Public Safety
Suspects sought in smash and grab at Philadelphia Mills Mall
Police scrambled to evacuate the mall after getting the call around 7:20 p.m. Saturday.
9 months ago
Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall along Mexico’s Baja coast, carrying deluge to California
It's no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening.”
9 months ago
Police investigating after 40 shots fired in Millville, New Jersey
40 shots were fired, hitting one person multiple times, and pelting a car and a home.
9 months ago
7 people shot, 1 fatally, after gunfire erupts at a block party in Philadelphia’s Parkside section
A mass shooting occurred during a block party in the Parkside section of Philadelphia, early Saturday morning.
9 months ago
Underground mines are unlikely to blame for a deadly house explosion in Pennsylvania, state says
The state is looking for potential sources of combustible natural gas such as landfills, sewer lines, wells, pipelines and coal mines.
9 months ago
FTA probe of SEPTA marks just the third time the agency has initiated this kind of safety inspection
After the concerning spate of crashes this summer, the Philly regional transit authority is already taking some remedial steps.
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‘Nobody really called’: 6 years after her son’s murder, a Philadelphia mother wants answers
Kristian Hamilton-Arthur was murdered in 2017. In the years since, his mother has had to advocate for her son, while simultaneously grieving him.
9 months ago
Listen 1:33Sixth person dies from injuries suffered in Pennsylvania house explosion
Paul Oravitz, 56, who had severe burns over most of his body, died Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital, four days after the explosion in Plum.
9 months ago
Philly groups get small grants to reduce violence
The DA’s office grants are designed to help groups that can’t get larger ones, and could be a lifesaver for people on the streets of Philadelphia.
9 months ago
Deadly Buena, New Jersey blast caused by explosives, investigators say
Gas utilities have been ruled out as being an attributing factor, investigators said.
9 months ago
Homeowners were having issues with hot water tank before deadly blast in Pennsylvania, officials say
The cause of the blast that killed five people — including two municipal officials — remains under investigation.
9 months ago
South Jersey woman struck, killed by boat off Atlantic City coast
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 20-foot boat struck a woman who was swimming near a floating dock.
9 months ago
After series of crashes, SEPTA’s safety training may cause bus and trolley delays
The goal is to prevent accidents in the wake of a series of crashes involving public transit vehicles throughout the region.
9 months ago
Death toll from Maui fire climbs to 93, becoming deadliest in modern U.S. history
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors on the Hawaiian island after wildfires destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina.
9 months ago
3 killed after quadruple shooting on North Philadelphia basketball court
Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner James Kelly said at least 50 bullets and several guns were used in this shooting.
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