Customer shot in pizza shop robbery
A man was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in a Cottman Avenue pizza shop last night.
The 52-year-old man was shot as he struggled with the robber at the Supreme Pizzeria and Bakery at Cottman and Castor avenues around 9 p.m. He remains in critical condition at Aria Health-Torresdale. The suspect has been arrested.
Brought to you by PlanPhilly
PlanPhilly
In-depth, original reporting on housing, transportation, and development.
A lawn at the intersection Broad, Germantown and Erie? Yep, says a new proposal
Trees and lush planters, a very short wall, and yes, a lawn, are among the amenities proposed for a long-neglected intersection in the heart of North Philadelphia.
7 hours ago
Still filled: Schuylkill River dredging project near Boathouse Row stalls
A “contractual impasse” has brought the multimillion-dollar effort to a halt — with less than 5% of the dredging complete.
18 hours ago
After a surge in crashes, safety fixes are coming to 34th St. in Mantua
Mantua residents are working with city transportation planners to improve safety on a dangerous corridor. Changes are expected to come later this year.
2 days ago