
Public Safety
Warming centers open as safe places in Philly during cold snap
Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.
4 months ago
Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
The truck explosion came hours after a driver rammed a truck into a crowd in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people.
4 months ago
What we know about the vehicle attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans
The attack unfolded on Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year’s Eve parties.
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Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
Ten people were killed in the attack early Wednesday in the French Quarter. The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night at the 70,000-seat Superdome.
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Critical care patients evacuated at Crozer-Chester Medical Center due to electrical fire
Officials say there was a small flood that caused a fire on the property.
4 months ago
More than 100 Philly rentals don’t have heat during the holidays, records show
It’s against the law to rent an apartment without heat inside Philadelphia city limits, but dozens of landlords are still doing that, city code violations show.
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This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.
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Listen 3:14Why Pennsylvania scores high for police misconduct settlement cases
A study by a North Carolina–based firm revealed Pennsylvania paid out more than $54 million in settlements over five years.
4 months ago
Listen 1:20Weekend violence in Philly leaves 4 people dead, 20 others injured
Philadelphia police said they plan to increase law enforcement’s presence outside City Hall in the wake of a triple shooting in Dilworth Park.
5 months ago
Listen 1:10CEO killing: A mirror to America’s broken healthcare system?
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Listen 46:54Deadly chocolate factory explosion caused by faulty gas fitting, safety board finds
The 2023 explosion leveled one building and heavily damaged another, causing $42 million in property damage.
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Survey: Philadelphia residents paint mixed picture of city police
The survey found that only 48 percent of city residents believe Philly police are doing a good job.
5 months ago
Listen 1:08Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Monday that dozens of reported drone sightings across the state in recent weeks don’t appear to pose a public safety concern.
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Philadelphia’s Vision Zero: Progress on highways, setback on Broad Street
The Vision Zero report aims to make the city’s roads safer and end traffic deaths.
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Listen 1:00South Jersey crossing guard dies after being struck near Burlington City High School
Police call his actions "heroic" as he prevented two students from being injured when he was struck.
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