Public Safety
Philly closes out a violent 2020 with nearly 500 homicides
The particularly violent year gave way to more killings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, with three more murders after midnight.
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Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks
The blast seriously damaged a key AT&T network facility, an important hub that provides local wireless, internet and video service and connects to regional networks.
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New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire expected in Philly, leaving communities in fear
New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire has some afraid to leave their homes and comes at the end of a historically violent year.
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Nashville bomber’s girlfriend warned police about him in 2019
More than a year before the explosion that rocked Nashville last week, Anthony Warner's girlfriend told police that he "was building bombs in the RV trailer at his residence."
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2,200 people have been shot in Philly this year. Experts don’t see easy changes ahead
With just days left in December, more than 2,200 people have been shot in Philadelphia, a 53% increase over the same time last year.
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Listen 2:07Domestic violence shelters see an uptick in calls, worry about dwindling funding
Domestic violence shelters in western Pennsylvania say they’re seeing an increase in hotline calls, amid worries that a difficult and isolating winter is on the way.
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US officials: Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast
More than 24 hours after the explosion, a motive remained elusive as investigators worked to resolve unanswered questions about an RV that blew up on Christmas morning.
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Authorities search for Nashville bomber, as governor asks for emergency declaration
A day after the Christmas bombing in Nashville, police are asking for help with the investigation. Large swaths of the state's communications networks are out of service.
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AP sources: Human remains found near Nashville explosion
An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings and wounding three people.
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Hit-and-runs doubled in 2020. Mayor Kenney can address this crisis by reinvesting in Vision Zero
Mayor Kenney cut funding for Philadelphia’s Vision Zero project earlier this year. But after an astronomical number of hit-and-runs, it’s time he reinvests.
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Bucks County struggles to enforce new Pa. COVID-19 guidelines
Officials in Bucks County say they’re struggling to enforce new state COVID-19 guidelines as some businesses continue to flout the new restrictions.
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Union reps described understaffing, cardboard dividers and pressure to avoid complaints.
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New Jersey assesses post-storm damage, urges caution on the roads
New Jersey State Police said that they have responded to 207 car crashes and 426 motorist aids since Wednesday morning.
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Icy conditions remain after heavy, wet snow hits Philly region
A final band of snow is moving out of Philadelphia, the suburbs, Lehigh Valley and central New Jersey Thursday morning.
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After a fiery crash, a Sharswood block captain is changing the traffic rules for her community
“This is not a Nascar racing zone,” Donna Price, a North Philadelphia block captain, said. “We’re going to slow it down and have safety for our children.”
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