Public Safety

Homicides in Philadelphia, and across the country, have decreased since 2022. We'll talk with PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw about what's working, and what's falling short.

“Whether you're in Rehoboth Beach or Cape May… you need to have a plan,” said FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney.

Videos showed plumes of smoke billowing into the sky while the fire was active.

Crews worked though Saturday night and all day Sunday to remove the downed poles and replace them with new ones.

Heavy smoke was showing from the middle of a row of storefront buildings, firefighters say.

The District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, and the D.C. Council have, at times, been at odds about crime legislation.

Alvin Wyatt, 35, of Atlantic City, had argued that he acted in self defense when he opened fire at Pleasantville High School on Nov. 15, 2019.

Officials said the trolley derailed, struck an SUV, injuring the two people inside, and then slammed into the historic home.

In the wake of tragedy, Upper Makefield community members have found comfort in messages and updates on the police department’s Facebook page.

Airport officials say raccoons visit the airport on occasion as it's surrounded by fields.

This new curfew comes after teens have been causing trouble in Wildwood.

The transit authority says it’s just “unfortunate coincidence” and not a systemic problem.

Officials will spend Wednesday assessing damage in Chester County after powerful storms rolled through Tuesday evening.

The owner of one boardwalk souvenir shop says teens often come in after 11 p.m., breaking and stealing things.

Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.