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Fans Pay $350 for Vintage SEPTA Signs at Retro Sale
On September 23, 2026, SEPTA’s RETROmania sale on Broad Street offered decommissioned signs for $350 each, alongside historic maps and vintage TransPass…
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Police Confront Large Teen Gatherings Outside City Hall
Philadelphia police are confronting large, spontaneous teen crowds gathering outside City Hall that have led to fights and disturbances, a pattern the…
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AccuWeather Issues Coastal Flood Alerts for Philadelphia
AccuWeather issued coastal flood alerts for Philadelphia on September 23, 2026, warning that gusty shoreline conditions could cause flooding in low‑lying…
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Center City Road Closures Planned for Sept. 26‑27 Events
Philadelphia officials announced road closures on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and other Center City streets for September 26‑27 events, urging drivers to use…
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Rescued Germantown Dog Gains Weight and Walks Again
Rocky, a dog rescued from a trash bag in Germantown, gained three pounds and regained leg function after therapy from People with Good Boy Dog Recovery.
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Ten Charged in Philadelphia Drug Ring Bust
Ten individuals were charged on September 23, 2026, after a multi‑year FBI and Philadelphia Police investigation dismantled the Jones‑Basley drug trafficking…
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Resident Lawsuit Threatens Cheltenham's $4.5 Million Pool Project
A resident’s lawsuit claims Cheltenham Township’s pool lease violated public bidding rules, potentially delaying the $4.5 million community swimming pool…
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NJ Officer Saves Unconscious Driver from Pond
A New Jersey police officer rescued an unconscious driver from a car that rolled into a pond over the weekend, earning praise for a swift response.
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Man Shot in Head at Norristown Home, Critical Condition
A man was shot in the head inside a Norristown home on September 22 and is now in critical condition at a hospital. Police and a SkyForce10 medical helicopter…
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Man Accused of Groping Woman in Point Breeze; Bystander Steps In
Police say an unidentified man groped a woman in her 60s on a busy Point Breeze block on September 22, and a bystander named Mary Martin intervened; officers…
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Police Helicopter and Officers Respond to Northeast Philadelphia Bus Incident
Police and a SkyForce10 helicopter responded to a school bus incident with students on board at Tremont Street and Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast…
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SEPTA Launches “Accelerate” Plan to Modernize Transit System
SEPTA introduced the Accelerate plan, a multi‑year program to renovate stations, add new trains and upgrade service, aiming to deliver best‑in‑class transit…
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Shelter Dog Outing Highlights ACCT Philly’s Pupventures Program
A WHYY News intern walked shelter dog Amaya on September 22, 2026, as part of ACCT Philly’s Pupventures program, which offers off‑site outings to socialize…
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Woman Shot Dead in Philadelphia Apartment, No Arrests Yet
Philadelphia police are investigating a homicide in which a woman was shot dead inside an apartment early Tuesday morning, with no arrests made so far.
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Early Nor'easter Brings Flood Risk and Strong Winds to Philadelphia
A developing nor'easter, intensified by cold‑air damming, is set to bring heavy rain, coastal flooding and strong winds to Philadelphia today, with…
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Dog Rescue Offers $2,500 Reward After Starved Dog Found in Trash Bag
GoodBoy Dog Recovery is offering a $2,500 reward for tips leading to the arrest of those who left a severely starved dog in a trash bag on West Clapier Street…
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Man Shot Dead Inside West Philadelphia Home, Police Investigating
Police found a 21-year-old man shot to death on the second floor of a West Philadelphia home at 2:14 a.m. on September 22, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Woman on Crutches Testifies Against Masked Man in City Hall Case
A woman on crutches identified and testified against a masked man who chased her near Philadelphia City Hall during a preliminary hearing on August 12, 2026.…
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Pedestrian Safety Project Begins on Haddon Avenue, Lanes Closed
Camden County officials have begun a $3.5 million pedestrian safety project on Haddon Avenue at Cuthbert Boulevard, closing lanes for six to eight weeks to…
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Private Foundations Fill Gaps in Pennsylvania Science Funding
Private foundations are supplying money to cover funding gaps in Pennsylvania’s scientific research, helping projects continue amid recent shortfalls.
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Fairmount Farmers Market Opens Fall Season
The Fairmount Farmers Market began its weekly fall schedule, offering fresh produce, flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and more at 22nd Street and Fairmount…
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Police Hunt Suspect in Sansom Street Armed Robbery Video
Police are searching for a suspect seen on video committing an armed robbery with a handgun and an AR‑15‑style rifle on Sansom Street on Aug. 28, linking the…
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Camden County Uses Xbox‑Controlled Robot Dog for De‑Escalation
Camden County’s sheriff’s office has started using an Xbox‑controlled robot dog to de‑escalate confrontations and detect hazardous chemicals, adding the…