
Public Safety
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
Nor’easter slams region, knocking down trees and snarling travel
Philly officials suspend crane work, ask public to prep for high winds.
7 years ago
Discussing Philadelphia’s daily violence that’s overshadowed by mass shootings
Early numbers from the Department of Health show a slight uptick in gun homicides last year after they’d been steadily declining since 2006.
7 years ago
Depth of Russian politician’s cultivation of NRA ties revealed
A prominent Kremlin-linked Russian politician has methodically cultivated ties with leaders of the National Rifle Association, and documented efforts in real time.
8 years ago
Pentagon dismisses Putin’s boasts about new nuclear weapons
The Pentagon dismissed Putin's boasts about developing a new array of nuclear weapons, saying America's missile defense is ready but is not directed at Russia.
8 years ago
Odds improving for Toomey bill to expand background checks, but no slam dunk
The Republican Party seems to be slowly shifting on gun-control measures, but every proposal still faces an uphill battle.
8 years ago
Listen 4:25Senate will not vote on gun measures next week
"We'd love to do that at some point," McConnell said. "I'm hoping there is a way forward."
8 years ago
The school shooting threat was linked back to a 10-year-old student. And just after 11 a.m., Cumberland County College in Vineland, New Jersey, lifted its lockdown.
8 years ago
Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition
Walmart said its decision came after the company reviewed its firearm sales policy in light of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida.
8 years ago
Following student protests, Cherry Hill mayor favors armed security in schools
But Mayor Chuck Cahn says he does not support arming teachers.
8 years ago
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