Public Safety
Justice Department report finds ‘critical failures’ in response to Uvalde attack
The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
11 months ago
Union, kin of firefighters killed in cargo ship blaze call for new Newark fire department leadership
Families of two New Jersey firefighters killed in a cargo ship fire and a powerful firefighters' union want the top leadership of the Newark Fire Department to be replaced.
11 months ago
No issues found with 6abc’s Chopper 6 engine after crash, NTSB says in preliminary report
The NTSB preliminary report, released Wednesday, included a detailed description of the chopper's final flight and the crash site.
11 months ago
Snow made worse by sub-freezing temps across Delaware Valley
Air temperatures will be in the teens first thing Wednesday morning, but wind chills will be in the single digits.
11 months ago
Hose kink in smoky darkness disoriented firefighter in ship blaze that killed 2 colleagues
The hearing is to continue through Thursday.
11 months ago
Snow cleanup underway in Philly region after long drought
Highway agencies around the region are working to remove the snow and ice from the roadways to keep them passable for drivers.
11 months ago
Philadelphia officials declare Code Blue to help homeless population as freezing temps roll in
During Code Blue, city officials implement 24-hour outreach to find people living on the street and transport them to indoor spaces.
11 months ago
The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9
Federal regulators say they're increasing control over Boeing production after a panel blew off of a 737 Max 9 jet.
11 months ago
Vision Zero marks a milestone, but the goal of ending traffic deaths is still far off
It's been a decade since U.S. cities began adopting Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities completely.
11 months ago
New Jersey officials report a significant decrease in fatal crashes in 2023
Two-thirds of the state saw a decline in traffic fatalities. Middlesex County had the highest margin.
11 months ago
Listen 0:52Philadelphia region braces for second round of storms bringing rain, flooding and strong winds
The region is expected to face another round of strong wind and rain, as well as tidal flooding.
11 months ago
What should N.J. homeowners do about downed trees?
N.J. homeowners are urged to contact their insurance companies about downed trees.
11 months ago
Listen :59Philly’s first Latino deputy police commissioner, Pedro Rosario, tasked with overseeing Kensington
Rosario is the first deputy commissioner to be dedicated to a singular neighborhood in the city’s history.
11 months ago
Listen 1:06DOJ issues new guide for specialized police units in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death
Federal officials call for mayors and police chiefs to assess whether such specialized units are even necessary to solve community problems.
11 months ago
Investigative hearings open into cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters
A Coast Guard official says the inquiry will not seek to affix blame but instead focus on issuing safety recommendations.
11 months ago