Safety

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Temple University Hospital launches gunshot-wound first aid community program

Tainted scope at Fox Chase Cancer Center may have sickened three patients

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Philly City Council bill on hoverboard safety passes committee

Ben Franklin HS on lockdown after shot fired in stairwell: report

Philadelphia Police officer cruiser

South Jersey crossing guard suspended for texting mayor about snow

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Amazon offers full refunds on all hoverboards due to safety concerns

Temple University bans hoverboards on all campuses

Kean University bans hoverboards from campus

Trader Joe's issues voluntary recall of Triple Ginger Brew

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From tragedy, a mission against distracted driving emerges

Joel Feldman

Phillies to expand safety netting at Citizens Bank Park

Road safety is hot topic for cyclists and pedestrians

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Drexel, UPenn say study abroad students safe after Paris attacks

It's as dangerous as ever to walk Philly streets and, mostly, victims are to blame

U.S. Soccer announces new header rules to protect young players from concussions

Bucks County teen reportedly finds razor blade in Halloween candy

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Another indecent assault reported by woman on Schuylkill River Trail

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Report: Red light camera deaths underreported in Philadelphia

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Police: West Chester student shot off campus

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DOT: No e-cigarettes, vaporizers allowed in checked baggage on flights

App helps parents track kids while they trick-or-treat on Halloween

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Temple grad's smart jewelry helps protect women

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Halloween costume ideas for your pet

N.J. police K-9 receives body armor donation just in time

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Former NFL player to launch smart mouthguard

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Police 'ticket' kids riding bikes, give free slurpees as sentence

Cherry Hill police

IKEA will no longer stock window blinds with pull cords identified as child strangulation hazard

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Schuylkill River Trail

Green Philly post prompts increased police presence at Schuykill River Trail

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Delaware County announces papal visit safety plan

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South Jersey town announces new designated driver program

Report urges Pennsylvania, railroads to improve safety along oil train routes

Report: Pedestrian deaths up 15 percent since 2009

New Jersey car seat law changes go into effect Sept. 1

Study: Philly ranked among top cities in nation for red-light deaths

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Report: Trenton-area roads among worst in U.S.

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IKEA offering free repair program after dressers tipped, killed children

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Few details yet on Camden's plans for Pope Francis' visit

New Jersey pope arrival press conference

Man injured after 45-foot jump from waterfall at Delaware Water Gap

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NJ Transit considers installing train cameras in wake of Amtrak crash

NJ Transit

More K-9s in South Jersey receiving body armor

PennDOT to spend $13.4 million to resurface 22 miles of Philly streets

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Ex-Wildwood football star at forefront of concussion-reducing helmet technology

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Ocean County Prosecutor warns of cell phone cases that look like guns

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