Public Safety
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2 teens shot near memorial site for fallen Temple officer in North Philadelphia
Police said two teens, ages 13 and 17, were injured in the double shooting.
3 years ago
EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment
The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water.
3 years ago
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Protest held after off-duty FBI special agent shoots dog in Center City Philadelphia
"Initial information is that the agent shot & wounded an aggressive dog," the FBI said.
3 years ago
NPR
The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks
Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants.
3 years ago
Philly leaders, advocates look to expand support services in the aftermath of gun violence
About a dozen advocates met with city officials earlier this month to ask for more accessible, more coordinated services for people who lose someone to gun violence.
3 years ago
‘Culmination of chaos’: Temple students react to death of slain police officer
The shooting death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald has renewed student concerns around campus safety.
3 years ago
NPR
A new earthquake hits Turkey, as teams still respond to earlier catastrophic quake
At least three people were killed and more than 200 injured when a a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, followed by a magnitude 5.8 quake, shook southeastern Turkey on Monday.
3 years ago
Fundraiser for family of slain Temple police officer surges past $225k in less than a day
Christopher Fitzgerald leaves behind a wife and four children. A vigil to honor his memory is set for Tuesday on the university’s North Philly campus.
3 years ago
NPR
Michigan State is set to resume classes following last week’s mass shooting
Students are expected to return to class on Monday, one week after a gunman shot and killed three people, and injured five others, on campus.
3 years ago
Blinken tours Turkey’s earthquake zone, pledges $100M in aid
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has taken a helicopter tour of one of the provinces worst-affected by the Feb. 6 earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
What we know about the Temple police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia
The incident is thought to be the first time one of the university’s law enforcement officers has been killed in the line of duty.
3 years ago
NPR
Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself
The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. Here are the things people can do to better protect themselves.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in
The main focus of the evening was the police department and what law enforcement agencies could do to reduce crime.
3 years ago
YEAH Philly creates space for joy and healing in the midst of Philly’s gun violence epidemic
YEAH Philly was formed to provide a space for Black youth to engage and implement teen-led interventions to address community violence.
3 years ago
New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director
Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.
3 years ago