Public Safety

It appears to be the latest in a string of fires linked to lithium ion batteries in the city. The blaze was reported early Tuesday in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan.

The child's bike and a fishing pole were nearby when officers arrived, but police say the boy was nowhere to be found.

The DA’s report shows Black and brown Philadelphians are much more likely to be stopped by police and charged.

The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.

The proposal seeks to ban wearing ski masks — or other full face coverings — in schools, city facilities, or on any mode of public transportation.

Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will issue a disaster declaration Monday to draw on federal funds to aid in reconstruction efforts.

PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.

As crews and investigators begin to assess the damage, here is what residents and visitors need to know.

A section of I-95 will likely remain closed for several days after a tanker truck fire caused an overpass to collapse — commuters are encouraged to find alternate routes.

Rain is expected to start on Sunday evening, potentially helping to put out wildfires in Canada's Alberta and Quebec provinces.

The wildfire in Browns Mills stretches over 850 acres, and the Evesham Township fire has spread to 600 acres.

New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.

The agency launched the dedicated unit last month as part of a broader focus on public safety violations.

A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.

Be careful when discarding cigarette butts, keep vehicles off of dry grass, and consider skipping the campfire.