
Public Safety
Pa. House Dems advance firearm reforms in wake of recent acts of gun violence
Democrats’ one-vote House majority could derail the bills before they could be sent to the Senate, given the voting record of one comparatively conservative Democrat.
3 weeks ago
Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil
A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.
3 weeks ago
Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody
Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.
1 month ago
Haverford Township passes new helmet requirement for kids on e-bikes, electric scooters
Starting in January, parents of children under 16 not wearing a helmet could face $25 fines.
1 month ago
Listen 0:54Justin Smith received a four-year prison sentence for one felony count. State police said many videos showed girls being forcibly raped.
1 month ago
What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests
Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn't, allowed by law?
1 month ago
Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia’s parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s fall programming
The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.
2 months ago
Philadelphia Catholic schools review safety protocols after Minneapolis shooting
“Providing safe environments for everyone … is always a top priority,” said Ken Gavin, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief communications officer.
2 months ago
Murphy noted that the helicopter involved in the April 10 crash was based in Kearny, New Jersey, and plummeted into the Hudson River near the Jersey City waterfront.
2 months ago
Chester city homicides fall 85% this summer
Reported instances of both nonviolent and violent crime are down in Delaware County’s only city during the summer of 2025.
2 months ago
Listen 0:46After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributed federal funds to stations, is shutting down Sept. 30. The closure threatens emergency alert systems' resilience.
2 months ago
1 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home
A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.
2 months ago
Margate City firefighters rescue over 50 after Hurricane Erin tidal flooding
Rapid floodwaters swept into restaurants, cars and bars during dinner rush, fire crews responded amid downed power lines and gas leaks.
2 months ago
Active shooter report at Villanova University was a ‘cruel hoax,’ no injuries reported
University President Peter Donohue said police found no injuries and no evidence of a weapon.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Norristown appoints new police chief. Not every councilmember was on board
Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s chief of police, will begin his tenure as Norristown’s top cop on Nov. 3.
2 months ago
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