Safety

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Villanova University says its campus is safe after investigating threat to academic building

SEPTA's safety issues stem from mismanagement, U.S. transportation secretary says

septa silverliner

New Philly police contract includes pay increases and a path for civilians to hold some department jobs

Police contract Parker

Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes to restore universal motorcycle helmet law

SEPTA seeks input on how to improve dangerous Erie Avenue corridor

erie ave

Pennsylvania's handheld device ban for drivers takes effect June 5

Toddler stools sold on Amazon recalled because they can collapse, causing injuries

toddler stool amazon recall

5 Philly school zones may get speed cameras to improve student safety

Speed Cameras Schools

As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?

cat bird flu

Speed cameras may be added along Route 13 in Philadelphia

Speed cameras Philly

What Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs to eat?

thanksgiving pet safety

Children's Health

Parents often move kids out of booster car seats too soon, risking their safety

Booster Car Seat

SEPTA increases police presence and ramps up safety measures for students commuting to and from school

SEPTA police school students

SEPTA ordered to correct safety issues found in Federal Transit Administration review

SEPTA Safety

Philly's new Office of Public Safety brings together several city services

Office Public Safety

Chemicals in plastic food containers have been linked to preterm births; here's how to avoid them

Phthalates preterm birth

Spruce Hill residents seek to add pedestrian plaza to slow traffic near Penn Alexander School

43rd and Spruce streets

Crosswalk murals have been shown to reduce traffic crashes, so Fishtown just added one to a busy intersection

Fishtown Crosswalk Mural

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

Philly Fire Drill

West Reading chocolate factory failed to evacuate workers before explosion despite gas leak warnings, OSHA says

RM Palmer Explosion OSHA

6 North Philly schools to receive road and crosswalk safety upgrades with $25 million in federal funding

Traffic zone upgrades

Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers under recall due to fires, overheating

Little League World Series removes bunk beds from dorms after player fell and fractured skull last summer

As SEPTA workers begin mandated safety training, riders should expect delays

SEPTA Safety Trainings

New Temple University safety app allows students to contact police with one tap

Temple Safety App

Children's Health

New parental control features come to Instagram, Facebook and Messenger

Meta parental controls

Most drownings among young children occur in backyard pools; here's how to keep them safe as they swim

How to protect pets from wildfire smoke

wildfire pet safety

Ocean City may soon ban electric bikes from its boardwalk

Ocean City e-bike ban

Philadelphia police to deploy more officers near recreation centers this summer to combat crime

Philly Police Rec Centers

Philly schools appoint executive director to oversee asbestos issues

School District Oversight

Protecting Property and Lives: The Importance of Fire Watch Guards Services

Limited - Acend The Fast Fire Watch Company

A new dashboard tracks quality of life in all of Philly's 372 neighborhoods

ProgressPHL dashboard

Proposed public safety director would oversee Philly's gun violence response

Public Safety Director

SEPTA to deploy more police officers on trains in response to safety concerns

SEPTA Police Crime

School District of Philadelphia suing the city over building safety requirement law

School District lawsuit

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