South Street police are getting an award for their response to the June shooting that injured 14 people, raising questions on the corridor

A friends group representing local civic associations wants to show appreciation for the officers who patrol the strip.

Bus driver’s harrowing experience shows SEPTA struggles to track how often riders sexually harass or assault employees

Overall “incidents of disrespect” against transit workers appear to be dropping, and the agency is working to find solutions.

Deadly Fairmount Fire

Bill inspired by deadly Fairmount fire would mandate better smoke alarms in public housing nationwide

The legislation provides funding for education, but not directly to help landlords install new detectors — and PHA says cost is a big issue.

Broke in Philly

Mayor Kenney’s budget earmarks about $500 per Philly resident for violence prevention

Some of it is an increase in police funding, which has jumped $26 per person during his tenure. But there are also programs tucked into the Managing Director’s Office.

Broke in Philly

Philly’s plan to treat gun violence as a public health crisis is getting an update with ideas from the community

A listening tour has surfaced new suggestions — but some of them are already in the works.

Philly becomes the first big U.S. city with a law banning minor traffic stops

The Driving Equality Law was crafted after data confirmed these kinds of violations overwhelmingly affect Black drivers.

Roxburgers food cart reeling, may have to move due to issues with high school students

The owner tried to intervene in a recent fight, and got beat up for his troubles.

Broke in Philly

Philadelphians seek help with bullet damage to cars as shootings continue

Neither the city or state offers assistance, and repairs can be costly.

‘I lost everything’: Well-known community activist asks for help after North Philly house fire

Recognized for decades of anti-violence and criminal justice work, Wayne Jacobs is now scrambling for a home.

Philly schools implement new rules for lockdowns to reduce trauma

Also planned is the district's first-ever staff training dedicated to the procedure.

Philly dirt bike culture is stronger than ever, but riders have nowhere to go

Meek Mill's rise to international celebrity helped bring #bikelife into the mainstream.

Why your Philly Airbnb might be in danger of collapsing

The online rental site doesn’t check for code violations — and has no plans to start.

In one month, PA’s school threat reporting system brought in 4,900 tips — a third of which were serious enough to investigate

Philly’s opioid crisis

Drexel alum Jeanette Bowles will be the executive director of Safehouse, Philly’s (and the country’s) first supervised injection site

West Philly residents formed a transit task force because Vision Zero isn’t cutting it

Philadelphia continues to see more traffic deaths than any county in the state.

The sexual violence prevention committee, comprised of interested Greek life chapters, will create programs, trainings and events to help educate the Temple community

Election 2018

Is there only one candidate against safe injection sites in this River Wards race? Nope.

Contrary to a claim on her campaign mailer, Republican Patty-Pat Kozlowski admitted her opponent Joe Hohenstein doesn't support them either.

A 12-year-old boy has died after a SEPTA bus driver ran into him in Frankford

Philly’s opioid crisis

Here’s a thorough look at the research debate behind supervised injection sites

PSA: How to avoid purse snatchers in Philly this summer

Philly Police and urban researchers agree: warm weather season is petty theft season.