Public Safety
Philly region braces for another storm while thousands remain without power
The National Weather Service has declared several winter storm warnings in the region for “significant” heavy snow in eastern Pennsylvania and northern and central New Jersey.
7 years ago
Listen 5:11Families of murdered Bucks County victims sue parents of confessed killer and his cousin
Families of 3 of the 4 young men murdered on a Bucks County farm last summer are suing the confessed killer, Cosmo DiNardo, as well as his cousin and co-defendant Sean Kratz
7 years ago
Senators Toomey and Coons want FBI to alert states when potential gun buyer fails a background check
Convicted felons, fugitives, domestic abusers and others not legally allowed to buy guns try to do so anyway. They’re known as “lie and try” buyers.
7 years ago
SEPTA and PECO slowly resolving nor’easter complications
The weekend nor'easter is slowly resolving itself this week, after it left commuters without travel means and hundreds in the area without power.
7 years ago
Sexual assault claim against conductor Dutoit is credible, Boston Symphony says
Since the initial AP report chronicling allegations against the conductor, ten women have accused Dutoit of sexual misconduct.
7 years ago
Global school security measures vary, but no arming teachers
Here is a look at school security measures at some countries around the world.
7 years ago
Man fires several rounds near White House before killing himself, Secret Service says
President Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., at the time of the incident.
7 years ago
Anxious students question Sen. Casey at Cheltenham town hall on guns
"All I can say to you is keep going, keep fighting, keep marching, keep mobilizing," U.S. Sen. Bob Casey tells high-schoolers calling for changes in gun law.
7 years ago
Allegations against Delco lawmaker raise Pa. Capitol security questions
House Republicans, Governor Tom Wolf, and a number of other lawmakers say Miccarelli should resign. House GOP leaders are urging police to investigate.
7 years ago
Nor’easter slams region, knocking down trees and snarling travel
Philly officials suspend crane work, ask public to prep for high winds.
7 years ago
Discussing Philadelphia’s daily violence that’s overshadowed by mass shootings
Early numbers from the Department of Health show a slight uptick in gun homicides last year after they’d been steadily declining since 2006.
7 years ago
Depth of Russian politician’s cultivation of NRA ties revealed
A prominent Kremlin-linked Russian politician has methodically cultivated ties with leaders of the National Rifle Association, and documented efforts in real time.
7 years ago
Pentagon dismisses Putin’s boasts about new nuclear weapons
The Pentagon dismissed Putin's boasts about developing a new array of nuclear weapons, saying America's missile defense is ready but is not directed at Russia.
7 years ago
Odds improving for Toomey bill to expand background checks, but no slam dunk
The Republican Party seems to be slowly shifting on gun-control measures, but every proposal still faces an uphill battle.
7 years ago
Listen 4:25Senate will not vote on gun measures next week
"We'd love to do that at some point," McConnell said. "I'm hoping there is a way forward."
7 years ago