Public Safety
Hurricane season may be off to a slow start, but experts say major storms are ahead in the region
One year after remnants of Ida brought devastating floods to the region, no major tropical storms have hit the Delaware Valley. But experts still expect a busy season.
2 years ago
Missing 13-year-old girl found safe in NYC after abduction in Reading, Pa.; suspect in custody
A male suspect, identified by police as 47-year-old Dwayne Taylor, was taken into custody in Brooklyn.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Violence Prevention Hotline now fully staffed
Philadelphia’s 211 system is now fully staffed. Plans are underway to ensure security is a top priority at the Made in America Event over Labor Day weekend.
2 years ago
How Philly handles emergencies at major events, and how attendees can get live updates
The city made big strides after Pope Francis came to visit in 2015.
2 years ago
After school programs seek to improve academic outcomes for kids in Philadelphia
The city is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia and public safety partners to enhance after school programs.
2 years ago
Philly gun violence leads to trying times for Parks & Rec Department
Kathryn Ott Lovell spoke with WHYY about park safety concerns at this month’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled 33rd and Wallace Playground.
2 years ago
Listen 5:54The business of volunteer fire companies has become harder to sustain. Can collaboration help?
Five volunteer fire companies are participating in a state study to determine how better collaboration among them might alleviate some cost and staffing challenges.
2 years ago
Philly artists and advocates weigh the impact of drill music — minus the violence
Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop, has come under fire for graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Some Philadelphia rappers want to make a difference.
2 years ago
Listen 5:025 taken to hospital after roller coaster incident at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Twp., NJ
Six Flags reported witnesses hearing a loud bang and seeing jolting from the El Toro roller coaster as it was in operation.
2 years ago
Woman pulls gun during argument in King of Prussia Mall food court: Police
Officials said the woman pulled the gun after an argument near the Five Guys. The gun never went off.
2 years ago
A New Jersey city achieved 0 traffic deaths in 4 years with quick, high impact ideas
Traffic fatalities are on the rise. Yet in some parts of the country, efforts born from both tragedy and political will have seen the numbers move in a different direction.
2 years ago
Community members gather in South Philly for discussion on policing, stop and frisk debate
Some community members say they understand why City leaders are calling for the return of stop-and-frisk measures, but worry policy could backfire.
2 years ago
Uvalde school police chief fired 3 months after botched response to school shooting
Families of the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary had been demanding Arredondo be fired since details became clear of the law enforcement failures that day.
2 years ago
Residents and business owners both say they wish officers were more engaged. They disagree on how.
2 years ago
Philly officials want your ideas on gun violence solutions. Sessions begin this week
Philadelphia is bringing back “listening sessions” to gain community feedback on the gun violence crisis, extending a series held in the spring.
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