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New Jersey declares State of Emergency as storm moves up the coast

The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

6 months ago

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Urban Planning

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

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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

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Billy Penn

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 Lee Smith
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‘Me dan ganas de vomitar’: Exlíder de escuela religiosa en Delaware que compartió videos de abuso infantil logra que le retiren 24 de 25 cargos

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

train car on fire
Community
6abc

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The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."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

Jeffery Young Jr. looks on
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Billy Penn

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

A sign at the entrance to the base
Community

Federal employee caused shooter hoax at New Jersey’s Joint Base MDL to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say

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

University of Delaware campus
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‘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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Joint Base MDL lockdown lifted in New Jersey

Base officials said a report of an active shooter prompted the tri-service joint base to undergo emergency protocols.

6 months ago

Construction vehicles are seen at the former SPS Technologies plant in Jenkintown
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SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington. Construction to begin in 2026

The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.

7 months ago

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Billy Penn

2 dead, several injured in 3 incidents involving SEPTA rail, trolley operations

Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.

7 months ago

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WITF

Pa. House Dems advance firearm reforms in wake of recent acts of gun violence

Democrats’ one-vote House majority could derail the bills before they could be sent to the Senate, given the voting record of one comparatively conservative Democrat.

7 months ago

An overturned tanker truck on Route 1 Bypass in Upper Province Township
Community
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Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil

A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.

7 months ago

Police activity near Stockton University
Education
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Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody

Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.

7 months ago

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