Public Safety
Pa. officials preach caution, but say worst of flood likely over
One hundred and twenty five state roads are still flooded, and 2,900 people remain without power.
7 years ago
Board recommends Bill Cosby be found a sexually violent predator
Cosby is scheduled for sentencing Sept. 24. A message was left with his lawyer.
7 years ago
Hospitals gear up for new diagnosis: Human trafficking
According to a 2014 survey of about 100 survivors of sex trafficking, 88 percent said that while they were being trafficked they had contact with a health care provider.
7 years ago
Deadly wildfires sweep through towns near Athens, Greece
At least 50 people died and more than 150 were injured as huge fires fueled by powerful winds burned homes and forests in towns near the Greek capital, Athens.
7 years ago
Police: 2 victims are Dead, as is gunman, in Toronto shooting
Dozens of additional police officers were deployed in Toronto over the weekend in response to a spike in gun violence across the city in the Canadian province of Ontario.
7 years ago
One dead, shooting suspect in custody after police standoff at LA Trader Joe’s
Police identified the suspect as a man about 28 years old, who surrendered three hours after barricading himself inside the store where other people had been trapped.
7 years ago
Survivors recount deadly Missouri duck boat sinking
A huge wave hit, scattering passengers on the vessel.
7 years ago
NYPD officer faces police charges in Eric Garner’s chokehold death
The officials had been waiting to see whether federal prosecutors would bring criminal charges but decided to move forward.
7 years ago
Another shooting in Philadelphia, so where’s the outrage?
People are quick to point fingers and pass judgment, blaming lack of adult supervision, easy access to guns, a culture of gun violence, socioeconomic factors, etc.
7 years ago
17 dead after amphibious tour boat sinks in Missouri lake
17 people are dead after an amphibious tourist boat carrying 31 passengers capsized and sank Thursday during a severe squall in a lake in southern Missouri.
7 years ago
Philly updates sexual harassment policy in wake of blistering audit
The audit found the city’s current policy neither prevents, nor protects victims of sexual misconduct or harassment.
7 years ago
Listen 2:13Near a Center City Wawa, humans protect a bike lane, to make a larger point
A line, 25 deep, stretched out in front of the Wawa at 22nd and South streets Tuesday morning. They lined up on 22nd Street to form a “human-protected" bike lane.
7 years ago
Shore strip mall fire that destroyed 5 businesses deemed suspicious
A fast-moving fire that destroyed five businesses at a New Jersey strip mall has been deemed suspicious. The Ocean County Prosecut ...
7 years ago
Gun-control protesters march through Philly as pro-gun activists gather in the suburbs
Protestors called for stricter gun-control laws, including more stringent background checks for people trying to buy firearms.
7 years ago
Michael Miselis took part in the violent Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. So far, it hasn’t damaged his standing at Northrop Grumman.
7 years ago