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Philadelphia to Host Great Gatsby Musical Premiere Oct. 20
The Academy of Music will present the Great Gatsby musical in Philadelphia from Oct. 20 to Nov. 1, 2026, marking its local debut.
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Delaware Treasurer Race Heats Up Ahead of November Election
Candidates Ted Lauzen and Mike Ramone presented their economic plans ahead of Delaware's November 3, 2026 general election, which features a race for state…
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New Castle Police Ask Public to Identify Four Masked Men
Police are requesting public help to identify four masked men observed acting suspiciously in New Castle County as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Pedestrian Killed in Newark Intersection
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car at a Newark intersection on Oct. 9, 2026, and was pronounced dead despite emergency treatment.
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Child Killed, Three Injured in Fairhill Rowhome Fire
A fire in Fairhill on October 11 killed a 5-year-old girl and injured three others.
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Hundreds Join Out of the Darkness Walk at Navy Yard
Hundreds gathered at the Navy Yard for the Out of the Darkness Walk on Oct. 10, honoring shared grief.
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Officer Killed, Another Wounded in West Philly Ambush; Suspect Charged
An ambush in West Philadelphia early Saturday killed one officer, injured another, and resulted in a murder charge against the suspect.
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Police Probe Shooting of Woman in Northeast Philadelphia
A woman was shot in Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday evening and was hospitalized; police have opened an investigation.
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Shooting at Philadelphia Mall Kills One, Injures Another Amid DSU Homecoming
A shooting at a Philadelphia mall during Delaware State University homecoming crowds killed one person and wounded another, prompting a heavy police presence.
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Two-Year Repair Project Ongoing on King of Prussia Sinkhole
PennDOT engineers are carrying out a two‑year repair project (2024‑2026) on a 500‑million‑year‑old sinkhole on Route 202 in King of Prussia, which has forced…
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Two Teens Charged After Vehicle Thefts in Winslow Township
Two teenagers were arrested and charged following a joint Winslow Township and Philadelphia police investigation into several vehicle thefts and burglaries in…
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Kensington Fire Claims 5-Year-Old, Leaves Three Adults Critical
A Kensington house fire on October 11 killed a five-year-old and critically injured three adults, while a neighbor helped rescue other occupants.
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Bucks County Police Hunt Man Who Tried to Film in Dressing Room
Police are looking for a suspect who tried to film someone in a Target dressing room in Doylestown, with the case under investigation as a privacy breach.
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House Fire on Merkling Street Injures Three, Kills Two Cats
A house fire on Merkling Street in Swedesboro on Oct 9 injured three people, one seriously, and killed two cats; firefighters and an air rescue helicopter…
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PennDOT Moves I‑95 North Traffic into Median Near Bridge
PennDOT moved northbound I‑95 traffic into the median near the Betsy Ross Bridge on Oct. 9, creating tighter lanes over about two miles to improve flow during…
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Hurricane Isaias Remnants Bring Rain and Flood Risk to Philadelphia
Philadelphia faces 1‑2 inches of rain and a flash‑flood risk on Sunday as weakening remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the Mid‑Atlantic.
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Philadelphia Museum Launches Marcel Duchamp Retrospective
The Philadelphia Museum of Art debuted a Marcel Duchamp retrospective on Oct. 10, 2026, examining his readymades and their impact on museum conventions.
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Man in Electric Wheelchair Killed in Wilmington Crash
A 69-year-old man in an electric wheelchair was killed after being hit by a Jeep in Wilmington, and police have located the driver.
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TikTok Call Draws 20 Women to Washington Square Park
Around 20 women convened in Washington Square Park after a TikTok invitation, sharing cupcakes, vapes and tissues to offer community support.
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Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade Cancelled Due to Rain
Philadelphia's yearly Columbus Day Parade was cancelled on Oct. 12, 2026 because rain was expected.
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Photographer Captures Philly’s Freedom Sculpture at 16th and Vine
Tom Gralish photographed the Freedom sculpture at 16th and Vine Streets, highlighting Philadelphia’s extensive public art scene.
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Two People Shot on North Colorado Street Saturday
A double shooting on North Colorado Street left two people injured and is being investigated.
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Suspect Identified After West Philly Police Shooting Kills Officer
A West Philadelphia shooting on Saturday killed one police officer, injured another, and led to the identification of a suspect.
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City Council Proposes Municipal Grocery Store Bill
The council is considering a bill to create municipal grocery stores aimed at reducing food insecurity in Philadelphia.