years ago

People walk among Christmas trees lining the sidewalk at the Tree Junction stand
Community

Philly Fire Dept. on how to make sure your Christmas tree doesn’t become a holiday hazard

With the holidays in full swing, the Philly Fire Department warns a dried-out live Christmas tree can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe — and recycle your tree.

4 years ago

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Philadelphia Police Foundation board member steps down over sexual misconduct allegations

A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him.

4 years ago

Aerial view of a SEPTA crash
Community

At least 4 people injured in SEPTA trolley crash with freight train in Delco

SEPTA has confirmed four trolley passengers were hurt and taken to the hospital. The trolley operator is among the injured.

4 years ago

A cyclist rides in the day’s diminishing light
Urban Planning

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to countless broken streetlights

Broken streetlight complaints in 2021 have tripled over the number submitted in 2020. N.I.C.E partner P.O.C hit the streets of Philadelphia to gauge community reaction.

4 years ago

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People wearing face masks walk through Philadelphia
Weather

Code Blue weather advisories issued in Philadelphia area

The temperature or the wind chill could go below 20 degrees. Such conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to people without shelter.

4 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Community
6abc

6-year-old girl at center of Amber Alert in Philadelphia found safe

Police say the driver went into a pizza shop on Greene Street while the child was sitting in the backseat of the running car.

4 years ago

Isaac Gardner speaks while holding up a photo of David Jones
Courts & Law

Justices take up Pa.’s deadly force rules for police officers

The Pa. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the question, which arose during the criminal prosecution of ex-PPD officer Ryan Pownall for fatally shooting David Jones.

4 years ago

Parents of Temple students attend an anti-violence rally
Community

After Temple student’s shooting death, more policing, community partnerships on the table

One local lawmaker said he and parents agree that “the only way to keep Temple students safe is to make sure that everyone is safe.”

4 years ago

fatal house fire in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents

According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.

4 years ago

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer (L) and Upper Darby Police Superintendent Tomothy Bernhardt (R) announce charges following the shootout at the 69th Street Transportation Center. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delco DA announces charges in killing and later 69th Street Terminal shootout

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.

4 years ago

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2 – State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., and others held a news conference today, outside of the Leon Sullivan Trust Building on North Broad Street, calling for the declaration of a state of emergency on gun violence in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta)
The Philadelphia Tribune

Kenyatta calls for state of emergency on gun violence in Philadelphia

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta on Thursday called on Gov. Tom Wolf and Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a state of emergency in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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