Public Safety
Don’t toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities
In her office at Boulder High School, the assistant principal has a large cardboard box where she can toss the spoils of her ongoing battle with the newest student addiction.
4 years ago
Flood of lawsuits expected as N.J. opens window for sex abuse survivors
Any sexual abuse survivor, abused at any time in N.J., can sue their abuser even if previously blocked by statute of limitations, for the next two years.
4 years ago
Listen 4:31N.J. will require all drunk driving offenders to install ignition interlocks
A New Jersey law taking effect Sunday will require all drunk driving offenders to install an ignition interlock in their cars.
4 years ago
Frying a turkey on Thanksgiving? Pa.’s fire commissioner has some advice.
Every year, Thanksgiving cooking causes a spike in house fires around the country. Deep fryers are disproportionately the culprit.
4 years ago
3 injured after boat strikes N.J. inlet jetty
Three people were injured after a boat struck an inlet jetty in Cape May County, officials say.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania ends future child sex abuse charges time limits
Pennsylvania enacted legislation Tuesday to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits and to end time limits for police to file criminal charges.
4 years ago
Across the Philly School District, lockdowns happen as frequently as every other day
An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there’s no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.
4 years ago
Here’s where you can check for lead in your school’s drinking water
The Murphy administration has kept its pledge to create a new district-by-district clearinghouse for information on lead contamination in New Jersey schools’ drinking water.
4 years ago
Clergy abuse reparations are closure for some victims, resurface trauma for others
After more than a decade of investigations into sexual abuse in Pennsylvania's Catholic Church, last year's grand jury report still contained new revelations.
4 years ago
Consumer watchdog groups warns of dangerous toys ahead of holiday season
The 34th annual Trouble in Toyland report from the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group (PennPIRG) highlights dangers that parents can detect, hidden toxics, and recall
4 years ago
Pa. House moves to protect guards by cracking down on prisoners
Among other things, the measures would impose longer sentences for assaulting guards, and punish prisoners for a broader range of crimes.
4 years ago
Amid parent backlash, Philly schools unveil $12 million asbestos plan
The School District says it will work harder and faster to get rid of exposed asbestos. Also promises to do a better job informing parents about hazards.
4 years ago
Black men gather in an effort to help reduce city’s gun violence
On Monday evening, Solomon Jones convened the first meeting of #ManUpPHL.
5 years ago
The police experiment that changed what we know about foot patrol
What works in policing high-crime areas, and what doesn't?
5 years ago
Listen 12:06Can hiring women police officers make communities safer?
Philadelphia and other cities saw domestic violence reported more often, and repeat incidents reduced when more female officers were added to the force.
5 years ago
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