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Philly DA Larry Kranser
Community

Homicides in Philadelphia drop to lowest level in 60 years

DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.

6 months ago

a crashed helicopter
Community

2 New Jersey pilots killed in a helicopter collision frequented a cafe together near the crash site

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter near Hammonton Municipal Airport.

7 months ago

A headshot of Delaware State Police Cpl. Grade One Matthew ''Ty'' Snook
Community

Police identify suspect in Delaware trooper killing at Wilmington-area DMV

Police say the 44-year-old suspect entered the DMV as a customer Tuesday afternoon before shooting a state trooper who was working inside.

7 months ago

A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
Weather

Snow, sleet and ice will hit the Philly region Friday. Here’s what to know

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday. New Jersey, meanwhile, has declared a State of Emergency in all 21 counties.

7 months ago

An explosion and fire reportedly broke out Tuesday at a nursing home in Bucks County
Community

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak.

7 months ago

Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery failed to immediately report accurate butane emissions

The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.

7 months ago

Listen 1:06
a skyline view of Philly with snow
Weather

After first major snow of the season, Philly hunkers down for dangerously cold and icy conditions

While the snow has passed, high winds and below-freezing temps will create potentially dangerous conditions the next few days.

7 months ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Weather

New Jersey under state of emergency Friday due to propane shortage

The shortage was caused by a power outage at a propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.

7 months ago

The Market-Frankford Line in Kensington
Health

Enforcement of new restrictions on Kensington mobile health providers to begin this week

New regulations on mobile units that provide medical care, food, water and harm reduction supplies in District 7 include limits on where and when they can operate.

7 months ago

Listen 1:06
SEPTA regional rail train leaving Philadelphia's 30th Street station
Urban Planning

Still struggling to overcome Silverliner issues, SEPTA will miss latest deadline

The transit agency has used up all available supplies in North America of a key component in repairing its aging fleet of railcars.

7 months ago

Listen 1:15
A group of Philadelphia police officers gather in a parking lot behind caution tape
Studio 2
Courts & Law

How Philly turned the tide on homicides

Philadelphia police are closing homicide cases at a rate the city hasn’t seen in decades. We talk with the deputy commissioner and a criminal justice reporter.

Air Date: December 1, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
a Christmas tabletop display
Community

Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

7 months ago

Firefighters and emergency personnel are gathered outside of a home in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Man found dead after flames tear through Strawberry Mansion home

The blaze broke out around 4:45 p.m. near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

8 months ago

Scammers and fraudsters have found numerous ways to convince us they're real. So, how do you make sure not to fall victim to scams?
Studio 2
Money

Inside the $16B scam industry

Fake water bills and phantom UPS deliveries are nearly unavoidable. And now with AI, scams are just getting more sophisticated. How do we avoid becoming a victim?

Air Date: November 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:27
File: A gardener uses a leaf blower to clear leaves at a home in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The great leaf blower debate

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

Air Date: November 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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