Crowds of spectators flock to the Philadelphia area to enjoy live entertainment all year long. Many different venues host music concerts and a variety of events in both indoor and outdoor space, even more so in the summer months. Stadiums, arenas, and even municipal sports facilities are regularly packed with cheering fans of all ages.[…]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently voted to adopt mandatory safety standards to protect infants and young children from furniture tip-overs, which all too often culminate in serious injuries and fatalities. Tip-over injuries are typically associated with armoires, dressers, wardrobes, and other clothing storage units. The CPSC is aware of 234 deaths in the[…]
The major I-95 collapse, A large section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed after a huge tanker truck caught fire on Sunday morning. As Pennsylvania commuters struggle with the adjustment, this will take months to remedy. The cause of a massive truck fire on I-95 near Philadelphia is still under investigation. According to officials, the[…]
To commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week last month, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the State Police boosted enforcement in a joint effort to keep work crews safe. The Commission also took the opportunity to urge Pennsylvania drivers to “Go Orange”. The awareness campaign takes place across the nation each year and reminds drivers to[…]
On Friday, March 24, 2023, a catastrophic explosion occurred at a historic chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, killing at least 7 victims and leaving many others injured. Witnesses reported hearing a deafening explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company buildings at approximately 5 pm, immediately followed by visible flames. The fatal blast demolished the well-known[…]