
Public Safety
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
Delaware toddler drowns in family pool
A 4-year-old boy drowned in Claymont Wednesday night. It was one of two pool-related incidents reported on the Fourth of July holiday.
7 years ago
Block party shooting leaves man dead, off-duty cop wounded
Officer Fred Attakora was taken to a hospital in a private car with gunshot wounds to his arm and abdomen.
7 years ago
This July 4, don’t be like these dummies: How not to set off fireworks
Could we please, please, please not light fireworks off the tops of our heads?
7 years ago