
Public Safety
Wilmington sees sharp drop in shootings
By this time a year ago, 74 people had been shot on Wilmington’s streets. So far in 2018, that number is just 27.
7 years ago
Listen 1:54For Maria evacuees, a stable address is the first step out of crisis
The Chaparros are one of 50 Puerto Rican evacuee families in Philadelphia finally able to settle into a long-term home, thanks to the work of local organizers.
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Listen 3:38Wolf, Pa. Legislative Black Caucus pledge to reduce gun violence
The new effort offers $1.5 million for distribution to community groups around the state working to prevent or respond to gun violence.
7 years ago
Murphy names top adviser on N.J. gun-control policies
Bill Castner will coordinate already launched initiatives and will evaluate potential legal challenges against unscrupulous gun manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
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Coast Guard rescues disoriented man from grounded boat near Little Egg Inlet
It's the third Coast Guard rescue requiring a helicopter hoist off New Jersey in slightly more than a week.
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Few violent episodes triggered by mental illness
So why do we still expect the mental health system to decide who’s dangerous?
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Listen 8:31Pa. AG Shapiro drops manslaughter, assault in Penn State frat death case
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the decision Tuesday.
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Packed crowd in West Philly presses mayor and police on gun violence
Mastery Charter Schools hosted its first ever “action assembly” in West Philadelphia Monday night to engage public officials about how to make their neighborhoods safer.
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Audit finds security lapses at 30th Street Station
The audit of 30th Street Station was conducted by Amtrak's inspector general.
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Five years later, Beau Biden gun bill finally becomes law
Legislation aimed at keeping guns from those with mental illness is now law in Delaware, five years after it was proposed by former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
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Listen 2:17Mumia Abu-Jamal case back in court in Philly for hearing on latest appeal effort
Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted of the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner.
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Del. Senate passes bill to keep guns out of the hands of mentally ill
The mental health bill would keep firearms out of the hands of those who present a danger to themselves or others.
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Wolf pushes GOP lawmakers to extend Pa. gun sale background check
The governor says performing background checks on long guns won’t change firearm sales much.
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Philly students host forum on gun violence
Parkway Center City High School students invite Philadelphia lawmakers to forum on gun violence and racial discrimination.
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Listen 2:01Police: Waffle House suspect arrested near his apartment
Authorities had mounted a massive manhunt for 29-year-old Travis Reinking, after the Sunday morning attacks.
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