
Public Safety
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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks ago
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say
After he was taken into custody, Cody Balmer told police that he would have beaten Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he had found him.
4 weeks ago
What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence
A security assessment is underway and fundraising is in the works to help cover the cost of the damage. Shapiro says President Donald Trump called him to see how he was doing.
4 weeks ago
Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home
Authorities said Friday that the cause of the fire in Millville doesn't appear to be suspicious. The blaze burned six homes and took several hours to bring under control.
1 month ago
Studio 2 Extra: Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo
You've seen him - the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.
Air Date: April 11, 2025 11:30 am
Listen 12:15NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists
Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and the dead — including three children — had been recovered and removed from the water.
1 month ago
Girl is killed and her sister is missing after a fire destroys several Millville, New Jersey homes
The fire's heat was so intense that it melted part of a fire truck and a parked car.
1 month ago
Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire
EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.
1 month ago
Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history
The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07N.J. lawmakers want to stop pop-up parties and disruptive flash mobs down the shore
New Jersey passed a bill to toughen penalties for inciting brawls at public gatherings. It’s part of an effort to stop chaotic shore pop-up parties.
1 month ago
Listen 1:22Upper Makefield residents sue Energy Transfer, Sunoco Pipeline L.P. over pipeline leak
Plaintiffs’ demands include shutting down operation of the pipeline while investigation into the leak is ongoing.
2 months ago
Listen 0:52Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
Sales of the homemade firearms grew exponentially after kits that let people easily build them at home came on the market, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion.
2 months ago