Public Safety
A go bag is an essential tool during natural disasters. Here’s how to build your own
Natural disasters can happen anywhere with little to no notice. FEMA and the Red Cross say everybody should have an emergency go bag prepared.
1 year ago
What’s Philadelphia doing on gun violence prevention? New guide provides updates and lays out assets
City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.
1 year ago
Bucks County resident facing murder charge for hit-and-run following alleged street race
Joseph Vannauker of Levittown faces multiple charges after hitting and killing a man while going up to 70 mph during an alleged street race.
1 year ago
Families of 2 Chester children file lawsuit against Amtrak after fatal crash
Police say 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ahyir Womak were both killed in the incident.
1 year ago
High tide flooding ‘growing in leaps and bounds’ in Mid-Atlantic, NOAA says
NOAA predicts the Mid-Atlantic could see nine to 14 days of high tide flooding this year — roughly three times as many days as the region saw in 2000.
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Wildfire near Atco Dragway spreads to 1,500 acres, is 75% contained: N.J. Forest Fire Service
This is the thirteenth wildfire to break out in New Jersey this season, officials say.
1 year ago
Dismantling of Wilmington’s NorthPak gang continues with two more members convicted of murder
Two years ago, prosecutors announced charges against 15 alleged members. To date, 13 have been convicted of gang-related crimes.
1 year ago
Port Richmond neighbors raise $20,000 for residents impacted by New Year’s Day gas explosion
Many are still struggling with repairs and others have reported break-ins. Civic association leaders say the city has provided little coordinated response.
1 year ago
3 people injured, including 17-year-old, in North Philly shooting
Police said dozens of juveniles were seen fleeing the scene as they arrived.
1 year ago
17-year-old killed after shooting erupts at unsanctioned car meet in Delaware
After the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the unknown suspects fled the scene.
1 year ago
Suspects sought in smash and grab at Philadelphia Mills Mall
Police scrambled to evacuate the mall after getting the call around 7:20 p.m. Saturday.
1 year ago
Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall along Mexico’s Baja coast, carrying deluge to California
It's no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening.”
1 year ago
Police investigating after 40 shots fired in Millville, New Jersey
40 shots were fired, hitting one person multiple times, and pelting a car and a home.
1 year ago
7 people shot, 1 fatally, after gunfire erupts at a block party in Philadelphia’s Parkside section
A mass shooting occurred during a block party in the Parkside section of Philadelphia, early Saturday morning.
1 year ago
Underground mines are unlikely to blame for a deadly house explosion in Pennsylvania, state says
The state is looking for potential sources of combustible natural gas such as landfills, sewer lines, wells, pipelines and coal mines.
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