Firefighter Injured in Explosive CNG Tank Blast Shows Promising Progress on Road to Recovery

Los Angeles, California – A firefighter critically injured in a tractor-trailer explosion last week in Wilmington was extubated over the weekend and was reported to be awake and able to communicate, authorities confirmed. The explosion, caused by a compressed natural gas tank, also injured eight other firefighters, all of whom were released from the hospital … Read more

Kensington Neighborhood Sees Ramp-Up in Law Enforcement Activity, Promising Safer Future for Residents

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The city’s Gun Violence Task Force is intensifying its efforts in the Kensington neighborhood, with Assistant District Attorney William Fritze announcing plans for more arrests in connection to recent incidents. In response to concerns about public safety, Mayor Cherelle Parker has appointed Pedro Rosario as deputy commissioner with a specific focus on … Read more

Gun Purchases Blocked Under New Law Reveals Promising Results to Prevent Gun Violence

WASHINGTON — A new gun law aimed at enforcing stricter background checks for young people has resulted in more than 500 blocked gun purchases since its implementation in 2022, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The law, passed in June 2022, requires additional checks for anyone under the age of 21 seeking to purchase a … Read more