Public Safety
Speed cameras, cellphone bans: Do they make driving safer?
Gov. Shapiro just signed a new law cracking down on distracted driving. And Mayor Parker wants more speed cameras to slow Philly drivers. But would it really help save lives?
Air Date: June 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:51They’re big. They’re colorful. But Joro spiders aren’t nightmare fodder
Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the U.S.
1 week ago
Coatesville signs 3-year agreement with firefighter union
The new contract between the city and Coatesville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3790 establishes wage increases and better recruitment efforts.
2 weeks ago
Listen :53Wildwood and Ocean City experienced a rough weekend after incidents caused panic and disrupted an otherwise picture-perfect start to tourism season.
2 weeks ago
Remembering the I-95 bridge collapse, and all the memes
As permanent repairs to the roadway wrap up, we stroll down memory lane.
3 weeks ago
Wildwood mayor issues statement on civil unrest that led to state of emergency
Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. expressed full support for the City of Wildwood Police Department's efforts in protecting this community from the "nuisance crowds."
3 weeks ago
Prepare for an ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season on the East Coast, forecasters say
NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.
3 weeks ago
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester
DA Stollsteimer described the incident as a “workplace shooting” where an employee “took out his anger.”
3 weeks ago
What to do about ATVs in the city
Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.
Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:49Late night curfew for businesses could expand outside of Kensington to other areas of Philly
The curfews would limit hours at what council members say are often nuisance businesses that disrupt their neighbors.
4 weeks ago
Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza
Despite lowering its tally of those killed in the past seven months, the United Nations says the Gaza Health Ministry's death toll of more than 35,000 people is reliable.
4 weeks ago
Making Philly streets safer shouldn’t be such an enormous chore, planners say
‘Right-of-way’ advocates call for quick permitting of street-narrowing and public benches
1 month ago
Crackdown on Kensington, Bird flu outbreak, Eurovision Song Contest
The avian flu has spread to birds, foxes, sea lions, dairy cows, and a farmworker has been infected. All this is raising concerns about a potential pandemic.
Air Date: May 8, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:50The FRA officially deemed the cause of the 2023 CSX train derailment to be a sinkhole. The agency decided not to conduct an in-depth investigation.
1 month ago
Uber rider verification rolls out in Philadelphia, 11 other cities, to increase security for all
You could see a blue verification checkmark on your Uber account as of Thursday. Riders will be "verified" to make sure they are who they claim to be.
2 months ago