Crime & Safety
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Franklin County officials, citizens clash over Flock cameras
Much like the fight against data centers, the backlash against AI-enabled Flock cameras has grown over the past year across Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday is suing another social media platform alleging harm to kids
The suit alleges Snapchat downplayed the prevalence of adult content on the app to get a favorable rating.
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Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Officials did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County.
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AG Dave Sunday sues TikTok for ‘misrepresenting’ suitability for Pennsylvania teenagers
The state’s top prosecutor said the app is “intentionally designed … to be addictive to young people.”
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As Pa. crime rates fall to record lows, law enforcement flags ongoing challenges
Homicides fell by 23% between 2023 and 2024, which is near historic lows.
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Pa. state police are covering more municipalities than ever. Can recruitment and funding keep up?
Municipalities across Pennsylvania are shuttering their local police departments, requiring the state police to expand coverage.
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MontCo DA warns of ‘sophisticated’ new jury duty scam
The scammer has targeted multiple people in Montgomery County. At least one victim lost more than $23,000.
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From rising prices to rising fraud: Online scams cost Pennsylvanians billions in 2025
A new report ranks Pennsylvania seventh in the nation for scam losses, estimating residents lost $3.8 billion to online fraud last year.
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Erie County sees cyclosporiasis cases skyrocket during outbreak
Erie County’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has intensified, with county health officials reporting 68 new cases of the gastrointestinal disease July 20 and 21.
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Pa. included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall: What you need to know
Approximately 30 cases of the diarrhea-causing parasitic infection linked to Taylor Farms lettuce have been reported in Pennsylvania since May 1.
