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Pop‑up Pickleball Courts Open in Center City
A temporary pop‑up pickleball court complex has opened in Center City, providing a short‑term venue for the sport in downtown Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Authorities Resume Excavation at Horsch House
Philadelphia authorities started a heavy‑machinery excavation at the Horsch House on Oct. 5, 2026, aiming to find forensic evidence linked to at least seven…
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Pennsylvania Measles Cases Surpass 1,000 in Biggest Outbreak in Decades
Pennsylvania health officials say measles cases have topped 1,000 in 2026, the state's biggest outbreak in decades.
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Federal Rule Changes May Cut Philadelphia’s Student Revenue
A drop in international student numbers in 2025 cost Pennsylvania about $50 million, and new federal rules may worsen the decline.
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Roxborough-Manayunk Residents Adopt 300‑lb Dinosaur Statues
Roxborough-Manayunk residents have started using 300‑pound concrete dinosaur statues as neighborhood mascots, seeing them as symbols of community identity and…
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Shawmont Station to Become Train Museum
Philadelphia and SEPTA will turn the 200‑year‑old, three‑decade‑shuttered Shawmont Station into a rail history museum.
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Armed Trio Steals $7,000 in Philadelphia Grocery Store
Three armed men robbed a Philadelphia grocery store of $7,000, and police are seeking the suspects after reviewing surveillance footage.
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Prosecutors Threaten Resignation Over DA's Disputed Filings
Two Philadelphia prosecutors said they will resign unless DA Larry Krasner retracts filings they claim contain false statements about them.
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Philadelphia Volunteers Target Top Spot in Trash Challenge
Philadelphia volunteers entered a trash-collection contest against Chicago and Los Angeles to improve on last year's result.
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Philadelphia theatres land rights to new Broadway productions
The Arden Theatre and Philadelphia Theatre Company earned the rights to stage “Girl from the North Country” and “Liberation,” becoming the first Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Woman Charged with Arson Over Two Daycare Alley Fires
Police charged a 36-year-old woman with arson for allegedly starting two fires behind a daycare in East Mount Airy.
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HIV activists rally at Philadelphia City Hall demanding Medicaid reversal
More than 100 activists and leaders protested at City Hall on Oct. 3, urging reversal of President Trump's Medicaid cuts that they say endanger HIV care.
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Mayor Parker reviews first 1,000 days and upcoming policies
Mayor Parker used a televised interview on Oct. 2 to review her first 1,000 days, address the ride‑share tax dispute, and present a Kensington cleanup plan…
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Philadelphia sees surge in lost pet birds
A recent wave of missing pet bird reports in Philadelphia has led residents to post alerts on Facebook and deliver found birds to veterinarians.
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Consumer Reports withdraws e‑scooter endorsement over safety concerns
Consumer Reports ended its e‑scooter endorsement in Philadelphia after a Johns Hopkins study found that children made up 45% of related injuries. The new data…
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Police Shoot Man After Attempted Break‑In on Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia police shot a man during a confrontation linked to an attempted break‑in on Frankford Avenue, recovered a knife and opened an internal affairs…
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Police Search for Shooter After 39-Year-Old Wounded on Spring Garden
A 39‑year‑old man was shot on Spring Garden Street early Sunday, and police are actively looking for the shooter.
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One dead, eight injured in Havertown 14‑vehicle crash
A pickup truck driving erratically caused a 14‑vehicle crash in Havertown on Oct. 3, killing one and injuring eight. Haverford Township police and emergency…
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Southbound I-95 lane closed Oct. 6 for camera repairs
One lane of southbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia will be closed on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for camera repairs as routine PennDOT maintenance.
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Two Men Shot Near Temple University, Police Alert Students
Two men, ages 49 and 36, were shot near Temple University on Saturday night, prompting Philadelphia police to alert students as part of the investigation.…
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Philadelphia Youth Basketball to Build $50 Million ‘Generator’ Facility
Philadelphia Youth Basketball will build a $50 million, 40,000‑square‑foot workforce center called The Generator, funded in part by $500,000 from the state,…
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Driver Arrested for DUI After Hitting Parked Cars in Hunting Park
Police arrested a driver for DUI after a nighttime crash that hit several parked vehicles in Hunting Park, damaging two cars.
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I-76 Closed for Market Street Bridge Demolition
I-76 will be closed from Sunday night to Monday to allow demolition of the Market Street Bridge in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Takes Action to Halt Copper Wire Theft
City leaders introduced steps on Saturday to stop copper wire thefts that have been harming public facilities and raising safety and cost issues.