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Public Safety
Philadelphia officials declare Code Blue to help homeless population as freezing temps roll in
During Code Blue, city officials implement 24-hour outreach to find people living on the street and transport them to indoor spaces.
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The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9
Federal regulators say they're increasing control over Boeing production after a panel blew off of a 737 Max 9 jet.
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Vision Zero marks a milestone, but the goal of ending traffic deaths is still far off
It's been a decade since U.S. cities began adopting Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities completely.
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New Jersey officials report a significant decrease in fatal crashes in 2023
Two-thirds of the state saw a decline in traffic fatalities. Middlesex County had the highest margin.
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Listen 0:52Philadelphia region braces for second round of storms bringing rain, flooding and strong winds
The region is expected to face another round of strong wind and rain, as well as tidal flooding.
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What should N.J. homeowners do about downed trees?
N.J. homeowners are urged to contact their insurance companies about downed trees.
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Listen :59Philly’s first Latino deputy police commissioner, Pedro Rosario, tasked with overseeing Kensington
Rosario is the first deputy commissioner to be dedicated to a singular neighborhood in the city’s history.
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Listen 1:06DOJ issues new guide for specialized police units in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death
Federal officials call for mayors and police chiefs to assess whether such specialized units are even necessary to solve community problems.
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Investigative hearings open into cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters
A Coast Guard official says the inquiry will not seek to affix blame but instead focus on issuing safety recommendations.
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Cleanup underway after flooding, heavy winds hit Philly region
Up to 3 inches of water fell on portions of the region, with wind gusts of 60 mph recorded at the Jersey Shore.
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Macy’s building owner, others sued over security precautions during December stabbing
Eric Harrison was killed at Macy's in December. His family said there should have been more security at the time of the incident.
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Armed men break into a live TV studio in Ecuador as the country is rocked by a series of attacks
The men with faces covered entered the set of the TC Television network in the port city of Guayaquil and shouted that they had “bombs.”
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Severe wind, rain and flooding expected in Philly region; ‘Hunker down,’ officials say
Several rivers are expected to see moderate to major flooding, and wind speeds could reach 65 miles per hour along the Jersey and Delaware coasts.
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Listen 0:56Federal investigators can’t determine exact cause of 2022 helicopter crash in Upper Darby
No one lost their lives as the pilot somehow avoided a web of power lines and buildings and crash-landed next to a church's day-care center.
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Delaware Valley braces for damaging winds, rain and flooding; New Jersey issues state of emergency
“Please do not underestimate this storm,” said Gov. Murphy. Up to four inches of rain and 65+ mph wind gusts are possible for parts of the region.
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