
Public Safety
At 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.
7 years ago
Guests: John Hudak, James Higdon, Robert Mikos Attorney Jeff Sessions announced last week that the Justice Depart ...
Air Date: January 9, 2018
Listen 49:27Water main breaks keep Philly workers scrambling
About 20 mains are breaking every day, Philadelphia officials said. That pace is expected to continue into the spring.
7 years ago
Days before transfer, firefighter perishes in North Philly blaze
Philadelphia Fire Lt. Matthew LeTourneau died after he was pinned under debris in a burning row house that collapsed. Federal authorities will help Philly investigate.
7 years ago
Smoke dwindles on roof of Trump Tower in NYC
The Fire Department of New York says it's at the scene of a fire at Trump Tower in Manhattan. It was called around 7 a.m. Monday for a report of a fire on the top floor.
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After his house burns down, firefighter ‘humbled’ by South Jersey community’s kindness
A South Jersey firefighter racing to douse a blaze got a nasty surprise: It was his house that was burning down. The community has rallied to help his family recover.
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Grand jury calls for independent investigations of Pa. State Police officer-involved shootings
Report says Pennsylvania State Police standards for internal investigations of trooper-involved shootings are inconsistent and cause public distrust.
7 years ago
Push for hazard duty pay for Delaware road crews
Delaware state Senator Bryan Townsend said DelDOT crews should be paid more for working in dangerous conditions.
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Number of murders in Camden hits 30-year low
One of the state’s most crime-ridden communities recorded a double-digit drop in murders in 2017.
7 years ago
Listen 1:54Philly region prepares for snow storm, freezing weather on Thursday
Preparations are underway across the Philadelphia region for Thursday morning’s expected snow storm and bitterly cold weather. Here’s what you need to know.
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