School District of Philadelphia announces program to keep students safer to and from school
School District of Philadelphia leaders announce program designed to keep students safer as they come and go from school buildings.
School District of Philadelphia leaders announce program designed to keep students safer as they come and go from school buildings.
Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Philadelphia reaches settlement with Walter Wallace family
October 26 marked one year since Walter Wallace, Jr. was shot and killed by Philadelphia police. Wallace’s family has reached a settlement in their lawsuit filed against the city in the wake of his death.
October 26 marked one year since Walter Wallace, Jr. was shot and killed by Philadelphia police. Wallace’s family has reached a settlement in their lawsuit filed against the city in the wake of his death.
Vigil, call to act held for Walter Wallace, Jr., shot to death by police during mental episode
Remembering Walter Wallace, Jr. during a vigil and call to act, the faith community gathered to remember the man shot to death by police a year ago this week, while suffering a mental episode.
Remembering Walter Wallace, Jr. during a vigil and call to act, the faith community gathered to remember the man shot to death by police a year ago this week, while suffering a mental episode.
FTC warns of Google Voice verification scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.
Philadelphia police officer shot following attack by man armed with hammer and pickaxe; suspect dead
A Philadelphia police officer was shot after being attacked by a man armed with a hammer and pickaxe in the city's Overbrook neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
A Philadelphia police officer was shot after being attacked by a man armed with a hammer and pickaxe in the city's Overbrook neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Disney, Pixar release 'Lightyear' trailer; the story behind Buzz
Disney and Pixar launched on Wednesday, Oct. 27 the trailer for “Lightyear,” the Buzz Lightyear story which is slated to hit theaters in summer 2022.
Disney and Pixar launched on Wednesday, Oct. 27 the trailer for “Lightyear,” the Buzz Lightyear story which is slated to hit theaters in summer 2022.
Man, 28, shot multiple times and killed in Castor, police say
Police investigate after a 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Castor.
Police investigate after a 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Castor.
Double shooting in Point Breeze injures woman, 32, and leaves man in critical condition
A man and woman were both injured in a Point Breeze shooting. The man sustained critical injuries, according to officials.
A man and woman were both injured in a Point Breeze shooting. The man sustained critical injuries, according to officials.
Don’t change outgoing voicemail if lost, stranded: Rescue team responds to viral post
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
Police: 17-year-old girl, 18-year-old male injured in East Germantown shooting
Police investigate after a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male were both shot in East Germantown.
Police investigate after a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male were both shot in East Germantown.
Disneyland increasing ticket prices in California
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
Facebook whistleblower says platform making online hate worse
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Facebook: Language gaps weaken platform's screening of hate, terrorism
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Man shot and killed in Belmont, police say
Police investigate after a man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Belmont neighborhood.
Police investigate after a man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Belmont neighborhood.
Facebook Oversight Board criticizes company for not being ‘fully forthcoming’
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
Philadelphia Police officer arrested on child pornography charges
Philadelphia Police Officer William Watts, Sr. is accused of downloading multiple files of child pornography from the internet application WhatsApp.
Philadelphia Police Officer William Watts, Sr. is accused of downloading multiple files of child pornography from the internet application WhatsApp.
Philadelphia police officer accused of punching man in mouth, dropping gun picked up by child
A Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after investigators say he punched a man in the mouth and dropped his gun during a fight that was later picked up by a child.
A Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after investigators say he punched a man in the mouth and dropped his gun during a fight that was later picked up by a child.