Public Safety
Ever wondered if the soil in your Philly yard has lead in it? Now’s your chance to find out
Got questions about keeping your kids safe from lead? This event in West Philly Saturday will have all the answers — and free smoothies!
1 year ago
SEPTA will partner with local college students to offer social services to people experiencing homelessness using the transit system as a shelter.
1 year ago
Lead detected in water from 22 Delaware schools
The building once known as Wallace Wallin School had the most violations at 17.
1 year ago
Police search for people of interest in deadly shooting near Roxborough HS
Prosecutors charged a 16-year-old suspect with murder, attempted murder. Investigators also revealed they have identified seven other people in connection to the shooting.
1 year ago
Philadelphia judge blocks mayor’s ban on guns at Parks and Rec facilities
Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.
1 year ago
Heavy rain brings flooding, road closures to Jersey Shore
The heavy rains are washing out streets and causing bay flooding in New Jersey in addition to some beach erosion.
1 year ago
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe.
1 year ago
Dozens dead from Ian, one of strongest, costliest U.S. storms
Rescuers continue to search for survivors in flooded homes in Florida after Hurricane Ian's passage earlier this week.
1 year ago
Three people arrested after they took a toy gun to Ridley High School
The incident happened the day after the shooting at Roxborough High School.
1 year ago
Remnants of Ian to bring rain, wind to Philly region
The greatest impacts will be along the Delaware and New Jersey coasts, but a local meteorologist sees the event as “low concern.”
1 year ago
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida
A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina’s coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods.
1 year ago
Hundreds gather in Roxborough for vigil following deadly shooting
During the vigil, donations were made to the family of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed outside of Roxborough High School.
1 year ago
Listen 1:09New Jersey Senate President signals concealed carry reform is on the way
Thursday, Senate President Nick Scutari said his caucus is considering changes to concealed carry in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision.
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“People are tired. People are scared. People are moving out of the city,” said a longtime Philly teacher at a roundtable convened by Allan Domb.
1 year ago
Many trapped in Florida as Ian heads toward South Carolina
One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. drenched the Florida peninsula, with catastrophic flooding.
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