Public Safety
Gas leaked from bad fitting at Pennsylvania chocolate factory where 7 died in blast, report says
The leak at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading was traced to a gas fitting that was installed in 1982 and was determined to have fractured.
9 months ago
What to do if you’re caught in a flash flood while driving
Experts say the first thing is to stay calm.
9 months ago
Officials to pivot to underwater search for 2 missing children after Upper Makefield flood
About 100 officials, as well as drones and cadaver dogs, have been combing the area near the creek that drains into the Delaware River.
9 months ago
Unattended running cars are driving up car thefts in 3 South Jersey cities
The three South Jersey towns saw auto thefts trending upward even before the pandemic began.
10 months ago
Climate scientists say extreme rain behind deadly Bucks County flood is becoming more frequent
The storm behind the deadly Bucks County flood dumped about a month’s worth of rain in two hours. It’s the sort of deluge scientists say climate change could make more common.
10 months ago
Victims identified in Upper Makefield flooding, as search for missing children expands
“These people did not drive into high water,” said Fire Chief Tim Brewer. “They were caught.”
10 months ago
Sinkhole may be to blame for freight train derailment in Whitemarsh Twp.
One of the derailed train cars is leaking non-hazardous white silicone pellets, township officials said.
10 months ago
Listen 5:46The next big storm could hit Coatesville. Will the flood-prone city be ready?
Modernizing the city’s aging stormwater system is crucial, but like other municipalities in Chester County, the price is high — and the stakes are even higher.
10 months ago
Listen 4:155 people killed, 2 children missing after flash floods in Upper Makefield Twp.
"I want Bucks County to know that we are here with you,” said Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro.
10 months ago
Listen 0:56Thunderstorms and downpours to create flash flooding problems
Thunderstorms and downpours will create flash flooding problems today and some severe weather.
10 months ago
A woman seriously injured in the deadly Jan. 15 car crash has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter for damages.
10 months ago
The meeting, which focused on "transparency and accountability," also stressed the importance of collaboration to address the gun violence crisis.
10 months ago
Keyonna Perkins was kidnapped, stuffed in a trunk, and executed. The bullets missed their intended target, but one struck 6-year-old Ja’Shown Banner.
10 months ago
The city instituted the LTO to replace famously corrupt constables, but the private contractors who carry firearms have also run into problems.
10 months ago
Experts and lawmakers say staffing and tech issues contributed to the 911 call error related to last week’s mass shooting.
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