
Public Safety
SEPTA riders held up phones as woman was raped, police say
More than two dozen train stops passed as the man harassed, groped and eventually raped the woman, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III said.
4 years ago
2 people shot while inside vehicle near Philadelphia high school
The call came in around 3 p.m. for a shooting near the intersection of Rowland and Ryan avenues, which is just outside Lincoln High School in the city's Mayfair section.
4 years ago
I want to travel outside the U.S. Are there still COVID-19 restrictions?
Much of the world is open to Americans, particularly vaccinated travelers, but the rules vary. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
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Georgia murder trial in killing of Ahmaud Arbery seen as test case for racial justice
Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was shot and killed as he jogged through a neighborhood near Brunswick, Ga. in 2020.
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Asian American teens navigate being themselves as their communities are targeted
For some, the pandemic caused them to explore their identities in ways they hadn't before. For others, it caused them to examine issues and experiences that were resurfacing.
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‘He was Southend’: Tributes paid to slain British lawmaker
Leaders from across Britain's political spectrum have come together to pay tribute to David Amess who was stabbed to death in what police have described as a terrorist attack.
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Citing an issue with the vendor, N.J. officials have granted "limited and targeted flexibility" for COVID testing requirements for school district employees.
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Police: Auto-pedestrian accident leaves 2 injured outside football stadium in Wilmington, Delaware
Police say a vehicle hit pedestrians. One of the victims was reportedly flown to the hospital.
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After a spike in deadly car crashes, Kenney vows to ‘redouble’ traffic safety efforts
A new report from Mayor Kenney’s administration shows Philly has a long road ahead for efforts to improve traffic safety while making transit more sustainable and equitable.
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Flood insurance rates are spiking for many, to account for climate risk
FEMA says its new rates better reflect the risk from more intense and frequent floods. The increase could make housing unaffordable for some in the most flood-prone areas.
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Floods threaten to shut down a quarter of U.S. roads and critical buildings
A new report says floods could shut down a quarter of critical facilities like airports, hospitals, government buildings, and schools — and the roads that take you there.
4 years ago
Philly officials point to abundance of illegal guns as driver of homicide surge
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw spoke about the role of the illegal gun trade at a hearing organized by City Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to dirt bikers defying city ban
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are feeling about dirt bikers defying the city ban.
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Listen 5:15Wells Fargo Center calls on Sixers, Flyers stars to explain new Code of Conduct
The arena released a YouTube video that lays it all out, featuring players like the Flyers' Cam Atkinson and the 76ers' Matisse Thybulle and Danny Green.
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What do we know about the Merck pill to treat COVID-19?
In early tests, the drug reduced the chance of people being hospitalized for or dying from COVID-19 by 50%. What about safety?
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