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Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to DOJ Investigation
A federal judge has sent Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice for a criminal investigation, shifting oversight from…
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Reading Terminal Market Generates $146 Million for Pennsylvania Economy
Reading Terminal Market’s first impact study, presented on September 15, 2026, shows the historic Philadelphia venue adds about $146 million annually to…
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Third Measles-Related Death Reported in Pennsylvania
A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman died on September 13, 2026 from measles complications, the state's third measles-related death this year amid rising case…
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Three Philadelphia-area districts pause kindergarten laptop program
Three Philadelphia-area districts have stopped assigning laptops to kindergarteners and reduced screen‑time requirements after parents raised concerns about…
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Pennsylvania Doctors Urge Flu, COVID‑19 and RSV Shots This Fall
Pennsylvania doctors are urging children and adults to receive flu, COVID‑19 and RSV vaccines this fall to reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses amid rising…
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SEPTA Restores Full Regional Rail Service After Wire Outage
SEPTA restored full Regional Rail service on September 14 after a brief suspension caused by downed Amtrak wires in North Philadelphia.
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SEPTA Secures $80 Million Federal Grant for Trolley ADA Upgrades
SEPTA received an $80 million federal grant to upgrade Philadelphia trolley stations for ADA compliance. The funding will support accessibility improvements…
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Center City Apartments Provide Over 40% of New Housing
Apartment construction in Center City now accounts for over 40% of Philadelphia's new housing, supporting the city's long‑term housing strategy.
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EPA Praises Reading Terminal Market’s Million‑Pound Food Waste Cut
Reading Terminal Market has diverted over one million pounds of organic waste in two years, prompting praise from the EPA and underscoring the market’s…
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Philadelphia Police Link Five Missing Women to Olney Home
Philadelphia police have linked five missing women to a West Chew Avenue home in Olney, with three presumed dead, and are reviewing digital evidence as part of…
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Parks Commissioner Greenlights Unpermitted Ashburn Field Renovations
Commissioner Susan Slawson approved unpermitted renovations to Ashburn Field in FDR Park to prepare for the MLB All-Star Game, bypassing required state permits.
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Philadelphia Faces Coolest Night in Three Months, Temps in 50s
AccuWeather forecasts that Tuesday morning, September 15, will be the coolest night in three months for Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley, with most areas in…
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Delaware Leaders Break Ground on New Container Terminal
Delaware officials and DuPont held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new container terminal on a former chemical plant site in Edgemoor, projecting thousands of…
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Man Killed in West Easton Home Shooting
A 52-year-old man was fatally shot during a confrontation inside a West Easton home on September 12, prompting a Pennsylvania State Police homicide…
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Tanker Carrying Liquid CO2 Overturns on Chester County Highway
A liquid carbon dioxide tanker overturned on the Route 30 Bypass near Route 202 in East Whiteland Township on September 12, 2026. West Whiteland Fire Company…
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42-Year-Old Woman Killed in Allentown Scooter Crash
A 42-year-old woman died after a motor scooter collided with a vehicle on South 4th Street in Allentown on September 11, 2026, and she was not wearing a…
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Pennsylvania House Marks 250th Independence Anniversary at Congress Hall
Pennsylvania House members convened at Congress Hall on September 9, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the…
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Two Injured, Five Cars Damaged in Early‑Morning Philadelphia Crash
A crash at 2nd and West Cumberland Streets early Saturday injured two people and damaged at least five vehicles, prompting police investigation and hospital…
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Car Stuck in Flooded Collingdale Street
An action cam recorded a car stuck in a few inches of flood water on a Collingdale road on September 13, 2026, after recent rain caused low‑lying streets in…
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Man Killed After E‑Bike Hits Parked SUV on Stenton Avenue
A Philadelphia e‑bike rider died after colliding with a legally parked SUV on Stenton Avenue late Friday night, with police confirming the crash caused fatal…
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Pennsylvania Farmers Face Rising Costs as Pumpkinland Kicks Off
As Pumpkinland opens at Linvilla Orchards with over 100 vendors, Pennsylvania farmers are dealing with crop losses and soaring diesel and fertilizer costs,…
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Pennsylvania Woman Dies from Measles Complications
A 40‑year‑old woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died on September 12 from measles complications, becoming the third measles‑related death in the state…
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Free Chess Meetups Build Community in Rittenhouse Square
The Rittenhouse Chess Club holds free, twice‑weekly chess games in Rittenhouse Square, growing from a single board to a regular community gathering that…
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Police Investigate North Philadelphia Murder‑Suicide Shooting
A shooting on North 18th Street in North Philadelphia on September 12 left a man and a woman dead, prompting a police investigation that is being treated as a…