Public Safety
Audit finds security lapses at 30th Street Station
The audit of 30th Street Station was conducted by Amtrak's inspector general.
8 years ago
Five years later, Beau Biden gun bill finally becomes law
Legislation aimed at keeping guns from those with mental illness is now law in Delaware, five years after it was proposed by former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
8 years ago
Listen 2:17Mumia Abu-Jamal case back in court in Philly for hearing on latest appeal effort
Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted of the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner.
8 years ago
Del. Senate passes bill to keep guns out of the hands of mentally ill
The mental health bill would keep firearms out of the hands of those who present a danger to themselves or others.
8 years ago
Wolf pushes GOP lawmakers to extend Pa. gun sale background check
The governor says performing background checks on long guns won’t change firearm sales much.
8 years ago
Philly students host forum on gun violence
Parkway Center City High School students invite Philadelphia lawmakers to forum on gun violence and racial discrimination.
8 years ago
Listen 2:0110 pedestrians killed, hit by van in Toronto, police say
A white van has struck multiple pedestrians in the North York area of Toronto. The driver was located and arrested, said police.
8 years ago
Police: Waffle House suspect arrested near his apartment
Authorities had mounted a massive manhunt for 29-year-old Travis Reinking, after the Sunday morning attacks.
8 years ago
Naked gunman kills 4 in Waffle House shooting
Waffle House called it a sad day for the restaurant's family.
8 years ago
After air accidents, survivors grapple with flying again
Plane crashes are rare, but when they happen, people often survive them.
8 years ago
Trying to keep post-Parkland momentum, students again protest gun violence in Philly
For the second time in as many months, high school students around the country walked out of school to protest gun violence and call for more gun control.
8 years ago
Listen 1:57Ban it or not? Gun control opponents want it both ways
Legislators in the First State are still actually working toward passing small but meaningful gun control legislation. That said, things are moving slowly.
8 years ago
Day of service, no walkout at Columbine on 19th anniversary
Just as it's done every year since April 20, 1999, Columbine High School will be closed and students will hold a day of service to commemorate the tragedy.
8 years ago
Meet the students who dreamed up Friday’s national school walkout
There are more than 2,500 walkouts across the country registered through their website.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania House searching for a response to Parkland killings
Despite some agreement on the importance of the issue, lawmakers are struggling mightily with solutions.
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