Public Safety
Fate of proposed gun safety bills uncertain in N.J. as lame duck session nears the end
Political analysts say some of the gun safety bills may be hard to pass because they appear to be targeting law-abiding gun owners in New Jersey.
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New Pennsylvania funding will connect more homes with PFAS-tainted wells to public water
More than $15.8 million in PFAS remediation grants were awarded to local municipalities and water authorities in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
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Philly area schools on alert amid TikTok threat of violence
The threat, which is primarily being fueled on social media, has many school districts increasing police presence Friday.
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Stimulant use on the rise in Pennsylvania, new report finds
The data from Gaudenzia represents over 14,000 people treated at its facilities in 16 Pa. counties, Delaware and Maryland in FY2021.
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A fatal crash involving a cyclist in Burlington County was the 20th incident in the state this year. Advocates say crashes are preventable.
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Controversy continues over violence fight between council member, controller, and mayor
Philadelphia’s City Controller and a member of City Council are at odds with how Mayor Jim Kenney is handing the uptick in Philadelphia murders.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Listen 5:17Code 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.
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