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Philadelphia
Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant
The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.
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The video was made by a witness who started recording after officers began struggling with Alexander Spencer, 28, on Friday night.
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Photos: Cats in competition at this year’s Philadelphia Catstravaganza
Returning to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for its second year, the event featured judging stations, adoption stands and a catwalk for the contestants.
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A Philadelphia study finds that almost 25% of youth who experience homelessness find a way out, which researchers call resilience.
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Listen 4:28Teenager awaiting trial in 2020 homicide who fled outside CHOP officially charged in his escape
It was revealed Sunday that officers found a handcuff key on 17-year-old Shane Pryor when he was captured.
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Gov. Shapiro proposes $282.2 million in state transit funding as hundreds rally to ‘Save The Train’
Hundreds rallied and rode the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line Sunday as Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to increase transit funds.
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Listen 1:12Philly police ID man accused of fleeing with suspect’s gun after officer shot, suspect killed
The wounded officer was listed in stable condition.
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Eagles hire Vic Fangio as team’s new defensive coordinator
The Eagles fired defensive coordinator Sean Desai last week after one season.
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Design workshop offers alternative ideas to 76ers proposal to build a new arena in Center City
More than a hundred designers, planners, professors and local residents came together Saturday to explore new visions for the Market Street corridor.
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Police: Philadelphia officer shot after scuffle with person in store; 2nd officer kills suspect
Now police are searching for the person who scooped up the shooter's gun and fled. They say the man should be considered armed and dangerous.
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U.S. Marshals release new video of escaped teen murder suspect in Philadelphia
A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Shane Pryor's arrest is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Your Pa. utility is calling. Double check that it’s really them
An increasingly common scamming tactic is a phone call from a number with a fake caller ID that reads “PECO,” the company said.
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Intimacy coach helps Philly actors ‘de-sexualize’ steamy scenes on stage
An inside look at how InterAct Theatre Co. preps its cast to perform sensually without crossing personal boundaries.
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Ask Me Anything: Philly councilmember takes to Reddit after first council session wraps
Katherine Gilmore Richardson answered a variety of questions from users in the online forum.
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Man arrested after allegedly picking up teen murder suspect after escape
Shane Pryor, who was in custody for the 2020 murder of Tanya Harris, escaped Wednesday while being transported to CHOP.
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