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Landlord-tenant officer shoots woman during eviction in North Philly; police investigating
Police are investigating what went wrong when an eviction officer went to serve papers at a complex near Girard College.
3 years ago
A short history of (the many) recent environmental mishaps along the Delaware River
Events like the Bucks County chemical spill are relatively frequent, as notable spikes amid the regular churn of water pollution.
3 years ago
Philadelphia officials take heat for communications over water contamination
Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.
3 years ago
Listen 2:39Philly tap water still safe to drink and ‘will not be impacted’ by chemical spill, city says
Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.
3 years ago
Listen 0:54PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.
3 years ago
Harleysville man completes 50 marathons in all 50 states
Keith Tindall now plans to run across Pennsylvania to raise funds and awareness for Destiny Rescue, a children's charity.
3 years ago
Philadelphia restaurant owners grapple with water contamination concerns, wish for clearer messaging
“Without the pandemic it probably would’ve been a bigger shock.”
3 years ago
Sixers owner Josh Harris, rival group submit formal bids for Commanders, AP sources say
A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed bids.
3 years ago
40 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near U.S. border
Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, according to the Mexican president.
3 years ago
15-year-old fatally shot while walking to school in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section
The student was walking to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter, police said.
3 years ago
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline.
3 years ago
76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic
Embiid's post-All-Star Game surge has led sportsbooks to make him a slight favorite over Jokic in the MVP race.
3 years ago
Umpire ejects Realmuto after bizarre game ball exchange
Rosenberg tried handing that ball to Realmuto to throw, but the catcher blindly turned his glove away and the ball dropped to the ground.
3 years ago
Villanova All-American Siegrist declares for WNBA draft
Siegrist led Villanova to a 30-7 overall record and the Sweet 16 for the second time ever this season.
3 years ago
As Philadelphia passes 100 homicide mark, DA Krasner urges parents to lock up their guns
Philadelphia has seen fewer homicides than this time last year, but Krasner more can be done in order to stem the tide of violence.
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