Public Safety
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.
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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.
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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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As officials prepare to clean up an illegal dump site in Camden’s Bergen Square neighborhood, concerns about the health of residents are raised.
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First responders deploy from Philadelphia to aid victims of Hurricane Ian
The convoy will travel more than 600 miles from Philly to Columbia, South Carolina, where they will receive further orders on where to provide aid.
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Five shooters launched targeted attack at Roxborough High, police say
A day after the shooting following a football scrimmage at Roxborough High, some students say they don’t want to go to class as police search for shooters.
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Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm.
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Massive junkyard fire sends black plume of smoke into Philadelphia sky
A massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section was sending a black plume of smoke into the sky on Tuesday evening.
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Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.
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14-year-old killed, four students injured in shooting near Roxborough High School
According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.
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Listen 1:18Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for winds, floods
Ian was expected to get even stronger over the warm Gulf of Mexico, reaching top winds of 130 mph (209 kph) approaching the southwest coast of Florida.
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Police: Philly Wawa reports thousands in damages after being ransacked by roughly 100 juveniles
During a news conference Monday, police said they are reviewing surveillance video to determine who was involved.
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Officers to face trial in girl’s death after Pa. high school football game
Three former police officers charged with killing a young girl when they fired 25 shots at a car will face trial on manslaughter charges.
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Ian strengthens into a hurricane, heads toward Cuba, Florida
Residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on a path toward the state.
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