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Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 73 in Evesham Township
Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Route 73 in Evesham Township on September 21, 2026, prompting a temporary lane closure while…
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22-Year-Old Critical After North Philly Rental Shooting
A 22‑year‑old man was shot at a short‑term rental home in North Philadelphia early Monday and is now in critical condition. Police responded, provided…
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Philadelphia Expands Buprenorphine Access via Pharmacies, Hospitals and Telehealth
Philadelphia has increased buprenorphine prescribing by expanding access through pharmacies and hospitals, while experts recommend telehealth to reach patients…
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Philadelphia Alerts Medicaid Recipients to Upcoming Coverage Changes
Philadelphia officials warn that upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes could impact hundreds of thousands of low‑income residents, urging them to prepare and…
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Residents Invited to Define Fishtown Neighborhood Boundaries
A new grassroots project in Fishtown, Philadelphia, asks residents to help draw the neighborhood's official boundaries by counting fish signs, consulting…
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FAA Halts Flights at Newark and Philadelphia After Outage
The FAA halted takeoffs at Newark Liberty and Philadelphia International airports on September 21, 2026, after equipment failures forced the cancellation of…
The Local Sunset ·
Temple Police Officer Put on Leave Amid Comment Investigation
Temple University police officer placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into alleged reprehensible comments toward several young…
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Court Lets Wilmington Councilman Keep Seat After Party Switch
The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled on September 18, 2026, that Wilmington councilman James Spadola can keep his seat after switching parties in 2025, ending…
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Broken Water Line Floods Around 40 South Philly Homes
A broken water line flooded the basements of about 40 South Philadelphia homes early Thursday, adding to the area's history of repeated flooding incidents.
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Vot-ER Brings Health‑Care and Voting Campaign to Point Breeze
Vot-ER launched a health‑care and voting outreach campaign in Philadelphia's Point Breeze on September 19, 2026, targeting young residents to connect policy…
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Philadelphia Health Dept Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Airport
Philadelphia health officials warned travelers of a possible measles exposure at the international airport, urging monitoring for symptoms and vaccination if…
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City Hall Evacuated After Backpack Found Near Council Meeting
An unattended backpack discovered near a Philadelphia City Council meeting on September 17, 2026 led to the evacuation of City Hall as a safety precaution.
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Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health warned on September 11, 2026 of a possible measles exposure at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, urging…
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Leaf‑blower ban triggers 437 complaints, staff strain in Lower Merion
A ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers in Lower Merion has generated 437 complaints, leading the Building and Planning Department to request a part‑time clerk be…
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Haverford Township Starts Summer Curbside Compost Pickup
Haverford Township began offering summer curbside compost collection for residents, sending organic waste to the Linvilla facility. The launch adds the…
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Philadelphia Commits $2 Billion to Upgrade Airports After Low Ratings
Philadelphia and SEPTA pledged a $2 billion investment on September 20, 2026 to upgrade the city’s airport and transit links, aiming to improve the airport’s…
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Poe Historic House Remains Closed, Reopening Date Unknown
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia has been closed for two years with no announced reopening date, even as an event scheduled for…
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Cheltenham Police Install AI Cameras at Construction Site
Cheltenham police will install AI‑enabled surveillance cameras at a construction site and are reviewing the technology for possible expansion across the…
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Estranged Husband Shoots Woman During Vehicle Argument on Broad Street
A woman was shot by her estranged husband during a vehicle argument on Broad Street in North Philadelphia on September 19, 2026, and remains hospitalized while…
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Upper Merion EMS Starts In‑Ambulance Blood Transfusions
Upper Merion Township EMS is now authorized to perform blood transfusions inside ambulances after state guidelines were revised, expanding capabilities…
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Armed suspect arrested after daylight laptop robbery at Philadelphia restaurant
Philadelphia police arrested a gun‑wielding suspect who stole a laptop from a 35‑year‑old patron outside Parc restaurant on September 18, 2026, after a swift…
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Poe Historic House Still Closed, Reopening Date Uncertain
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia has been closed for two years, and as of Oct. 31, 2026, officials have not set a specific reopening…
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Opening Acts Cut from Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Comment
Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia tour kickoff saw opening acts removed after Macklemore's pro-Palestine comments triggered fan backlash, leading to criticism of the…
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Olney Home Tied to Seven Missing Women Under FBI Probe
Philadelphia police and the FBI are investigating an Olney house tied to seven missing women, having recovered over one million photos and videos and…