Public Safety
PUC’s review of pipeline safety regulation prompts attacks by residents, groups and lawmakers
Some argued for no added regulations, but most urged tighter curbs on the pipeline industry.
6 years ago
Deported from Montco, dead in Mexico: ‘What [he] feared is exactly what happened’
The story illustrates the life-or-death stakes that can be inherent in immigration case law.
6 years ago
Listen 1:52Pa. school district still pushing to arm teachers
Whether Tamaqua, Pa. teachers will be secretly armed depends on competing interpretation of the law and an ugly school board election in the near future.
Air Date: August 26, 2019
Listen 14:26A trumpet made of bullets and the kids who inspired it take hope around the country
The Instrument of Hope was inspired by an organization called Shine MSD — which stands for Marjory Stoneman Douglas
6 years ago
Moving to N.J.? You can bring your gun, and you don’t have to tell the state
Gov. Murphy is open to changing a N.J. law to require new residents to register when they bring guns purchased while living out of state.
6 years ago
The myth of mental illness and gun violence
Despite research showing no link between mental illness and gun violence, the rhetoric coming from President Trump and other officials continues to connect the two.
Air Date: August 22, 2019
Listen 49:01School shootings spark drastic safety proposals
Beefed-up surveillance tactics, armed guards, and even arming teachers and administrators are all ideas that have been put on the table in recent years.
Air Date: August 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00In Pa. and beyond, polling shows key suburban voters want gun reform
A Republican polling firm says its latest survey found compelling evidence that a key bloc of swing voters want stricter gun control.
7 years ago
‘This is an emergency:’ Gun-control advocates rally in Trenton after mass shootings
The rally was part of a national weekend of action organized by gun safety groups Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety.
7 years ago
What’s behind a cluster of vaping-related hospitalizations?
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed 15 cases of patients who were admitted to Wisconsin hospitals with severe lung injury since July.
7 years ago
Churches arm, train congregants in wake of mass shootings
The anxiety of one mass shooting after another has led some churches to start training and arming their worshippers with guns.
7 years ago
Standoff suspect charged with attempted murder and other counts
Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.
7 years ago
‘Great progress’ in South Philly refinery cleanup, fire commissioner says
About half of the original 30,000 gallons of highly toxic hydrofluoric acid remains. “A good week,” Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel says.
7 years ago
‘We’re a city under siege’— 2 shootings in 2 days rattles North Philly neighbors
A week of violence in North Philadelphia has some neighbors wondering if it is time to leave longtime homes.
7 years ago
DA Larry Krasner to appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck Philly cyclist
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against driver Jorge Fretts for the killing of cyclist Emily Fredricks
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