Public Safety

Two police officers and a suspect were shot after an hours-long standoff in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.

Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality.

Margera’s brother, Jesse Margera, told police that Bam Margera assaulted him. Margera's lawyer says the “wild rumors” are “absolutely false.”

The Hyundai was stolen last week in Northeast Philadelphia and fits the description of a car used in multiple robberies.

Philly’s newly elected mayor will need to address the gun violence crisis. Can strategies piloted in other cities serve as a guide?

The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.

Officials say the Taliban have killed the Islamic State group militant who spearheaded the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

81% of union faculty members endorsed the "no confidence" vote against the university provost and trustee chair amid concerns over campus safety and labor disputes.

U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan on Sunday.

Some 140 firefighters battled the four-alarm blaze before it was placed under control around 11:20 a.m.

Design firm Tiny WPA is working on the project, which was partially inspired by the city’s new streetery requirements.

Residents and community health care workers are expressing concern about proposals around law enforcement arresting individuals using illicit drugs out in the open.

On average the data shows at least four people have died in mass killings once every six and 1/2 days this year. The numbers exclude perpetrator deaths.

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has been appearing in an increasing number of street drug samples and opioid overdose deaths in Philadelphia and across the U.S.

Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenager was shot outside a recreation center on Wednesday afternoon.