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Public Safety

Brandy Rickaba and her daughter Emilie pray during a candlelight vigil for the slain students and teachers at Apalachee High School, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga.
Courts & Law

Law enforcement had previous warning about teen suspect in deadly Georgia high school shooting

The teen had been interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats to commit an unspecified school shooting, the agency said.

2 years ago

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Community

Feds renew warnings as phone and email scams continue to rise

Scams cost Americans billions of dollars each year. The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to beware.

2 years ago

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Education

Pennsylvania law allows schools to skip lead testing, report says

PennEnvironment says school districts skip lead testing, don’t test all of their outlets and, in some cases, fail to report test results.

2 years ago

New Jersey State Police Major Tom Wieczerak sits at a desk working on a computer
Courts & Law

Human trafficking, sex and forced labor is a growing problem in N.J. An elite police unit is working 24/7 to save victims

Human trafficking is a growing problem in New Jersey. Many teen runaways are lured, manipulated and controlled by ruthless traffickers.

2 years ago

Apalachee High School
Community

A 14-year-old student fatally shot 4 people in a rampage at a Georgia high school, officials say

At least nine other people — eight students and one teacher — were taken to hospitals with injuries.

2 years ago

Side View Of Young Woman Using Mobile Phone While Driving Car
Science

To get people to put down their phones while driving, make it a game, Penn study suggests

Changing human behavior around phone use can be hard, but Penn researchers found that competition, rewards and regular feedback works.

2 years ago

John Arnold
Education

Disciplinary fallout continues from bogus degree of Delaware school therapist charged with child rape

One Brandywine administrator was fired, a principal had his pay docked, and another education official received unspecified discipline in the John Arnold scandal.

2 years ago

Listen 2:05
the outside of the NJ Transit River Line
Urban Planning

Burlington County partnership to increase police presence around River Line communities

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office will work with police departments in the river towns and NJ Transit Police to deter crime.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
3 topless women with their backs to the camera with messages painted on themselves
Community
Billy Penn

Philly Naked Bike Ride returns amid increased calls for street safety

Organizers say the ride is meant to be fun, but also aims to highlight the vulnerability that cyclists and other non-car travelers face on the streets every day.

2 years ago

Bartram’s Garden
Science

Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail

After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
A sign on a gate stating that part of the Bartram's Garden hiking trail in Philadelphia is closed
Science

What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
A man walks under an umbrella during a rain storm, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Philadelphia
Weather

Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

2 years ago

John Arnold
Education

Delaware school district suspends 4 officials for mishandling complaints about therapist now charged with child rape

A hospital psychologist alerted Brandywine with concerns about Arnold’s credentials. He had fooled education officials with fake advanced degrees.

2 years ago

Listen 1:51
A portion of Philly's Graffiti Pier collapsed on Wednesday. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Portion of Philly’s Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the report came in around 6:25 a.m. that 10–20 feet of the pier collapsed into the water.

2 years ago

Residential street
Politics & Policy

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community.

2 years ago

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