Safety

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Philadelphia releases final report on prevention of childhood lead exposure

Man gets $2 million after cutting off middle finger with saw in South Philly

SEPTA tells public 'respect the train' by not trespassing

Stock_Carroll - SEPTA Market Frankford Train

Pa. residents urged to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Bill introduced to allow Pa. teachers to carry guns; Wolf promises veto

Recycle your old car seat at Target and get a discount

Map finds Philadelphia's most dangerous intersections

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Bill to ensure Pennsylvania IDs comply with new federal standards moves forward

Pennsylvania Driver's License

Philly public, archdiocesan schools closed Tuesday

Carroll - Snow in Philadelphia

18 highlights of Philadelphia's 'Vision Zero Action Plan' draft

Vision Zero

Pit bull attacks woman, two dachshunds in Point Breeze

Dog attack

Will 'Graffiti Highway' in Pennsylvania ghost town remain open to tourists?

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Temple Hospital employee reiterates free gun lock offer

Philadelphia ranks as one of the worst places to raise a family, study says

Ranking compares all 50 states (and D.C.) for online dating safety

New recommendations on when to move child into convertible car seat

Car Seats

Pennsylvania granted extension to comply with stricter federal ID standards

Pennsylvania Driver's License

Feds may stop New Jersey towns from painting blue lines in support of police

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Lockdown lifted at South Jersey middle school after threat ruled not credible

Cherry Hill Beck Middle School Map

Watch: Family shares 'miraculous' video of twin saving brother trapped under toppled dresser

Toppling Dresser

Group sending Eagles players gun locks for Wentz's gifts

Pennsylvania driver's licenses to soon expire as valid form of flight ID

Pennsylvania Driver's License

Philly animal control apprehends dogs in fatal attack on pet lab mix

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Philly animal control seeking two pit bulls in fatal attack on pet lab mix

Carroll - Dog Attack at Fairmount Gas Station

New Jersey Transit temporarily removes 11 train workers under new sleep disorder rules

South Street gets money for safety improvements

Open Streets

Philadelphia officials offer holiday decorating safety tips

Read the fine print: Latest Uber update tracks users after ride ends

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WATCH: Philadelphia police PSA for PSAs is a stop-motion video

Philly Police PSA

Higher Education

Second Rowan University student reports sexual assault in new dorm

Teens arrested after flash mob leads to assaults on Broad Street

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Philadelphia earns another dismal ranking in list of best drivers

Vine Street Expressway

Mindful Mondays

The rundown: 10 potentially life-saving tips for runners

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Self-installing car seat hopes to give parents one less stress

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Philly street getting speed cushions for traffic safety study

North 5th Street

Bucks County police departments to start wearing body cameras on Wednesday

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General Mills expands flour recall

South Philly Chickie's & Pete's location helping police stay cool during DNC

Water for Cops

Philly police – again – patrolling in pairs following Baton Rouge shootings

Pa. K-9 dies after being left in hot car

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