
Public Safety
Here’s how you can support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
4 years ago
Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision
Biden said he will not repeat mistakes of the past and did not regret his decision to proceed with the withdrawal.
4 years ago
The grants, which range in size from $10,000 to $48,400, will go to 10 different community-based groups.
4 years ago
Philly gun violence leaves pain, numbness
A “perfect storm” of deadly factors helped revive an old nickname for Philadelphia popularized by its detractors — “Killadelphia.”
4 years ago
Death toll nears 1,300 in Haiti after massive earthquake
As rescuers work against the threat of a storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.
4 years ago
Afghanistan falls to the Taliban again as the U.S.-backed government collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and diplomatic personnel beat a retreat from the embassy.
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The humanitarian failure that was relief efforts following the last devastating earthquake in 2010 is weighing heavily on the minds of Haitians in the Philly region.
4 years ago
SEPTA is flummoxed by a driver’s trolley tunnel detour
There was no damage after a car drove onto underground trolley tracks in Philly early Saturday morning.
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Philly violence: 7 shot in separate shootings, leaving 4 dead since late Friday night
Since just before midnight Saturday police say 7 people have been shot in separate shootings, leaving four dead.
4 years ago
At least 227 are dead after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti
A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, raising fears of destruction similar to the devastating 2010 quake.
4 years ago
Atlantic City enhances public safety with new interactive software
Atlantic City tests new software to enhance public safety, interacting directly with residents and visitors.
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Feeling sick? Philly urges residents to watch for signs of heatstroke and exhaustion
Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency through 8 p.m. Friday. The city has recorded five heat-related deaths so far this year.
4 years ago
N.J. gun buybacks yield more than 900 weapons, mostly handguns
Calling it “incredibly successful,” N.J. Acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck announced that another gun buyback event will take place in October.
4 years ago
The creators of a new Philly bike park want you to go play in traffic
A kid-sized piece of Denmark has landed in North Philadelphia. The new park is a first for Philly.
4 years ago
Excessive heat warnings issued in Philadelphia region this week
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the Greater Philadelphia region — with real feel expected to reach 105 degrees.
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