Public Safety

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.

Experts say the first thing is to stay calm.

About 100 officials, as well as drones and cadaver dogs, have been combing the area near the creek that drains into the Delaware River.

The three South Jersey towns saw auto thefts trending upward even before the pandemic began.

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.

“These people did not drive into high water,” said Fire Chief Tim Brewer. “They were caught.”

One of the derailed train cars is leaking non-hazardous white silicone pellets, township officials said.

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.

"I want Bucks County to know that we are here with you,” said Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Thunderstorms and downpours will create flash flooding problems today and some severe weather.

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.

The meeting, which focused on "transparency and accountability," also stressed the importance of collaboration to address the gun violence crisis.

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.

The city instituted the LTO to replace famously corrupt constables, but the private contractors who carry firearms have also run into problems.

Experts and lawmakers say staffing and tech issues contributed to the 911 call error related to last week’s mass shooting.