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Police: Dispatch errors made after first killing by accused Philadelphia mass shooter
The error has people in this heartbroken neighborhood wondering if the killings on the following day could have been prevented.
3 years ago
Alexander Hamilton’s First Bank to become a museum of the American economy
The 1797 building in Philly’s Old City was the center of Hamilton’s national bank concept. It will house a museum of the American economy.
3 years ago
Listen 4:43Search continues for ‘very dangerous’ jail escapee; stockpiles, campsites found
Thirty-four-year-old Michael Burham fled the Warren jail late Thursday by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets to escape through a window.
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Fire erupts at popular North Philadelphia restaurant amid severe storms
Fire officials are working to determine whether the fire was caused by lightning.
3 years ago
Phillies place reliever Alvarado on the injured list with left elbow inflammation
Alvarado dealt with similar inflammation in early May and was sidelined for four weeks.
3 years ago
Suspended from Twitter, the account tracking Elon Musk’s jet has landed on Threads
The account ElonJet tracked the movement of Elon Musk's private jet in real time, until it was suspended by Twitter last year. Now, it has resurfaced on Meta's Twitter rival.
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Leeds midfielder, Medford native, Brenden Aaronson joins Union Berlin on loan
The 22-year-old United States midfielder has agreed a season-long deal after Leeds was relegated from the Premier League last term.
3 years ago
Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community
Nestled in the heart of the Gayborhood, Dignity’s Philly chapter has members of all ages, from Gen Zers to Boomers
3 years ago
Service fully restored in Wildwood after substation fire knocked out power for days
Atlantic City Electric said more than 24,000 customers were initially impacted but as of 4:24 a.m. Sunday morning, the power has been fully restored.
3 years ago
Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89
Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.
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Inmate suspected of homicide escapes from a Pennsylvania jail using bed sheets
Authorities are searching for an inmate described as “very dangerous” who officials say escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets.
3 years ago
Glenside business celebrates Black-owned spirits, and promotes ‘Black excellence’
The event spotlights Black-owned spirits from the tri-state distilleries.
3 years ago
Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus
Community organizations and faith leaders wondered how they could give people a safe place to heal when such a large swath of the neighborhood had become a crime scene.
3 years ago
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’
After leading the Philadelphia Eagles almost to victory at the Super Bowl and earning a record-setting contract, Jalen Hurts continues to pursue improving in his craft.
3 years ago
Substation fire knocks out power in Wildwood area; some service restored
Atlantic City Electric expects to have all customers restored by 3 p.m. Saturday, some customers could be restored even earlier.
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