
Public Safety
Justice Department proposes banning rapid-fire bump stocks
The Trump administration said Saturday it has taken the first step in the regulatory process to ban bump stocks.
7 years ago
California gunman in veteran center killings was ex-patient
Three women who devoted their lives to helping traumatized veterans were killed by a patient who had been kicked out of their treatment program, authorities said.
7 years ago
Gunman takes hostages at party at largest U.S. veterans home
Authorities said they could not immediately say if anyone was injured.
7 years ago
Auditor General to take deep dive into school safety issues
Eugene DePasquale says his office will take a deep dive on the security procedures at all of the commonwealth's public schools.
7 years ago
Fact Check: The facts on media violence
In the wake of the Florida school shooting, politicians have raised concern over the influence of violent video games and films on young people.
7 years ago
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