Public Safety
New Philly initiative seeks to increase convictions for gun-related crimes
The city has struggled to secure convictions for non-fatal shootings and illegal gun possession. A new collaboration seeks to change that.
3 years ago
This winter storm is going to be very different depending on your neighborhood
A nor'easter is nearing the Philadelphia region, and its impacts should vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood.
3 years ago
Winter storm update: Montco urges residents to stay home; no vaccine shipment disruption expected
Snow and heavy precipitation may cause widespread power outages, followed by a significant drop in temperatures later this week.
3 years ago
Nor’easter to bring heavy snow, rain, wind and flood threats to Delaware Valley
We know a nor'easter is headed toward the Philadelphia region — but it also looks like its impacts could vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood.
3 years ago
Over five decades, the House of Umoja changed the lives of thousands of young men in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
3 killed in Philly triple shooting, alleged attempted carjacking
Several other people were wounded, one critically, in other shootings around the city, police said.
3 years ago
Counter-snipers, checkpoints, armored limo to create ‘giant bubble’ around Biden in Delaware
When Joe Biden visits his Greenville or Rehoboth Beach homes during his presidency, he’ll travel in what one writer has called the “rolling, armored White House.”
3 years ago
Listen 3:05Watching for signs of child abuse and neglect, but from a distance
With many schools and even doctor’s appointments virtual again, teachers and others must try new strategies to assess how safe a home situation might be.
3 years ago
Listen 1:45Philly Latinos call on community to get involved in fight against gun violence
In a virtual town hall, North Philly Latinos affected by gun violence called on fellow community members to join Black residents in fighting gun violence plaguing the city.
3 years ago
Tornado Watch issued as strong storms hit Philly region
Rain will be heavy at times Monday through the early afternoon and more than an inch of rain is possible during that time.
3 years ago
Trenton tops homicide record after 2 men killed overnight
New Jersey’s capital city has surpassed the homicide record it set in 2013.
3 years ago
Is Philadelphia’s deadly car crash surge another public health crisis?
2020 has been a particularly deadly year on Philly roads. Holidays are a time when crash rates spike. Experts worry this year could be even worse.
3 years ago
At least 4 people gunned down over 6 hours in Philadelphia
The fatal shootings took the city’s homicide rate to at least 445 this calendar year, according to statistics by the Philadelphia Police Department.
3 years ago
Sadeek Clark-Harrison loved to build things, says uncle of 12-year-old killed in his Frankford home
The boy’s uncle described a child who enjoyed solving problems before he was killed by a person who shot through his front door.
3 years ago
Despite desperate rescue attempt, 10-year-old and 3-year-old killed in South Philly fire
The fire was reported at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 1500 block of South 30th Street.
3 years ago