Public Safety

The money will go into a trust fund for remediation such as filtration systems for contaminated water, sampling, and environmental justice grants.

Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.

Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.

The torrential rain flooded neighborhoods throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The areas greatest impacted by the storm received 6"-10" of rain in around 3-4 hours.

Amid ongoing gun violence in Philadelphia, residents are rethinking innocuous summer activities and how police should respond to public safety concerns.

A large swath of the West baked during the weekend in triple-digit temperatures that were expected to continue into the start of the work week.

West Philadelphia neighborhoods would see safety improvements on Mantua Avenue, Chestnut Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway if the INVEST in America Act passes.

Lawyers representing 10 Sandy Hook families in a lawsuit against Remington Arms Co. have accused the gun-maker of deliberately slowing the discovery process.

One of those companies, 3M, says it acted ‘responsibly’ and will defend its environmental record.

Edward Mathews, who had already been charged with bias intimidation, is now accused of damaging vehicles and stalking one of his neighbors.

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed during a raid of his home on Wednesday. He had continued to rule Haiti by decree after his term ended in February.

After 14 days of searching, the operation now turns to a "recovery" phase. None of the victims recovered from the wreckage as of Wednesday survived the initial collapse.

City Council members hope to advise Mayor Mike Purzycki how best to spend American Rescue Plan funds to fight the outbreak of gun violence.

The city’s research comes as the city continues to experience a surge in gun violence.

Body camera footage captured Byerly assaulting three Metropolitan Police Department officers, according to the affidavit.