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Philadelphia Deed‑Fraud Reports Near 2025 Levels in 2026
Philadelphia logged 152 deed‑fraud complaints in 2026, nearly matching the 2025 total, and officials say the issue may extend beyond the reported cases.
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Pennsylvania Sets Deadline to Remove Skill Games
Pennsylvania will enforce a removal deadline for skill-game machines on October 14, 2026, with local fire companies helping to ensure compliance. The machines,…
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Citywide $10,000 Treasure Hunt Begins in Philadelphia
Stack’s Bowers has started a five‑day, $10,000 treasure hunt in Philadelphia, with hidden certificates redeemable for rare coins and special bills, open to…
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Armed Woman Held After Southwest Philly Apartment Standoff
A 28-year-old woman armed with a rifle barricaded herself in a Southwest Philadelphia apartment complex on Oct. 13, 2026. Police evacuated residents, secured…
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Philadelphia Ranked Worst in Driver-Friendliness Ranking
Philadelphia was ranked last in WalletHub's driver‑friendliness list of the 100 most populous U.S. cities, based on 30 indicators.
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Man critically injured after six shots in Frankford
Police found a man critically injured after being shot six times, including two head wounds, in Philadelphia’s Frankford area on October 13, 2026.
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Man Saves Father as West Philly Fire Claims One
A man rescued his father from a Tuesday morning fire in West Philadelphia, which later killed one person and wounded a firefighter. The fire is under…
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SEPTA Introduces New Rail Timetable and Halves Parking Fees
SEPTA will launch a new regional rail schedule on Oct. 18 and cut daily parking fees to $2 at select garages through Dec. 31, aiming to enhance reliability and…
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Man Dies After Chest Shot in North Philadelphia
A man shot in the chest on North Jessup Street was taken to Temple University Hospital and died shortly after arriving.
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SEPTA Cuts Daily Parking Fees to $2 at Three Centers
SEPTA lowered daily parking fees from $4 to $2 at three Pennsylvania transit centers, effective Oct 13 through Dec 21, 2026.
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Police Officer Killed, Another Wounded in Philadelphia Ambush
An early Saturday ambush in Philadelphia killed a police officer and wounded another, leading to a murder charge for the suspect.
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Eastwick Flood Barrier Plans Stalled After Levee Rejection
Temporary flood barriers in Eastwick have stalled because a permanent levee was deemed unviable, leaving the area reliant on interim HESCO barriers. The…
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Two Teens Charged After Door‑Knocking Gel‑Bead Gun Prank
Two teenagers were charged after knocking on doors with gel‑bead guns in a prank in New Castle, Delaware.
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Two Women Killed in Cedarbrook House Fire, Suspect Identified
Two women were found dead with head wounds after a house fire in Cedarbrook, and police suspect their adopted son, also their brother, of the killings.
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Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles Death as U.S. Cases Top 4,000
Pennsylvania reported its sixth measles death this year on Oct. 12, while U.S. cases exceed 4,000, marking the state's outbreak as the country's worst in…
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Delaware Bans Toxic Firefighting Foam for Fuel Fires
Delaware prohibited the use of hazardous firefighting foam for fuel fires, citing its role in contaminating drinking water nationwide.
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Coatesville Firefighters Adopt Dry Suits for Growing Flood Rescues
Coatesville firefighters are adding dry suits to address a rise in flood rescues caused by heavy rains in the Philadelphia suburbs.
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Shantell Martin's 'Past, Present, Future' Opens at New Jersey Sculpture Park
Artist Shantell Martin's exhibition "Past, Present, Future" opened at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey, inviting visitors to consider time and…
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Brain Injury Survivor Works as Attendant, Inspires Rehab Patients
A brain injury survivor employed as a unit attendant at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital is helping motivate patients during their rehab.
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SEPTA and Councilmember Jones Propose $1 Million Shawmont Station Museum
SEPTA and Councilmember Curtis Jones proposed a $1 million plan to restore Philadelphia’s historic Shawmont Station as a museum and learning center. The…
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Police, FBI Search Olney Home Linked to Seven Missing Women
Police and the FBI started a methodical search of an Olney home linked to seven missing women after a parking violation prompted the investigation.
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Gov. Shapiro offers incentives to lure Chobani, Burlington to Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro presented incentive packages to draw Chobani and Burlington to Pennsylvania, part of an annual $121.8 million effort to generate jobs.
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Child Killed, Three Injured in Fairhill Rowhome Fire
A fire caused by an e‑bike battery in a Fairhill rowhome on Oct. 12 killed a 3‑year‑old girl and injured three others. Fire officials arrived, put out the…
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Philadelphia Weighs Ban on Student Cell Phones
Philadelphia officials are evaluating a ban on personal cell phones for K‑12 public school students amid concerns over distraction and safety.