Public Safety
Philadelphia City Council reviews 911 system deficiencies
City Council members hosted a hearing to talk about problems in Philly's 911 system including a 50-plus dispatcher deficit and not enough police to handle calls.
1 year ago
Search continues for driver after 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by car in Philly
Police said they are searching for a silver vehicle that was seen leaving the scene.
1 year ago
Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV
The agents, assigned to protect Naomi Biden, were out with her in the Georgetown neighborhood late Sunday night.
1 year ago
Repair shop that starred in ‘12 Monkeys’ devastated by fire that exemplifies Kensington problems
Phil’s Appliances, which opened in the late 1960s, was recently boarded up, and people are thought to have been living inside.
1 year ago
76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. struck, injured by driver in Philadelphia
Police say after the crash, a driver in a silver vehicle fled the scene. An investigation into this incident is still ongoing.
1 year ago
شرطة فيلادلفيا تقترح برنامجًا جديدًا للتدريب العسكري على أمل تجنيد المراهقين في المدينة وبناء الثقة
يمكن للمراهقين في فيلادلفيا أن يذهبوا إلى الكليات المحلية ويتعلموا كيف يُصبحوا ضباط شرطة ضمن برنامج التدريب العسكري الذي لم يتم إطلاقه بعد.
1 year ago
With early voting underway, New Jersey is ramping up election security
Multiple agencies are working together on election security in the Garden State.
1 year ago
Philly police proposed a new cadet program in hopes of recruiting city’s teens and building trust
Philly teens could simultaneously go to local colleges and learn to be police officers during the yet-to-launch cadet program, but it won’t be an easy sell with all youth.
1 year ago
Listen 1:56Violence and harassment are driving America’s poll workers from their posts. Election officials say Congress can help.
1 year ago
Interest in neck guards spikes after a hockey player’s tragic death
Interest in cut-resistant neck guards is surging: "That could be one of the positive things that might come out of this terrible tragedy," said Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike
1 year ago
When someone is shot on a Philadelphia street, residents often handle the crime scene. City leaders are piloting a new protocol to help.
1 year ago
Listen 4:43FDA warns that WanaBana fruit pouches contain high lead levels, endangering children
The apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches — regardless of their expiration date — are being recalled. They were sold online and in person through retailers such as Sam's Club, Am
1 year ago
Bomb squad called to Medford, N.J. school; man detained by police
Police officers and bomb squad units were called to a school in Burlington County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
1 year ago
Philadelphians hope a cleaner city will reduce gun violence. Will Oh or Parker make it a reality?
Many Philadelphians feel blight reduction is an untapped gun violence prevention strategy. Both Cherelle Parker and David Oh say they have a cleanup plan.
1 year ago
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