Public Safety
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan possibly spotted in West Philadelphia, sources say
The suspect remains on the run after fleeing officers while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital at about 6:42 a.m. Monday.
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NBA G League player Terry Roberts shot outside bar in Olney section of Philadelphia
It was close at first, but doctors now say Roberts will survive. He was taken off a ventilator and was able to talk with his parents on Monday.
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Hotels that violate the law can be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations.
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Listen 1:32Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal
The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:112 adults are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration
The new charges come after two juveniles were detained on gun-related and resisting arrest charges last week.
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134-year-old historic church vandalized in Philadelphia’s Society Hill
Police estimate $15,000 in damage was done by the vandal.
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Illnesses linked to ‘gas station heroin’ are growing, New Jersey health officials warn
Tianeptine is a non-FDA approved drug that’s being sold in convenience stores and gas stations across New Jersey.
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Listen 1:29Investigators search for cause after massive fire in Philadelphia’s Francisville neighborhood
Fire officials say 20 people may be displaced.
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In wake of mass shootings, some parents hesitate bringing their kids to big events
About half of those injured in the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting were children. Some parents now think twice about bringing kids to big, crowded events.
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The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.
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Philadelphia traffic stop ends in gunfire; driver fatally wounded, officer injured
The names of the driver and the officer have not been released.
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Trenton community crisis response team aims to prevent violence, save lives
A community crisis response team in Trenton aims to defuse violence and help individuals struggling with mental health issues
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Listen 1:03Philly’s new police commissioner says he wants to get more officers on city streets
Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.
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Winter storm to bring rain, sleet and snow to Philadelphia region
Rain and sleet are expected to create slushy conditions for early commuters before snow moves in by mid-morning.
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1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large
The Fire Department describes four of the injuries as serious.
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