Public Safety
Sharing the road: Why cyclists feel vulnerable in Philly’s bike lanes
It's been years since Philadelphia put in bike lanes to make the streets safer, but it hasn't always worked. Why have bike lanes if they don't protect cyclists?
Air Date: March 14, 2019
Listen 14:35A Delaware County attorney approaches distracted driving as a matter of respect, and he says scaring teens doesn’t work.
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Coast Guard officer pleads not guilty to gun, drug charges in alleged terrorism plot
A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant was arraigned on gun and drug charges in a case linked to a plot to kill several prominent Democrats and broadcast journalists.
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North Philly auto body shop engulfed by fire racked up safety violations prior to blaze
A North Philadelphia auto body shop that exploded into flames on Monday operated for years without proper permits or safety measures in place, according to city records.
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An amusement park that’s ready for anything
At the Tokyo Public Bayshore Disaster Prevention Park, learn how to survive without electricity, running water, heat, or air conditioning for 72 hours.
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Listen 07:54‘Abuse is abuse:’ N.J. lawmakers advance bill expanding sex abuse statute of limitations
The bill would allow survivors to file civil lawsuits against their sexual abusers for conduct that took place years or even decades earlier.
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Fired Florida officer guilty of slaying black motorist
A fired Florida police officer was found guilty of manslaughter and attempted murder Thursday for fatally shooting a stranded black motorist.
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Shore town installs flood warning signs affixed with live streaming camera
Motorists driving through one Cape May County municipality during flooding events can now make better decisions, officials say.
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Counterterror police examine 3 explosive devices in London
Britain's counterterrorism police are investigating after three padded mailing bags containing small explosive devices were found near major transport hubs in London.
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$6.3M raised for Tree of Life synagogue families, survivors
A $6.3 million fund established after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will primarily be split among the families of the dead and survivors.
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Philadelphia saw a 12% increase in homicides last year since 2017. We talk about the epidemic of gun violence and what the city is doing to stem the crisis.
Air Date: March 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45House passage of gun safety bills reflects political shift
The House put on a display of Democratic priorities this week with two bills to bolster background checks on firearms purchases.
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YouTube bans comments on videos deemed vulnerable to pedophiles, amid ad pullback
YouTube is disabling comments on millions of videos featuring minors, responding to accusations that pedophiles use comments to network and share links.
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Trump and Kim’s second nuclear summit ends with no deal
A planned signing ceremony was canceled. The biggest sticking point was sanctions against North Korea, Trump said at a press conference Thursday afternoon local time.
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Philly’s U.S. Attorney: Rape case shows ‘sanctuary city’ policy is ‘threat to public safety’
U.S. District Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro ruled that Vasquez will serve the illegal re-entry and sexual assault sentencings consecutively.
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