Public Safety
On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.
1 year ago
Lahaina residents begin returning to sites of homes destroyed by deadly wildfire
The wildfire killed at least 97 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, most of them homes.
1 year ago
Investigators: Plane went into stall during maneuvers before Bucks County crash that killed 2
The NTSB report states that the plane went into a stall and went out of control as the pilot was practicing maneuvers during an instructional flight.
1 year ago
All students injured in New York bus crash are expected to recover, superintendent says
Two adults died and other passengers were seriously injured. It wasn't immediately clear Sunday how many passengers remained hospitalized.
1 year ago
Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention
Gun-control activists have been privately advocating for such an office for years and it comes as hopes of additional gun reform legislation seem unlikely.
1 year ago
Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens
State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
1 year ago
Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say
The National Hurricane Center announced the emergence of “Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen” on Thursday morning.
1 year ago
Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court claims Google had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.
1 year ago
Chester County residents continue to press officials about prison escape
"There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes," said one resident.
1 year ago
New tactic to reduce Delaware highway deaths: Community engagement
After 165 deaths on Delaware roads in 2022 — the most in more than 30 years — the state is hosting town halls to get feedback on its efforts to improve highway safety.
1 year ago
Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Kraft Heinz says it initiated the recall after it received several consumer complaints, but no injuries or serious health issues have been reported.
1 year ago
Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard
At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.
1 year ago
Chester County to hold 2 town hall sessions to address prisoner escape, residents’ concerns
The Chester County Commissioners will hold the meetings to offer support, information on counseling, and more details on efforts to increase prison security.
1 year ago
All 9 escapees from Berks County juvenile detention center taken into custody
Some of the escapees knocked on a random resident's door to surrender because they were cold, police say.
1 year ago
Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
Libya’s top prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city.
1 year ago