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Pennsylvania Repeals Vaccine Mandate After 10,000 Comments
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania will repeal its pandemic-era vaccine mandate after more than 10,000 public comments opposed it, citing widespread…
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Hospital Staff Grow Fresh Produce for Local Neighbors
Jefferson's Frankford Hospital staff have created the Garden of Giving, a volunteer‑run garden that harvests fresh produce for local residents lacking access…
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Leaf‑blower complaints overwhelm Lower Merion staff
A recent spike in leaf‑blower noise complaints in Lower Merion is overtaxing the public works department, slowing its response to both noise reports and other…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Death of 48-Year-Old Woman
Philadelphia police opened a homicide investigation after a 48-year-old woman was found dead in a home on Erie Avenue on September 24. The cause of death has…
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Philadelphia Resident Fends Off Intruder After Suspect Spotted Stalking Neighborhood
A Philadelphia resident thwarted a home‑invasion after police observed the suspect prowling the neighborhood and peering into windows, highlighting ongoing…
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Nor'easter Triggers High Wind Warning for Philadelphia This Weekend
AccuWeather warns that a nor'easter will trigger a High Wind Warning for Philadelphia from Friday night through Sunday, bringing strong, hazardous winds to the…
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NJDOT Nears Completion of $155 Million Route 70 Corridor Project
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reports that its $155.1 million Route 70 corridor project, begun in 2022, is near completion, upgrading utilities…
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Council Seeks October Hearing on Academy Closure
Philadelphia City Council is requesting an October hearing to examine the Academy of Natural Sciences' planned shutdown after nearly 200 years, ahead of its…
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Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Future Uncertain After Routine Case Sparks Controversy
A routine case handled by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has escalated into a public controversy, prompting scrutiny that could affect his…
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Delmarva Power's Record Rate Hike Draws Statewide Criticism
Delmarva Power has asked for the biggest electric rate increase in Delaware history, prompting criticism as average bills have risen nearly $400 over five…
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Residents Oppose Planned Data Center on Ridge Road, Trainer
Local residents are organizing opposition after a developer began evaluating a Ridge Road property in Trainer for a data center, fearing the facility would be…
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Philly Run Tribe Expands From Five Friends to Citywide Fitness Family
Five friends founded the Philly Run Tribe, which has grown into a citywide fitness community, reflecting the rise of community‑based exercise groups in…
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AccuWeather Alerts Philadelphia to Rising Tides and Stronger Winds
AccuWeather warns that a weekend nor'easter will bring higher tides and stronger winds to Philadelphia, monitoring potential tidal flooding along the coast on…
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Lindenwold Elementary Returns to Classrooms After Fire
Lindenwold Elementary School 4 resumed in‑person classes on September 24 after a week of virtual learning caused by a September 15 fire that damaged the roof…
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Photographer Launches Philly Phone Project for Public Voices
Local photographer Dan Horan introduced the Philly Phone Project, a new platform that lets any Philadelphia resident share thoughts publicly. The initiative…
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PA doctors offer early MMR shots to infants amid outbreak
Pennsylvania doctors are offering the MMR vaccine to infants as young as six months in response to a measles outbreak that has produced about 830 cases and…
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Two Hospitalized After Early‑Morning Apartment Fire in Kensington
A fire in a Kensington apartment early Thursday injured a man and a woman, both of whom were hospitalized after firefighters rescued them. The incident…
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Pop‑up Museum Exhibit Celebrates Philadelphia Spirit in Fishtown
The Museum of the Philadelphian launched a temporary pop‑up exhibit in Fishtown on September 24, 2026, showcasing interactive displays that explore the city’s…
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Two Men Arrested for Dozen Theft Spree in Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia police arrested Tyreek Holmes and Russell Mason‑Watts on September 24, 2026, charging them with at least a dozen thefts across Philadelphia and…
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Philadelphia Council Debates Ban on Flock License‑Plate Cameras
Philadelphia City Council debated a bill introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau that would ask state officials to ban Flock Safety’s license‑plate reader…
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ICE Detains Philadelphia Businessman After California Airport Stop
ICE detained a Philadelphia businessman after a stop at a California airport, joining more than 20 arrests at Philadelphia International Airport since July 12,…
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Link Logistics Evaluates Data Center Near Trainer Homes
Link Logistics is testing the feasibility of a data‑center called Project Trainer in Trainer, Pennsylvania, with the planned site located about 100 feet from…
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Pennsylvania Adds 43 Measles Cases, Total Exceeds 800
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 43 new measles cases on September 21, bringing the state’s total confirmed infections to over 800.
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Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane's 100th Birthday
Philadelphia commemorated John Coltrane's 100th birthday on September 23, 2026 with citywide events that highlighted the role the city played in his early jazz…