
Public Safety
Gunman fires into crowd outside Philly bar; 4 critically wounded
Four of the wounded were in critical condition and three were stable, news outlets reported. A person of interest was in custody.
4 years ago
SEPTA to reopen Somerset Station after repairs with a new police booth, more security
The temporarily closed Somerset Station on the Market Frankford Line could reopen by May — and when riders return, they can expect to see a police presence.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to recent violence at SEPTA stations
Tamara Russell hit the streets to talk to Philadelphians about SEPTA and their perceptions of safety within the transit system.
4 years ago
Listen 4:33Supreme Court mulls whether police can enter a home without warrant to save a life
At issue in the case was whether police may enter a person's home in order to safeguard the homeowner from potential harm.
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SEPTA hiring 60 security guards for Market Frankford Line
The unarmed guards will assist SEPTA police officers as the transit agency works to improve safety amid a citywide violence epidemic.
4 years ago
New evidence points to coordination among extremist groups ahead of Capitol riot
Court papers filed by the Justice Department claim that a member of the Oath Keepers coordinated with the Proud Boys and a far-right self-styled militia to form an "alliance."
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At a press conference, they addressed allegations of abuse of children and teenagers by staff at the now-shuttered county facility in Lima.
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Schumer vows vote on background checks after latest shooting
“This Senate will be different,” said Schumer, D-N.Y. “The Senate is going to debate and address the epidemic of gun violence in this country.”
4 years ago
Suspect charged after 10 people killed in mass shooting at Colorado grocery store
Authorities said Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was from the Denver suburb of Arvada and that he engaged in a shootout with police inside the Boulder store.
4 years ago
Delaware County chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting 2 of his patients
Dr. Ardel Cirio, 61, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with indecent assault after a patient accused him sexually assaulting her.
4 years ago
Person shot in SEPTA subway station near Philadelphia City Hall
The victim was shot at the Market-Frankford Line's 15th Street Station late Sunday night, SEPTA said.
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The sponsor is a retired teacher who was shocked that Ronnie Williams could remain on the Colonial school board after being charged with raping two boys.
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1 dead, 5 wounded in shooting at 150-person Philadelphia party
"There were at least 150 people in there that fled and believed they had to flee for their lives, so that’s a pretty big deal,” Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
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Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Officials said the risk was too great to admit ticket holders from overseas during a pandemic. The Japanese public has also opposed fans from abroad.
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‘Fear for your life’: What it feels like to drive a SEPTA shuttle overnight
Drivers say they are overwhelmed by people struggling with homelessness and addiction. SEPTA has only 7 social workers to help contain the crisis.
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