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Public Safety

A sign on a gate stating that part of the Bartram's Garden hiking trail in Philadelphia is closed
Science

What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

2 years ago

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A man walks under an umbrella during a rain storm, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Philadelphia
Weather

Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

2 years ago

John Arnold
Education

Delaware school district suspends 4 officials for mishandling complaints about therapist now charged with child rape

A hospital psychologist alerted Brandywine with concerns about Arnold’s credentials. He had fooled education officials with fake advanced degrees.

2 years ago

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A portion of Philly's Graffiti Pier collapsed on Wednesday. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Portion of Philly’s Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the report came in around 6:25 a.m. that 10–20 feet of the pier collapsed into the water.

2 years ago

Residential street
Politics & Policy

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community.

2 years ago

Several people on bicycles block a busy intersection
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Cyclists take to streets to protest lack of progress on safety measures

A CHOP resident’s death on her bike last week, and a spate of pedestrian fatalities together set off a call for safer streets.

2 years ago

Joey Horton at the obstacle course
Community

‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco

Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Window air conditioners in an building on Race Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program

With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions

What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.

Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
People form a ''human-protected bike lane'' on Spruce Street
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The long struggle to reduce traffic fatalities in Philly

Vision Zero has made a difference, but more than 100 people still die every year.

2 years ago

Kimberly Cheatle
Politics & Policy

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign.

2 years ago

SEPTA bus after a crash
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Federal investigators order SEPTA to make dozens of safety fixes

A string of vehicle crashes prompted a rare, 7-month federal investigation.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium with other officials
Politics & Policy

‘It is not alright with us’: City leaders decry violence after West Philly mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured

Counseling and social services are being offered in the aftermath of the shooting.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
fisherman at the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

Pa. officials criticized over response to chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating potential chromium compounds that leaked onto a portion of Bartram’s Mile Trail.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
This aerial photo of the Butler Farm Show, site of the Saturday, July 13, 2024 Trump campaign rally, shown Monday, July 15, 2024 in Butler, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma

The day before the shooting, Thomas Crooks went to the sportsman's club and practiced on the rifle range, according to a federal intelligence briefing obtained by the AP.

2 years ago

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