The Local Sunset
Philadelphia · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AMan burned rescuing family during Tioga house fireFOX 29 Philadelphia
- AZoning Board Approves Restaurants, Shops and Apartments for Wanamaker BuildingNBC10 Philadelphia
- ATwo 19‑Year‑Old Men Charged in Philadelphia Laser‑Gun Robberies6abc Philadelphia
- APhiladelphia Police Probe $10K Frozen Meat Truck TheftFOX 29 Philadelphia
- AFYI Philly Highlights Center City Coffee Trail, New Eats and Haunted Bookstore6abc Philadelphia
- BIntervention Keeps Philadelphia’s Portal at City Hall6abc Philadelphia
- BPhiladelphia Ends Jail Healthcare Contract with YesCarePhiladelphia Inquirer
- BPAWS Starts Construction on $15M South Philly HeadquartersFOX 29 Philadelphia
- BPhiladelphia officials outline polling‑place rules and warn about ICE and DOJ presence on Election DayWHYY
- BGermantown YWCA redevelopment stalls as developer pursues tax creditsWHYY
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Man Injured While Saving Family in Tioga House Fire
A man was injured while breaking down a burning door to rescue family members during an overnight Tioga house fire, and three occupants were hospitalized.
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Last‑Minute Action Saves Portal at City Hall
A last‑minute action on Oct. 29 prevented the removal of the Portal public art piece from Philadelphia City Hall, allowing it to stay. The artwork had…
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Bystander Wounded After Gunfire Follows North Philly Crash
Police say gunfire after a two‑vehicle crash at Gratz Street and Susquehanna Avenue injured a bystander and left spent shells at the scene.
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Zoning Board Greenlights Mixed‑Use Revitalization of Wanamaker Building
The Philadelphia zoning board approved mixed‑use redevelopment of the Wanamaker Building, adding restaurants, retail and apartments. The move aims to revive…
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Philadelphia Ends Jail Healthcare Contract with YesCare
Philadelphia ended its jail healthcare agreement with YesCare in May 2026 after the provider filed for bankruptcy and missed multiple weeks of payroll.
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Philadelphia Firefighters Battle Late-Night House Fire in Kensington
Philadelphia firefighters responded late on Oct. 28 to a second‑floor rowhome fire on Gransback Street in Kensington and worked to put out the blaze.
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Two 19‑Year‑Old Men Charged in Philadelphia Laser‑Gun Robberies
Two 19‑year‑old men were arrested and charged with several armed robberies involving laser‑sighted guns as part of a broader police investigation.
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PAWS Begins Construction on $15 Million South Philly Headquarters
PAWS started building a $15 million, 18,500‑sq‑ft headquarters in South Philadelphia, aiming to triple its rescue and adoption capacity and broaden low‑cost…
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Police Investigate $10K Frozen Meat Truck Theft
Philadelphia police are probing a $10,000 theft of frozen meat pallets from a truck, the city's second cargo theft this week.
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Philadelphia Sets Polling‑Place Rules, Warns of ICE, DOJ Presence
Philadelphia election officials released guidance on polling‑place access, illegal intimidation and reporting procedures for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, while…
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FYI Philly Showcases Center City Coffee Trail and Haunted Bookstore
FYI Philly aired a segment on October 29, 2026, featuring Center City’s coffee trail, new restaurants, and a bookstore with ghost‑story tours, produced with…
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Germantown YWCA Redevelopment Stalled as Developer Seeks Tax Credits
KBK Enterprises' search for tax credits has halted the senior affordable housing redevelopment of the historic Germantown YWCA, a project selected in 2016 but…
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