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Gunfire outside Philadelphia City Hall under investigation
The scene was littered with shell casings and a knife was dropped on the ground.
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Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows
Abandoned homes that were repaired as part of a University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University study saw a drop in shootings compared to homes that didn’t.
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Listen 1:19Another dead whale washes up on Jersey Shore beach
A third humpback whale in about a month washed up at the Jersey Shore over the weekend, concerning both residents and conservationists.
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Hurts starts after missing 2 games with injured shoulder
The Eagles need to beat the Giants to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage in the conference playoffs.
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Shows of support and signs of unease mark the first NFL Sunday since Hamlin’s injury
The NFL is gearing up for its first game-packed Sunday after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field Monday night.
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Hamlin’s recovery continues, still in critical condition
Doctors describe Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent,” and the Buffalo Bills safety and Pa. native is still making progress in his recovery.
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Popular Delaware yard waste dump site closed after three ‘suspicious fires’ this week
State environmental officials say the shutdown is necessary to protect the public during a period when many residents are dropping off Christmas trees.
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Beach town in sand dunes battle sues New Jersey for $21M
North Wildwood is being sued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for defying a state order not to make emergency repairs to the dunes.
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Philly Goat Project is looking for some Christmas trees to nibble on
A tree isn’t necessary to partake in the fun, but a $20 donations will be required for those wishing to dispose of old Christmas trees.
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Chester County wants to convert vehicle fleet to electric and install charging stations
Chester County leaders want to make more progress on its Climate Action Plan in 2023 to drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
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NFL announces Bills-Bengals game won’t be resumed
The NFL won't resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field.
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PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond home explosion
The explosion destroyed three homes and damaged dozens more. So far, the city’s gas utility has not found evidence of a leak.
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Victims honored with tombstone 1 year after deadly Fairmont fire
One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.
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Wilfredo Campos becomes Wilmington’s first Latino police chief
Campos is a 26-year police veteran who has been a captain — the third-highest rank — in recent years. He succeeds Robert Tracy, the new chief in St. Louis.
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Nurse, doctor in pink Mummers costume help save life during Philadelphia Eagles game
"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.
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