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More than 100 people gathered at Sol Feinstone Elementary School on Feb. 13, 2025 for more information about a pipeline leak which tainted water in six wells in Upper Makefield Township. Residents are calling for the Sunoco pipeline to be shut down pending the investigation.
Community

Upper Makefield residents, Pa. officials call for pipeline to be shut down pending spill investigation

A pipeline leak in the township tainted water in six wells. A preliminary federal investigation found it was undetected for at least 16 months.

2 years ago

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an overturned plane in a parking lot
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Small plane crashes near Doylestown Airport after mechanical problem

First responders arrived to an overturned single-engine plane Monday morning on Old Easton Road in Bucks County. The pilot, the only person on board, was not injured.

2 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Education

Bill to add more school resource officers in Delaware stalls in House committee

The sponsor said he wants to revive the bill later this year to provide funding for officers in all Delaware schools.

2 years ago

wreckage from the plane crash in the river
Community

Recent aviation disasters like Northeast Philly plane crash cause fears about the safety of flying

Despite incidents over the past month or so, statistics show that flying remains the safest form of transportation compared with driving or even riding on a train.

2 years ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
Science

The deadly NE Philly plane crash caused a plume of smoke and a massive crater. Here’s what to know about the environmental impacts

Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
People at a town hall meeting passing a bottle of water around so they can smell it.
Science

Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak

Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
Pennsylvania State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Pa. legislators push for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent firearm suicides

Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, active in 21 states and Washington D.C., show promise in mitigating suicide and mass violence risks.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
a SEPTA train on fire
Community
6abc

SEPTA train goes up in flames in Delaware County; roughly 350 passengers evacuated

The six-car train was traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington when it caught fire around 6 p.m. Thursday near the Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.

2 years ago

Donald Trump looking on
Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders pause Delaware County safety projects

Numerous projects are on hold, including a traffic safety initiative along Route 291, a school safety initiative, a lead reduction program and a flood assessment.

2 years ago

A town hall attendee asks a question following the deadly medical jet crash in Philadelphia.
Community

Philly officials provide resources, updates — and hope — to residents following plane crash

City officials provided more clarity on Friday night’s plane crash to residents at a town hall on Wednesday night in Northeast Philly.

2 years ago

a memorial on the sidewalk for Nigilia Miekcoles 5th, with flags, flowers and candles
Community
6abc

Victim killed on the ground in Northeast Philadelphia plane crash identified

Six people inside the medical jet, including a child patient, her mother and four crew members, were also killed in Friday's crash.

2 years ago

a hole in the ground from the plane crash
Community

Federal investigators wrap up work at site of plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia

Residents and businesses may soon be able to return to the crash area, but officials say finding a sense of normalcy will “take much longer.”

2 years ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
Community

‘343 homes were impacted in some way’ from Philadelphia plane crash, city officials say

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Philadelphia plane crash left 'expansive' impact zone

2 years ago

Workers sweeping debris
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Billy Penn

‘Like a big bomb’: Northeast Philly residents shaken by Friday’s plane crash

As details emerge, locals wrestle with new struggles — and the realization that it could have been much worse.

2 years ago

A security barrier blocks Bourbon Street
Community

What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans

A truck-ramming attack early on Jan. 1 killed 14 people and injured dozens more along Bourbon Street, one of the city's most famous thoroughfares.

2 years ago

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