Public Safety
2 people shot, wounded on Broad Street Line subway in South Philadelphia
Officials say a suspect was apprehended and a gun was recovered.
1 year ago
7 victims killed in West Reading chocolate factory explosion identified
Autopsies preliminarily revealed that all seven died of blast injuries. The following victims have been identified by the Berks County Coroner's Office.
1 year ago
74 people have been killed or injured by guns at American schools this year
In 2023, the K-12 database has recorded 89 gun-related incidents at a school so far, nearly one for every day this year.
1 year ago
A short history of (the many) recent environmental mishaps along the Delaware River
Events like the Bucks County chemical spill are relatively frequent, as notable spikes amid the regular churn of water pollution.
1 year ago
PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.
1 year ago
40 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near U.S. border
Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, according to the Mexican president.
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Fights lead to new bathroom rules at Pennsbury High School in Bucks County
Only four students are now allowed in a restroom at one time, and the bathrooms are monitored. Students say many bathrooms are locked.
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15-year-old fatally shot while walking to school in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section
The student was walking to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter, police said.
1 year ago
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline.
1 year ago
Will a Brita filter remove the chemicals threatening Philly water? Officially, no
Home pitchers aren’t designed to remove these materials — but that doesn’t mean they don’t.
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As Philadelphia passes 100 homicide mark, DA Krasner urges parents to lock up their guns
Philadelphia has seen fewer homicides than this time last year, but Krasner more can be done in order to stem the tide of violence.
1 year ago
Flags ordered to half-staff to honor 7 dead in West Reading factory blast
The announcement Monday came the morning after the remaining bodies were found at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading.
1 year ago
Bottled water frenzy: Scenes from Philly stores after the city’s warning about drinking from the tap
Sunday afternoon brought a mad rush for H2O.
1 year ago
All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims recovered
“Please understand this is a devastating loss," said Mayor Samantha Kaag. "But we are truly grateful to bring closure to the families involved in the upcoming days."
1 year ago
Child shootings doubled in Philly during the pandemic. Black children bore the brunt
A national study found that gun assaults in four cities doubled across all racial groups during the pandemic, but spiked more severely for Black children.
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