Public Safety

A 17-year-old Monmouth County resident died in a house fire on Monday night, authorities say. 

Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ future is unclear and the debate over what should happen to it mirror a conversation that’s taking place across the U.S.

After a shooting at Baker Playground in Overbrook injured 7 people, the community organized a rally against gun violence exactly one week later.

Recent crime data shows Philly sees more shootings when temperatures rise above 85 degrees. But excessive heat can have the opposite effect.

Heavy rain shifted the lid of a tank at PES refinery causing fumes to escape. City officials say there is no sign abnormal pollutants were released

Public defender Timothy Weiler was en route to the Grand Opera House when a man stabbed him in the back. The suspect, a former client, said, “That’s from me to you.”

Pennsylvania state officials are asking for the public’s help in controlling the spotted lanternfly — an invasive insect that is both a nuisance and a threat to crops.

New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the U.S. On Tuesday, Gov. Murphy signed measures aimed at reducing gun suicides and restricting gun sales.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said Saturday that at least 20 shots were fired. Seven people — ages 18 to 28 — were injured and sent to the hospital.

Lawmakers expanded options for Pa. residents who want to buy fireworks two years ago. Now, some local government leaders say the changes have created too many problems.

A New Jersey judge has ruled that a lifeguard who collided with a woman as he ran to cover a vacated lifeguard stand is protected by state's Good Samaritan Act.

The Pennsylvania attorney general's office launched an effort Thursday to improve the use of firearms databases, so law enforcement can better track guns used in crimes.

Wilmington officials say the new LED lighting will make the streets safer, and cut energy consumption by 40% to 50%.

The Tamaqua Area School District will scrap a groundbreaking policy that would have allowed teachers and staff to carry weapons anonymously on school grounds.

Pennsylvania's colleges and universities have a year to develop online, anonymous reporting systems to receive complaints about sexual assault from students and employees.