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Confronting the Crisis: Gun violence

WHYY and 6ABC team up for a community conversation about Philadelphia’s gun violence.

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Police are investigating after an unruly crowd gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia Saturday night. (6abc)
Courts & Law

Mayor Kenney, DA Krasner, and Commissioner Outlaw condemn reckless driving in Center City

The statement added that police are still investigating the incidents to identify individuals involved and see if criminal charges can be made.

5 years ago

A nursing assistant who allegedly shot and killed a coworker inside Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has been charged with murder, attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other related charges. (6abc)
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Jefferson Hospital shooting suspect charged with murder, other crimes

Police say Stacey Hayes walked into Jefferson Hospital wearing blue scrubs and shot coworker Anrae James.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia Fire Department receives some key federal grants to help save lives

Philadelphia has received two federal grants designed to help fight fires and keep firefighters safe.

5 years ago

People walk by the hospital entrance.
Community

‘Medicine is an unstable field’: Jefferson shooting reveals precarity of hospital work

Under immense pressure and staffing shortages, the shooting of a nursing assistant by one of his colleagues at Jefferson Hospital is the latest burden for health care workers.

5 years ago

The 52nd Street commercial corridor in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Historic gun violence sparks calls for more policing along Philly’s commercial corridors

Philadelphia continues to witness a historic surge in gun violence, putting business owners and shoppers on edge.

5 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Jefferson Hospital employee kills coworker, shoots 2 officers before arrest: Police

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said they believe the victim was targeted.

5 years ago

Travelers watch a JetBlue Airways aircraft taxi away from a gate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport†ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Arlington, Va
Health

American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations

A key White House adviser talked about the matter with the CEOs of American, Delta, and Southwest, according to people familiar with the situation.

5 years ago

Beth Springer looks into a patient's room
Health

US hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall

It took 3 ½ months for the U.S. to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths, driven by the variant’s rampant spread through unvaccinated Americans.

5 years ago

Roosevelt boulevard 6abc crash
Community
6abc

Roosevelt Boulevard crash takes down SEPTA wires, repairs to take hours

The crash happened in the southbound outer lanes at 7th Street.

5 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Delaware County Black Caucus calls for officers involved in fatal shooting of 8-year-old to be fired

Fanta Bility was shot after a football game at Academy Park High School on Aug. 27.

5 years ago

Hacker
Courts & Law

Got a fake profile? It’s not just you. Cyber scammers have been busy during the pandemic

Cyberattacks and fraud scams are on the rise nationwide, including the Philadelphia region, during the pandemic. But there are some things we can do to prevent them.

5 years ago

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The Philadelphia Police Department is asking more homeowners and business owners to register their security cameras and share footage. (NewsWorks photo, file)
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Politics & Policy

More cameras with a better view coming to secure rec centers and playgrounds in Philly

Philadelphia City Council wants to spend $1.8 million on camera systems designed to reduce gun violence at rec centers.

5 years ago

Body bags represent Philadelphians killed by gun violence
Community

Philly announces $900K in microgrants to fight gun violence

The announcement comes on the heels of the city recording its 400th homicide over the weekend.

5 years ago

Cars are pictured sitting in Ida's floodwaters
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Tool to ease flooding goes unused in New Jersey

It is an approach adopted by at least 40 states as a way to fund needed improvements to control storm runoff — especially in fiscally strapped locales. But not in New Jersey.

5 years ago

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