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Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began

When Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, it called on the Arab world to join it in a concerted campaign against Israel.

2 years ago

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Weather

‘This is a true disaster’: PA Task Force 1 leader describes challenges faced during Hurricane Helene deployment

Members of PA-TF1 are stationed in Marion, North Carolina, where they are conducting search and rescue missions.

2 years ago

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Community

Philly nonprofit thrilled over financial boost to prevent gun violence

ManUpPHL will receive a $100,000 funding grant from Everytown Community Safety Fund to help more men turn from a life of crime to an opportunity to succeed.

2 years ago

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Community

What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out

Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.

2 years ago

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Community

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit

Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”

2 years ago

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Weather

Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

2 years ago

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Community
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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

A public art project in Germantown will use poetry to combat gun violence

Healing Verse Germantown will use poetry workshops and public art installations to help residents address gun violence and its trauma.

2 years ago

Photo, books and supplies litter the floor in this Indiana classroom during an intruder drill in 2016. Delaware requires schools to conduct two lockdown/active shooter drills a year. (Associated Press)
Courts & Law

Biden signs executive order to tackle gun violence

The executive order will improve active school shooter drills and tackle firearm threats of machine gun conversion devices, guns without serial numbers and ghost guns.

2 years ago

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Ryan Wesley Routh takes part in a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Courts & Law

Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination

In a statement, Trump accused the Justice Department of “mishandling and downplaying” the apparent assassination attempt by bringing charges that were a “slap on the wrist.”

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign

Democrats and Republicans have been in talks with the Secret Service this week to find out whether additional resources are needed.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again

So far, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been charged with possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

The U.S. has had a long history of political violence, but experts see a new trend

The apparent second assassination attempt of Donald Trump is stirring concern about growing political violence in the U.S.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Election officials in Pa. and across U.S. preparing for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass

Luzerne County election officials estimate they now spend about 40% of their time on security and working with local law enforcement and emergency managers on election plans.

2 years ago

Trump International Golf Club
Politics & Policy

Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt camped outside golf course for 12 hours, records show

Ryan Wesley Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

2 years ago

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