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Philadelphia Firefighters Battle Late-Night House Fire in Kensington
Philadelphia firefighters responded late on Oct. 28 to a second‑floor rowhome fire on Gransback Street in Kensington and worked to put out the blaze.
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Bystander Wounded After Gunfire Follows North Philly Crash
Police say gunfire after a two‑vehicle crash at Gratz Street and Susquehanna Avenue injured a bystander and left spent shells at the scene.
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FYI Philly Showcases Center City Coffee Trail and Haunted Bookstore
FYI Philly aired a segment on October 29, 2026, featuring Center City’s coffee trail, new restaurants, and a bookstore with ghost‑story tours, produced with…
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Police Investigate $10K Frozen Meat Truck Theft
Philadelphia police are probing a $10,000 theft of frozen meat pallets from a truck, the city's second cargo theft this week.
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Germantown YWCA Redevelopment Stalled as Developer Seeks Tax Credits
KBK Enterprises' search for tax credits has halted the senior affordable housing redevelopment of the historic Germantown YWCA, a project selected in 2016 but…
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Philadelphia Sets Polling‑Place Rules, Warns of ICE, DOJ Presence
Philadelphia election officials released guidance on polling‑place access, illegal intimidation and reporting procedures for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, while…
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Two 19‑Year‑Old Men Charged in Philadelphia Laser‑Gun Robberies
Two 19‑year‑old men were arrested and charged with several armed robberies involving laser‑sighted guns as part of a broader police investigation.
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PAWS Begins Construction on $15 Million South Philly Headquarters
PAWS started building a $15 million, 18,500‑sq‑ft headquarters in South Philadelphia, aiming to triple its rescue and adoption capacity and broaden low‑cost…
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Zoning Board Greenlights Mixed‑Use Revitalization of Wanamaker Building
The Philadelphia zoning board approved mixed‑use redevelopment of the Wanamaker Building, adding restaurants, retail and apartments. The move aims to revive…
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Philadelphia Ends Jail Healthcare Contract with YesCare
Philadelphia ended its jail healthcare agreement with YesCare in May 2026 after the provider filed for bankruptcy and missed multiple weeks of payroll.
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Man Injured While Saving Family in Tioga House Fire
A man was injured while breaking down a burning door to rescue family members during an overnight Tioga house fire, and three occupants were hospitalized.
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Last‑Minute Action Saves Portal at City Hall
A last‑minute action on Oct. 29 prevented the removal of the Portal public art piece from Philadelphia City Hall, allowing it to stay. The artwork had…
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SEPTA Buys 24 Used Bombardier Comet Cars from Exo
SEPTA bought 24 used Bombardier Comet cars from Exo for $8.58 million to increase Regional Rail capacity.
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Luxe Redux Bridal Opens Philadelphia Store
Luxe Redux Bridal is opening a Philadelphia store to sell discounted sample designer gowns, reflecting a market shift toward more affordable wedding attire.
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Indego Bike Share Receives ADA‑Accessible Smart Kiosk Upgrade
Interactive, ADA‑accessible smart kiosks from IKE Smart City were added to Indego stations in Philadelphia in 2026, helping riders find attractions and stay…
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Philadelphia Launches Online Climate Resilience Toolkit
Philadelphia officials unveiled an online Climate Resilience Toolkit on October 28, 2026, offering residents information and tools to prepare for extreme…
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19-Year-Old Woman Shot at West Philly Party Hospitalized
A 19-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder at a West Philadelphia house party early Wednesday and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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City Council to Resume Hearing on Academy Museum Reopening
The council will hold a November 16 hearing to examine the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum and consider six key concerns about its reopening.
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Philadelphia Appoints First Rat Abatement Manager
The city named its first Rat Abatement Manager to tackle Philadelphia’s long‑standing rat infestation.
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Northbound Route 1 Reopens After Crash Injures Woman
A crash injured a woman and shut northbound Route 1 at 4:45 a.m.; the lane reopened later that morning after she was hospitalized.
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Police Oversight Chair Charged with Selling Witness Information
Hassan Bennett, chair of the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission, was charged with selling confidential witness information in a…
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Police Seek Driver After Crash Overturns Car in Fairmount
Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that overturned after hitting parked cars at 29th and Poplar, injuring three vehicles and startling residents…
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Two Arrested for Illegal Tire Dumping with U‑Haul
Police arrested two people for allegedly dumping hundreds of tires with a rented U‑Haul truck, amid ongoing city efforts to curb illegal tire dumping.
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Safe Healthy Homes Act Takes Effect Sunday in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Safe Healthy Homes Act will go into effect on Oct. 31, expanding tenant protections and adding enforcement tools against landlord retaliation.