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I-76 in Montgomery County.
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I-76 eastbound back open after tractor trailer fire in Montgomery County

Police have not said if there are any injuries or if any other vehicles were involved.

1 year ago

Sheila Oliver
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New Jersey
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Improved City Hall courtyard in Atlantic City will be named for late N.J. Lt. Gov. Oliver

As commissioner of community affairs, Oliver oversaw the shore town. Construction is expected to be completed in early fall.

1 year ago

A house fire
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Public Safety
6abc

Neighbors rescue 2 residents from house fire in West Deptford, New Jersey

Responding officers were notified that two residents of the home had been pulled out of the fire by neighbors.

1 year ago

The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour’s guide, Starfire, poses with Philadelphia’s 40+ double dutch team on the bus on March 9, 2024.
Philadelphia

The Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour is back, visiting businesses owned by Black women in the City of Brotherly Love

Eight Philly businesses owned by Black women are highlighted on the Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour.

1 year ago

Overhead view of a scene in Hamilton Township after a police officer was shot
Gun Violence
New Jersey
Policing
6abc

Police officer in Hamilton Township, N.J. shot while responding to domestic violence call

According to the Hamilton Police Division, a suspect opened fire on officers as they arrived on the scene.

1 year ago

wind turbines
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost

Protect Our Coast New Jersey and Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach filed an appeal to the approval in state court.

1 year ago

Adam Fisher on the sideline during a game
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports

Temple reviewing reports of unusual wagering activity ahead of men’s basketball loss to UAB

The betting line for Thursday night's game between Temple and UAB surged from the Blazers opening as a two-point favorite to reaching as high as eight points.

1 year ago

Family members arrive for a special city council meeting in Uvalde, Texas, Thursday, March 7, 2024. Almost two years after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two teachers dead, the city council met to discuss the results of an independent investigation it requested into the response by local police officers.
Government Accountability
Kids
National
Policing

Uvalde parents lash out after new report clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack

A Department of Justice report in January criticized the “cascading failures” of responding law enforcement.

1 year ago

Evidence markers are seen following a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Wednesday’s mass shooting near SEPTA stop may be connected to earlier shooting, police say

Police say a car used in Wednesday’s shooting is connected to another car theft. Investigators are checking both vehicles for physical evidence.

1 year ago

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A half portion of the Chibano sandwich--roast pork simmered in special marinade, with ham, cheese and Chinese pickles--served with mojo-spice blend plantain chips.
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Chibanos pop-up lands with Chinese-Cuban flavors at Solar Myth

The family recipe-inspired menu returns to the South Philly venue for a final two-day run starting this Saturday.

1 year ago

Jason Kelce holding a can of soup
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Campbell unveils 1st ever ‘Legend Edition Chunky’ soup can in honor of Philadelphia’s Jason Kelce

Fans can enter to win one of 620 limited-edition collectible cans.

1 year ago

Members of the Armed Forces including the National Guard wait in the lobby of the New York City Mass Transit Authority Rail Control Center before the start of a news conference with Gov. Hochul, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in New York.
Crime
National
Policing
Public Safety
Transportation

New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

The deployment of the National Guard would bolster an enhanced presence of NYPD officers in the subway system

1 year ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel speaks with members of the media following a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

‘We will not be held hostage’: Philly police seek 4 suspects after 8 teens injured in mass shooting

Nearly a dozen children have been hurt in the recent string of shootings. Mayor Parker vowed to “use every legal tool in the toolbox" to address the violence.

1 year ago

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Police at a crime scene at night
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Man fatally shot aboard Philadelphia bus in 3rd fatal bus-related shooting in 3 days

Tuesday's shooting marked the third time in three days that someone was killed while riding, entering or leaving a SEPTA bus.

1 year ago

An aerial view of Wayne Junction in Germantown
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘Blown away’: Philly real estate program hits $50 million in loans

Jumpstart Germantown has grown from a neighborhood-based program to a citywide effort to create more affordable housing.

1 year ago

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