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SEPTA Bus Operators Compete in Annual Roadeo at Cornwells Heights
SEPTA's 2026 Bus Roadeo took place Saturday morning at Cornwells Heights Station, where operators and technicians from nine districts competed in driving and…
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Port Richmond Tigers Await Home Field After 27-Month Delay
The Port Richmond Tigers youth baseball team has spent 27 months playing on a problematic temporary field while the Cohocksink Recreation Center home field…
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Vot-ER Starts Health‑Care and Voting Drive in Point Breeze
Vot-ER began a campaign in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze on September 19, 2026, linking health‑care advocacy with voter registration for young residents,…
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Blue Car Flips onto Side in Early‑Morning Crash at 10th & South
A blue car overturned at the 10th and South Streets intersection in Philadelphia at 4 a.m. on September 19, 2026, near Whole Foods and Acme. Police reported no…
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16-Year-Old Shot in Both Legs in Ogontz, Critical Condition
A 16-year-old was shot in both legs on September 18 in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood and is in critical condition, prompting a police investigation.
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Developer Sues Upper Merion Over Blocked Data Center
Developer Brian O'Neill sued Upper Merion Township after the municipality reversed its earlier zoning allowance for a data center following community…
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Delaware Court Allows Councilman Spadola to Remain in Office
The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled on September 18, 2026, that Wilmington Councilman James Spadola can keep his seat despite a legal challenge over his…
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Police Remove Car Grille to Free Stuck Ball Python
Franklin Township police removed a car’s front grille to free a three‑foot ball python stuck inside, an operation captured on released body‑camera footage. The…
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Protest Set for Ed Sheeran Concert at Lincoln Financial Field
A protest is planned for September 19, 2026, outside Lincoln Financial Field as Ed Sheeran performs his concert in Philadelphia.
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Multi‑Vehicle Crash Closes Three Lanes on I‑95 Southbound
A multi‑vehicle crash on I‑95 southbound near Aramingo Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia closed three lanes at 12:15 p.m., causing a traffic crawl during the…
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Shooting at New Jersey Wawa Leaves One Dead
A shooting in a New Jersey Wawa parking lot on September 18, 2026 left one person dead, prompting a police investigation and highlighting safety concerns at…
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PATCO Compressor Failure Sends Smoke Into 15th & Locust Station
A failed air‑conditioning compressor on a PATCO train caused smoke to fill the 15th and Locust Station platform on September 18, 2026, with no injuries…
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Burlington Moves HQ to Philadelphia, Sparking NJ Business Concerns
Burlington has moved its headquarters from New Jersey to Philadelphia, prompting concerns about New Jersey's business climate and calls for the state to…
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Tree Falls on Traffic Light, Injuring Two in Lower Merion
A large tree fell onto a traffic signal and two parked cars in Belmont Hills, injuring two people who were taken to Lankenau Medical Center. Lower Merion…
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PennDOT Plans Highway Resurfacing, Lane Closures Across Philly Region
PennDOT will resurface state highways in five Philadelphia‑area counties from September 21‑25, 2026, causing lane closures with specific work windows,…
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Mid Sentence Wins Opening Spot for Mt. Joy Concert
Mid Sentence, winner of Philadelphia’s first battle‑of‑the‑bands competition, will open for Mt. Joy at an upcoming city concert, providing the local band with…
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Woman Crashes SUV Into Officer, Flees, Then Arrested
A 42-year-old woman drove her SUV into a Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer directing traffic at Ridge and Stenton Avenues, ignored commands, fled southbound,…
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Off‑Duty Philadelphia Officer Charged in Northampton County Fatal Shooting
A 25‑year‑old off‑duty Philadelphia police officer was charged for a fatal shooting that occurred on July 24, 2026 in Allen Township, Northampton County, with…
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Police Officer Shoots Man During Lehigh Township Domestic Dispute
A Pennsylvania State Police officer shot a man during a domestic dispute in Lehigh Township on July 30, 2026, prompting a state-led investigation into the use…
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Society Hill Residents Fund $54,000 Bike‑Lane Traffic Study
Society Hill residents are providing $54,000 for a traffic study of proposed bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets, a project stalled for over two years by a…
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Renovated Bridesburg Factory Hosts Community Services
A $14 million renovation has turned a decades‑empty chocolate factory in Bridesburg into a shared space for nonprofits delivering health, education and social…
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Damaged Water Line Floods Nearly 40 South Philly Homes
A ruptured water line flooded basements and cut water service to nearly 40 South Philadelphia homes on Thursday, prompting emergency response and repairs. The…
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Philadelphia Creates Task Force to Review Data Center Impacts
Philadelphia has established a task force to study the energy, water, health, safety, environmental, employment, and cost effects of expanding data center…
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Philadelphia Launches "Beyond the Bell" Boxing Program
Philadelphia has begun the Beyond the Bell boxing program at seven recreation centers to offer structured athletic activities aimed at reducing youth violence.…