
Public Safety
What a walk along Germantown Avenue reveals: Tough going for pedestrians
Kelli McIntyre stood in light rain on Germantown Avenue, holding a clipboard and watching as car after car ignored a “Do Not Enter” sign
7 years ago
Rape kit-testing effort spurs arrest in 2014 assault; Del. officials expect more matches
Delaware officials have made their first arrest under the sexual assault kit initiative.
7 years ago
Listen 1:58The pot breathalyzer is here. Maybe
With few accurate roadside tools to detect pot impairment, police have to rely largely on field sobriety tests developed to fight drunk driving or old-fashioned observation.
7 years ago
Las Vegas shooting investigation closed. No motive found
As the end of the probe was announced on Friday, officials still could not explain the "why."
7 years ago
Menendez says 3D guns undermine transportation security
Menendez says guns made from plastic parts undermine all the security efforts the nation’s already put in place.
7 years ago
Dispute over 3D-printed guns raises many legal issues
The gun industry calls the outcry an overreaction that preys on unwarranted fears about a firearm that can barely shoot a round or two without disintegrating.
7 years ago
New Jersey AG calls temporary ban on 3D gun blueprints a victory
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said if the state finds other websites that offer those gun blueprints, he’ll take them down.
7 years ago
Supporters of suspect in Center City killing pray for reduced charges
Reports have been circulating that city District Attorney Larry Krasner may seek reduced charges against Michael White.
7 years ago
Penn State frat member gets house arrest over pledge death
The first member of a PSU frat to plead guilty in connection with the death of a pledge was sentenced to three months' house arrest.
7 years ago
TSA’s ‘Quiet Skies’ program tracks, observes travelers in the air
The marshals take notes on the targeted traveler's behavior, sending detailed reports to the TSA.
7 years ago
N.J., Pa. join effort to block online instructions for 3D-printed guns
As of Monday evening, officials said, 1,000 people have already downloaded blueprints for AR-15 rifles.
7 years ago
Listen 2:24NewsWorks Tonight, July 30, 2018
Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s Attorneys General try to block 3-D guns from being downloaded in their states. Shanita Hubbard discus ...
Air Date: July 30, 2018
Listen 22:44Pa. GOP lawmaker cajoling colleagues to join ‘red flag’ bill
Five states have similar laws in effect, and around thirty more are considering them.
7 years ago
9/11 victim identified, nearly 17 years later
About 40 percent of victims still await identification.
7 years ago
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