
Public Safety
Central Bucks School District child abuse investigation: What you need to know
Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.
2 months ago
Built in the 1990s, Philadelphia’s Kings Highway Apartments comprises 27 buildings along Frankford Avenue. Odin Properties bought and renovated them last year.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08SEPTA’s Scott Sauer addresses $213M deficit, service cuts
SEPTA says drastic cuts to services are coming soon without new revenue. 50 bus routes and 5 regional rail lines eliminated, fare hikes of 20% and 9 PM curfews on some lines.
Air Date: April 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:132 years later, city says Washington Avenue redo is working
The city reports more people are walking and biking along the route, but says it’s too soon to know whether the project has reduced crashes.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on
Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.
2 months ago
Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders
Philadelphia is among major cities that have seen fewer crashes thanks to road diets. Now President Donald Trump's administration is heading in another direction.
2 months ago
4 injured after being struck by car in South Philadelphia
According to police, the driver of a 2004 silver Toyota experienced a medical emergency while driving in the area.
2 months ago
Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor’s residence
The Democratic governor on Thursday recounted the events after his family served a catered meal to firefighters to thank them for responding to the emergency.
3 months ago
EMR agrees to pay City of Camden $6.7M following four-alarm blaze in its scrap yard
The operator of the South Camden metal recycling complex agreed to change operations and reduce footprint, but residents are skeptical.
3 months ago
Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.
3 months ago
Bucks County Community College to launch railroad safety training program in 2026
The 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, motivated college administrators to establish the program.
3 months ago
Listen 0:56‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding
Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03A look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls
A private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend. It's the latest aviation mishap this year, following crashes in New York City, Philadelphia, D.C. and more.
3 months ago
Swarthmore College alumni killed in upstate New York plane crash
Six people died in the crash Saturday, including the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. A preliminary report will be ready within 30 days.
3 months ago