Public Safety

Disasters are already deadly for the elderly and people with disabilities. During the pandemic, advocates say disaster prep has fallen short in meeting their needs.

A Wildwood official said the successful rescue was the second time in as many weeks that a civilian risked their life to save another in the shore town.

A spokesperson for L&I said that a dilapidated three-story rowhouse on Mercy Street was under construction at the time of the collapse.

Current renovations will continue as planned, but capital funding is at risk.

Tamara Russell brings her popular ‘Mad or Nah’ segment to WHYY. This first topic is the gun violence plaguing the city.

While a majority of Americans support wearing masks, widespread and consistent compliance has proven difficult to maintain in communities across the country.

This week; City Council President Clarke on the uptick in city violence, Delaware HBCU Delaware State University acquires Wesely College, and the return of the lanternfly.

Recent civil unrest has pressured state and city lawmakers to pass police reform bills that had been previously ignored. But these new measures only go so far.

DA Larry Krasner discusses defunding the police and the future of public safety with WHYY Community Engagement Editor Christopher Norris in this extended interview.

WHYY's Community Engagement Editor Christopher Norris leads a discussion on defunding the police & the future of public safety.

Aamir Johnson Daye, aka D4M Skiano, was loved by fans, friends, teachers and family.

Marty and her guests discuss policing reform - why some efforts have failed, and what new approaches might stem pervasive police misconduct.

After a violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change and demand investments in violence intervention programs.

Authorities say a 6-year-old Philadelphia boy died after he was pulled from a pool at a resort on the New Jersey shore.

WHYY's Community Engagement Editor Christopher Norris leads a discussion on defunding the police & the future of public safety.