Fire Safety

SEPTA fire inspections

SEPTA granted two more weeks to finish its inspection of old Regional Rail cars after electrical fires

A lantern at the Fireman's Hall Museum is a relic from when being a firefighter was even more dangerous

Fireman's Hall Museum

Sirens to blare in Philly on Thursday night as part of citywide fire drill

Philly Fire Drill

Nearly one year after deadly Fairmount fire, U.S. to mandate better smoke alarms in public housing

In wake of deadly Fairmount fire, federal bill would mandate better smoke alarms in public housing

PPA launches design competition for 'out-of-the-box' bike racks to prevent illegal parking in the city

Bike Rack Competition

Philadelphia Fire Department to hold ‘citywide fire drill’

Survival guide: Here's what to do when disaster strikes

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How to survive: Rowhouse or high-rise fire

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Property owner: L&I 'overreacted' in shutting down building after weed raid

4256 Worth Street

Ask Hickey: At least the Philly Zoo didn't name the baby gorilla 'Mummers'

PhillyVoice's 'This Week in Philly' Quizzo round (June 18-24)

Quizzo June 24

Philadelphia Hoarding Task Force aims to protect clients, save lives

fishtown hoarder apartment

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