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Public Safety

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Community

Philly nonprofit thrilled over financial boost to prevent gun violence

ManUpPHL will receive a $100,000 funding grant from Everytown Community Safety Fund to help more men turn from a life of crime to an opportunity to succeed.

1 year ago

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Willow Grove Mall (Photo: Paynter)
Community

What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out

Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.

1 year ago

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Community

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit

Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”

1 year ago

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Elsie Hicks walks with a water bottle among storm damage
Weather

Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

1 year ago

an Angel Bike with flowers sits as a memorial for Dr. Barbara Friedes
Community
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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

1 year ago

Zawadi Levy speaking at a podium
Arts & Entertainment

A public art project in Germantown will use poetry to combat gun violence

Healing Verse Germantown will use poetry workshops and public art installations to help residents address gun violence and its trauma.

1 year ago

Photo, books and supplies litter the floor in this Indiana classroom during an intruder drill in 2016. Delaware requires schools to conduct two lockdown/active shooter drills a year. (Associated Press)
Courts & Law

Biden signs executive order to tackle gun violence

The executive order will improve active school shooter drills and tackle firearm threats of machine gun conversion devices, guns without serial numbers and ghost guns.

1 year ago

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Ryan Wesley Routh takes part in a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Courts & Law

Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination

In a statement, Trump accused the Justice Department of “mishandling and downplaying” the apparent assassination attempt by bringing charges that were a “slap on the wrist.”

1 year ago

Secret Service agent
Politics & Policy

Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign

Democrats and Republicans have been in talks with the Secret Service this week to find out whether additional resources are needed.

1 year ago

Police outside of Mar-a-Lago
Politics & Policy

Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again

So far, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been charged with possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

1 year ago

Trump International Golf Club
Politics & Policy

The U.S. has had a long history of political violence, but experts see a new trend

The apparent second assassination attempt of Donald Trump is stirring concern about growing political violence in the U.S.

1 year ago

Tate Fall speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Election officials in Pa. and across U.S. preparing for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass

Luzerne County election officials estimate they now spend about 40% of their time on security and working with local law enforcement and emergency managers on election plans.

1 year ago

Trump International Golf Club
Politics & Policy

Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt camped outside golf course for 12 hours, records show

Ryan Wesley Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

1 year ago

Ryan Wesley Routh takes part in a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Politics & Policy

Man accused of trying to kill Trump wrote a book urging Iran to assassinate former president

Ryan Wesley Routh posted frequently on social media about Ukraine and other conflicts, and he had a website seeking to raise money and recruit volunteers to fight for Kyiv.

1 year ago

Ryan Wesley Routh holds up a banner during a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine
Politics & Policy

5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course

Authorities say the gunman was about 400 yards to 500 yards away from Trump and hiding in shrubbery while the former president was playing a round of golf.

1 year ago

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