Public Safety
It’s not rocket science. It’s not even algebra 2. It’s a no-duh equation: Countries with more stringent gun controls clock fewer gun murders.
7 years ago
Caesars to check ‘Do Not Disturb’ rooms daily
One of the world's largest casino companies will check its guests' hotel rooms every 24 hours, even if they have a "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging on the doorknob.
7 years ago
Mass shootings and the conversation around mental health
Guests: Jennifer Mascia, Mark Salzer, Joshua Hazelton Wednesday’s school shooting in Florida ...
Air Date: February 16, 2018
Listen 49:28Amtrak: We’ll stop service on tracks lacking speed controls
Railroads face a year-end deadline for installing the systems, known as PTC, but many are seeking an extension until 2020.
7 years ago
Wilmington police posting crime statistics online
Wilmington Compstat crime reports are now available online. Compstat, which stands for comparison statistics, allows police to track crime data almost in real time.
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N.J. lawmakers advance plan to target human trafficking through training in schools
The International Labor Organization estimates 1.2 million children worldwide are forced into work or sexually exploited every year.
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Dover Airman arrested for raping a minor
An airman stationed at Dover Air Force Based has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor
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Philly police round up ‘handful of bad actors’ in wake of Super Bowl vandalism
Police warn the hundreds of thousands expected at Thursday's celebration to observe the law: 'You’re not going to get a pass, just because it’s a parade.'
7 years ago
Amtrak engineer again faces criminal trial in deadly Philly derailment [updated]
An Amtrak engineer has been ordered to stand trial on criminal charges in the deadly 2015 derailment in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Listen 2:16At least 2 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in South Carolina
Amtrak said a train going between New York and Miami "came in contact" with a CSX freight train at about 2:35 Sunday morning.
7 years ago
A march to end murder: Victim’s kin works to reduce deadly violence in Philadelphia
Davida Garner, the college student from Olney, has created a grass-roots group called Erase the Rate to support the families of homicide victims — and prevent more murders.
7 years ago
Listen 3:34FEMA to end food and water aid for Puerto Rico
The decision to end the delivery of aid is part of the agency's broader plan to transition away from the emergency response phase of its work on the island.
7 years ago
Delaware wants to ban guns for those suffering from mental illnesses
Gov. John Carney, D-Delaware and state legislators introduced a bill that aims to prevent guns from getting into the hands of those with mental illnesses.
7 years ago
Six ways Philly can woo Amazon with better bike lanes
Philadelphia’s Amazon HQ2 bid specifically touted the “livability” of the city with its centrally located bike lanes. The city may need to do more to impress Amazon.
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