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Pat's King of Steaks Employee Assaulted, $5,000 Reward Offered
A Pat's King of Steaks employee was assaulted when a customer tossed a cheesesteak at him on Sep. 30, prompting the owner to offer a $5,000 reward for tips.
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Eleven Business Owners Charged with Stealing Food Aid Funds
Prosecutors charged eleven Philadelphia business owners with stealing over $340,000 from a city food‑assistance program for low‑income women and children.
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Philadelphia Holds Parallel Parking Championship
The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association launched a competition for 15 residents, featuring three challenges to name the Best Parallel Parker in…
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Tenants Launch ‘End Rental Ripoffs’ Campaign as Council Mulls Bill
Tenants in Philadelphia have launched the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign to fight junk fees, as the city council considers legislation but has not set a…
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Museum Steps Light Up for Rocky’s 50th Anniversary
The museum’s steps will be lit for four nights to celebrate Rocky’s 50th anniversary and promote Sylvester Stallone’s new memoir, in a partnership that…
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Students Turn Vacant Brewerytown Buildings into Affordable Homes
Students and volunteers demolished vacant Brewerytown properties on Oct. 1 to create affordable homes for first‑time buyers, addressing Philadelphia’s housing…
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Philadelphia to Begin Mayfair Sinkhole Repairs Monday
The Philadelphia Water Department will commence emergency repairs on the Mayfair sinkhole Monday after evaluating the site.
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Firefighters battle blaze at North Philadelphia corner store
A fire broke out at a North Philadelphia corner store early Thursday, and firefighters moved in to put out the blaze.
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Sheriff’s Office Finds $20 Million, Challenges Supervision Order
The sheriff’s office reported finding $20 million, admitted missing a supervision agreement, and is challenging the judge’s oversight, citing staffing and…
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Man Killed in Shooting Inside West Easton Home
A 52-year-old man was fatally shot after a confrontation inside a West Easton home, prompting a Pennsylvania State Police investigation.
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NJ Minimum Wage Set at $16.48 in 2027
New Jersey’s minimum wage will climb to $16.48 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, a $0.56 increase, as part of a series of scheduled hikes.
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NJ Shore Starts Cleanup After Nor'easter Flooding
Cleanup began on September 27-28 on the New Jersey coast following flooding and beach erosion from a recent nor'easter. The storm reflects the heavy rain and…
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Delaware Advances AI‑Run Company Proposal Amid Liability Debate
Delaware officials are advancing a bill to allow AI‑run corporations, while legal scholars debate liability for any AI misconduct.
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Pennsylvania Records Fifth Measles Death as Cases Reach 943
A fifth measles-related death was confirmed in Pennsylvania, raising the 2026 case count to a record 943 and prompting health alerts.
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Surveillance Video Captures Woman Setting Fire at East Mount Airy Daycare
A September 29 fire at an East Mount Airy daycare was recorded on surveillance showing an unidentified woman starting the blaze, after neighbors reported the…
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Roxborough’s Historic Shawmont Station May Become Museum
A proposed lease between SEPTA and the city council could convert the nation’s oldest passenger rail station into a museum and education center.
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Nearly 50 Montgomery County Stores Indicted for Illegal THC Sales
Around fifty Montgomery County stores face indictment for selling THC products above legal limits, violating Pennsylvania's restriction that only licensed…
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Charter School Teacher Killed in Center City Crash
A charter school teacher died after being hit by a vehicle with a green light and no speeding in Center City on September 30, 2026. The crash was reported by…
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Microplastics Found in All Tested Delaware River Tributaries
Testing of 22 tributary segments in four states revealed microplastics in every sample, confirming their widespread occurrence in the Delaware River system.
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Woman Dies, Two Firefighters Hurt in Manayunk Rowhome Fire
A Manayunk rowhome fire on Wednesday killed a woman and injured two firefighters.
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Philadelphia Man Arrested After Flashing Gun at Co‑Worker in Bensalem
A Philadelphia man was arrested in Bensalem after flashing a loaded gun at a co‑worker and resisting police. Bensalem lies in Bucks County, northeast of…
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Sinkhole Expands on Fanshawe Street, Safety Concerns Rise
A growing sinkhole on Fanshawe Street’s 2900 block lacks a repair plan, raising safety worries among residents while city agencies have offered no solution.
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Man's Body Discovered on Sunset Road, Police Probe
A man's body was found on Sunset Road in Burlington Township on September 28, prompting a police investigation.
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26-Year-Old Shania Bennett Announces Mayoral Bid in Philadelphia
Shania Bennett, 26, announced her candidacy for the 2027 Philadelphia mayoral election, becoming the first challenger to incumbent Cherelle Parker. She said…