Public Safety
Purported hacker behind Penn’s fraudulent email claims to have grabbed donor data in attack
A cybersecurity site heard from someone claiming to be the hacker over the weekend. The university has alerted the FBI.
5 months ago
How Philadelphians can support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Donation sites have been popping up across Philadelphia. Batteries, flashlights and tarps are among the items needed most.
5 months ago
Listen 1:09More time? SEPTA asks for extension of federal deadline to inspect aging Silverliner railcars
Less than half of SEPTA’s 50-year-old fleet of Silverliner cars have been inspected. And out of 108 inspected cars, only 35 have returned to service.
5 months ago
For some wheelchair users, navigating Grays Ferry is a scene out of ‘Mad Max’
Illegally parked cars and crumbling sidewalks make for dangerous conditions for Philadelphians with limited mobility.
5 months ago
Jersey Shore braces for potentially highest water levels in decade as nor’easter delivers final blow
People across the Philadelphia area are dealing with wet and windy conditions from the coastal storm.
5 months ago
The Philadelphia region faces hurricanes, floods and house fires. Here’s how to pack a go-bag
Packing a go-bag ahead of time can help your family during an evacuation.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13New Jersey declares State of Emergency as storm moves up the coast
The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.
5 months ago
SEPTA inspections cause major delays for Regional Rail users
The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.
6 months ago
More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park
Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.
6 months ago
After 5 Regional Rail fires, federal agency orders new round of SEPTA crew trainings
SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.
6 months ago
Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.
6 months ago
NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars
The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."
6 months ago
Councilmember holds City Hall bike lane bill, alarming cycling advocates
Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”
6 months ago
Prosecutors say the employee felt ostracized by her colleagues and hoped that going through an active shooter situation together would allow them to "trauma bond."
6 months ago
‘Unfounded’ bomb threats at multiple Delaware universities result in evacuations, cancellations
The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.
6 months ago
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