Public Safety
No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says
The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.
3 years ago
CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole
No hazardous materials were found in the box cars.
3 years ago
Air Traffic Controllers on Edge, Future of Pharmacies, Unhoused Youth
Throngs of holiday travelers at airports across the country put heavy stress on an already strained aviation system. We hear about an investigation into airport safety.
Air Date: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01For years, the FBI quietly stopped tracking anti-Arab violence and hate crimes
When the FBI developed its program to collect hate crime data, it included a category for anti-Arab incidents. But this code was dropped, masking the scale of the problem.
3 years ago
A ‘living nightmare’: After Vermont shooting, Haverford student speaks to fear among Palestinians
Last weekend, three young students of Palestinian descent were shot near the University of Vermont. Their trauma is felt across the Philly region.
3 years ago
Listen 1:11Philly City Council approves ski mask ban despite pleas from advocates
The goal of the ban is to cut down on violent crime committed by those wearing masks to conceal their identities.
3 years ago
‘If you have a face, you have a place in the conversation about AI,’ expert says
Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators.
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SEPTA police shoot man who allegedly stabbed 3 people, including security guard
According to SEPTA police, the suspect was attempting to stab people on the northbound platform at the Walnut-Locust Station.
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“In this charged moment, no one can look at this incident and not suspect that it may have been a hate-motivated crime," said Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger.
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More than 200 religious leaders from across the Garden State gathered for a meeting on security threats.
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Police say some 70 bullets fired in North Philly shooting that left 2 dead, 5 wounded
Police identified the victims as Roger Marquez and Leon Pierre.
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Honda recalls nearly 250,000 cars, SUVs and pickup trucks
The automaker said a manufacturing defect has the potential to cause affected cars to improperly run, stall or stop while driving.
3 years ago
American Lung Association calls for increased radon testing in Pennsylvania
Though testing, screening, and treating lung cancer has improved in Pennsylvania, some residents are at risk of radon exposure, according to a report.
3 years ago
Listen 1:05Officials investigate cause of Atlantic City Boardwalk fire that damaged facade of Resorts casino
Fire Chief Scott Evans said Thursday a cause of the fire had not yet been determined.
3 years ago
Philly police go high tech on reporting nuisance businesses
The goal of the effort is to streamline the reporting of nuisance complaints in Philadelphia.
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