Public Safety
After N. Philly quadruple shooting, rapid response teams hope to prevent more violence
After a quadruple shooting in North Philly, the city’s rapid response teams offered counseling. But residents say they want help to stop the bleeding.
4 years ago
Contigo announces another recall of 5.7M kids’ water bottles
Out of caution, Contigo representatives encourage people who have purchased these bottles to order a free replacement.
4 years ago
Woman dead, three men wounded after shooting near North Philly school
The four victims were on 11th and Thompson streets shortly before 4 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.
4 years ago
Delaware shelter operators react to death of four people living in the woods
The Wilmington News Journal reports the deaths may have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane tank used for heat.
4 years ago
Man dead as Center City high-rise police standoff ends
A man barricaded himself in a unit at the Sterling Apartment Homes as police responded to a shooting
4 years ago
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy
The century-old organization's filing is a sign of financial instability as it faces some 300 lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as scouts.
4 years ago
Second University of Delaware student tests negative for coronavirus
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have no confirmed cases to date of COVID-19, which originated in China.
4 years ago
Reports of stolen cars skyrocket throughout Philadelphia this winter
Since November alone, about 1,800 vehicles were reported stolen across the city, the police department says. About one-third of them had keys left inside.
4 years ago
Camden mayor drafts budget restructuring plan to save 27 firefighter jobs
In order to save 27 Camden firefighters from layoffs, Camden Mayor Frank Moran sent a plan to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission on Monday.
4 years ago
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
4 years ago
Fear of firefighter layoffs sparks urgent community conversation in Camden
Camden residents convened to discuss the potential layoffs of 27 firefighters. But the mayor’s office says that talk is premature.
4 years ago
City Council to hold hearing on uptick in gun violence
A deadly start to 2020 has caused City Council members to schedule a hearing on gun violence this week.
4 years ago
Safety app lets Delaware students report bullying, dangerous situations
“If we can help one kid save a life, stop an event, it’s worth it,’’ said John Barr, the security supervisor at the Colonial School District in Delaware.
4 years ago
Listen 1:34SEPTA investigating circumstances that led to dead body atop train
SEPTA police are trying to figure out how and why a man was found dead on top of an eastbound Market Frankford Line train at Girard Station.
4 years ago
Philly schools implement new rules for lockdowns to reduce trauma
Also planned is the district’s first-ever staff training dedicated to the procedure.
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