Public Safety
Norfolk Southern CEO promises to keep improving safety on the railroad based on consultant’s report
CEO Alan Shaw told the railroad's employees in a letter that Norfolk Southern will take several immediate steps in response to the initial report from Atkins Nuclear Secured.
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Residents displaced after massive fire in Oxford, Pa. to be moved to hotels
The four-alarm blaze likely started in a warehouse, then spread to nearby businesses and apartments on Third Street.
1 year ago
The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.
1 year ago
Listen 1:18Fire tears through warehouse, businesses, apartments in Oxford, Chester County
Officials said flames started in the warehouse and then spread to nearby stores and apartments.
1 year ago
Escaped Pa. prisoner had plans to carjack driver and head to Canada as manhunt intensified
Danelo Cavalcante told investigators he knew authorities were on to him and needed to make his ultimate getaway.
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The timeline of the hunt for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante
Here's a look at major developments in the massive manhunt.
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Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid
The U.N. migration agency says that more than 30,000 people have been left homeless by the destruction.
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Police captured Danelo Cavalcante in South Coventry Twp. early Wednesday. He suffered minor bite injuries from the police K9 who located him.
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Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think
Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.
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Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 1,300 people
Morocco’s Interior Ministry said Saturday afternoon that at least 1,305 people had died, and another 1,832 people were injured.
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Danelo Cavalcante escape: Murder convict spotted twice on Friday within search area, police say
Danelo Cavalcante has been missing since he broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31.
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Chester County Prison escapee seen on another trail cam at Longwood Gardens: Sources
On Thursday night, Longwood Gardens closed early and evacuated amid a massive law enforcement response.
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Hurricane Lee is rapidly intensifying, and it’s forecast to be a Category 5 storm
The hurricane isn't currently threatening anyone on land. That's a relief: Lee's maximum sustained winds are now predicted to top 160 mph by this weekend.
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Escaped Chester County prisoner possibly spotted again near Longwood Gardens
Law enforcement officials said Danelo Cavalcante was seen near Longwood Gardens, but he continues to evade arrest.
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Police release footage of Chester County prison escapee’s acrobatic breakout
A Chester County prison guard, who was in the tower at the time, has been placed on administrative leave.
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