Public Safety
After anti-violence protest, Philadelphia students get meeting with Sen. Casey
Senator Casey met with students from the group “Enough is Enough,” who say they want to see the change start in Washington on the gun violence issue.
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PECO says no evidence shows the utility’s gas lines are the cause, while experts say it looks like some form of gas is the culprit.
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What we know about the deadly mass shooting on South Street
At least 14 people were reported injured, and three killed.
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3 dead, 11 injured after shooting on South Street in Philadelphia
Multiple shooters were seen firing into a crowd, Philadelphia police say.
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Turn in a gun, get $100 at Eagles’ gun buyback
The Eagles are teaming up with Philadelphia police for a no-questions-asked gun buyback in an effort to reduce gun violence.
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Philly bike advocates press mayor to move ahead with narrowing Washington Ave.
Bike and pedestrian safety advocates and a state senator urge the city to move ahead with or without buy-in from Councilmember Johnson.
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Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section
The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.
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Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council
The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.
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Listen 1:37President Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
Biden is trying to drive up pressure on Congress to pass stricter laws, though such efforts failed in the wake of past violence.
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Inspectors deem more homes uninhabitable after Pottstown, Pa. explosion
PECO says the homes that exploded were not served by their natural gas.
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As senators seek common ground on guns, ‘red flag’ laws become a focus
Early negotiations have found bipartisan support for incentivizing states to pass laws that let authorities seize guns from those found to be a danger to themselves or others.
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Philly schools change ‘lockdown’ language to reduce confusion amid emergencies
The new language is meant to help staff and students more clearly understand the type of situation they’re facing.
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Montco NRA to host a fundraising event less than a mile away from a school
The sold-out event celebrates 30 years since the founding of the NRA’s fundraising arm.
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4 killed in shooting at Tulsa medical building; shooter dead
Tulsa police Capt. Richard Meulenberg said Wednesday the shooter also was dead and that multiple people were wounded.
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Pennsylvania’s highest court could give cities the go-ahead to craft their own gun laws
Three distinct suits are being appealed to the state’s highest court, all arguing that cities and municipalities in Pennsylvania should be allowed to pass their own gun laws.
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