Public Safety

The legal action comes as local lawmakers struggle to combat rising violence, with homicides hitting a decade-long high.

IAFF Local 22 members again protest the union's endorsement of Trump, balking at union boss’ decision to cancel meeting.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Monday addressed the city’s major surge in gun violence.

Meanwhile, the number shooting victims is up 47% over 2019 with police reporting more than 1,600 people injured by gunfire so far this year.

Thirteen people allege Devereux allowed them to be sexually abused as children while in the organization’s care and failed to stop that abuse.

The group has been operating in the region for almost 10 years, and estimates it helps 1,000 animals a year during fires and other disasters.

The conversation about the gun violence crisis in Philly continues with a look at the codes of the streets, and how that culture can obstruct peaceful conflict resolution.

Mt. Airy native Lisa Forrest is also a mom and community leader. “Keys to the city, baby,” said a cousin. “She’s just getting started.”

Police say the homicide rate is currently running more than 30 percent above last year's toll, which was already the highest in more than a decade.

The gunman shot the teens and two others as they walked away from a party on Lindenwood Street shortly before midnight, police said.

Day is one of a growing number of local church leaders on the frontlines of the city’s ongoing battle against gun violence.

Police are warning Long Beach Island residents to be vigilant after the theft of a high-end vehicle and subsequent pursuits early Thursday.

Two construction workers were injured when a house they were working on suffered a partial collapse, authorities said. 

2020 has been an especially deadly year on Philadelphia roads.

More than 1,500 people have been shot in Philly this year. The city needs answers, and listening to John Solomon's story may be one place to start getting them.