
Public Safety
Photo essay: The Teen Safe Space opens in North Philly
Community rejoices at the opening of a teen haven, offering tutoring, creative outlets, and a chill space.
3 years ago
The U.S. warns that Russia has a ‘kill list’ of Ukrainians to be detained or killed
If Russia invades, "there will be an even greater form of brutality" as it "will not simply be some conventional war between two armies," per Biden national security advisor.
3 years ago
The city’s Law Department is weighing its options on speeding up repairs, but a City Council member wants action sooner.
3 years ago
Stop using these baby formulas, the FDA says, after 4 infants are hospitalized
Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled some powdered formulas sold under the Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands.
3 years ago
‘The trust is gone’: Fallout in Darby Twp. after some firefighters’ racist remarks go public
Some say the tension has been there all along in the town, which is physically and largely racially divided. The recorded comments are proof, they say.
3 years ago
Listen 4:16Scrapping the original city plan for Washington Ave. compromises safety
Philadelphia planners have reversed course on a plan for traffic flow on Washington Ave, and it’s going to compromise the safety of neighbors.
3 years ago
U.S. could see a century’s worth of sea rise in just 30 years
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
3 years ago
Some Kingsessing residents are looking for the city’s help to recover after their homes were flooded last week in a massive water main break.
3 years ago
Conspiracy theorists fueled bump in extremist killings in 2021, ADL reports
The ADL’s report says white supremacists, antigovernment sovereign citizens and other adherents of long-standing movements were responsible for most of the deadly attacks.
3 years ago
Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington
The families and a survivor of the shooting sued Remington in 2015, saying the company should have never sold such a dangerous weapon to the public.
3 years ago
Michael Younger admitted in federal court that he sold the drug that is often mixed with heroin and other drugs — and is far more potent and deadly.
3 years ago
Harris in N.J. points to Newark as model for lead replacement
Harris' visit marks the start of what she said was a “road show” to promote the $1 trillion infrastructure legislation President Joe Biden signed into law in November.
3 years ago
Philadelphia airport sees surge in passengers bringing guns to TSA checkpoints
It’s never OK to bring a gun on a plane in your carry-on. But the Philly airport saw a record number of passengers try to do so last year.
3 years ago
1 in 5 Patriot Front applicants say they have ties to the military
The group, which is a rebrand of a group that attended the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va., has created an image of Americana bolstered by racism.
3 years ago
An unexpected item is blocking cities’ climate change prep: Obsolete rainfall records
Cities are experiencing heavier storms and flooding as the climate warms. But with outdated rainfall records, many are building infrastructure for the climate of the past.
3 years ago