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N.J. General Assembly voting on a bill to address gun violence on Monday, December 20, 2021. (Tennyson Donyéa / WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

A person fills up a jug of water from a faucet.
Health

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.

5 years ago

TikTok
Community
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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.

5 years ago

This photo provided by the Cannon River Drug and Violent Task Force shows a box containing methamphetamine. (Cannon River Drug and Violent Task Force via AP)
Health

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.

5 years ago

A cyclist looks at a deer frolicking near Atlantic Drive at the Gateway National Recreation Area - Sandy Hook
Community

‘This is a crisis’: Fatal crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians in N.J. at highest number since 1989

A fatal crash involving a cyclist in Burlington County was the 20th incident in the state this year. Advocates say crashes are preventable.

5 years ago

Rebecca Rhynhart speaks from a podium at a press conference, with elected officials behind her
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 years ago

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