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Youth Surge Powers Chris Rabb’s Philly Primary Win
Chris Rabb won Philadelphia’s Democratic primary with significant help from young voters, including teenagers as young as 14, marking a notable surge in youth…
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Assemblyman Proposes Ban on Cellphone Use in Statehouse
Assemblyman Brian Bergen introduced a bill to ban cellphone use by legislators inside the New Jersey Statehouse, aiming to stop gaming and gambling during…
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Police Seek Suspect After Scooter Stolen from Bucks County Elementary School
Warrington Township Police are seeking an unidentified man who stole a Segway Ninebot E2 Pro scooter from John Barclay Elementary’s bike rack on September 10,…
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Philadelphia Water Bills Set to Rise About $7 Monthly
Philadelphia Water Department says average water bills will rise about $7 per month, a change tied to increased enrollment in the city’s low‑income assistance…
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Fireman's Hall Museum Displays Authentic 9/11 Artifacts
The Fireman's Hall Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing genuine artifacts recovered from the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks of September 11, 2001,…
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Lower Merion Police Request $375K for Automated Response Drone
Lower Merion Police seeks $375,000 over five years to fund an automated drone that can be dispatched to 911 calls, aligning with a national trend of police…
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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Seeks to Rename Lake Erie
A Pennsylvania legislator will introduce a resolution urging President Trump to rename Lake Erie as Lake Pennsylvania, a symbolic effort highlighting the…
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Open Streets Launches Weekend Festivals on Walnut Street
Open Streets and the Philadelphia Eagles will close Walnut Street each Sunday starting September 12, 2026, for a series of festivals featuring live music,…
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Pennsylvania State Police to Remove Illegal Skill‑Game Machines in October
The Pennsylvania State Police will start removing skill‑game machines deemed illegal gambling devices in October, following a June Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
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Off-Duty Philadelphia Officer Assaulted, Handgun Stolen
An off‑duty Philadelphia police officer was attacked on September 11, 2026, had his handgun stolen, and received treatment for minor injuries. The police…
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65-Year-Old Man Killed in Early Morning Ogontz Shooting
Police found a 65-year-old man dead from a gunshot on North Gratz Street in Ogontz early Saturday, and are investigating the incident with no suspects…
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Southwest Philly Residents Demand City Action on 50 Blight Sites
Southwest Philadelphia residents, working with the Pennsylvania Solidarity Project, have asked the city to address fifty blighted properties, citing a rising…
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Pa. Governor Signs Bill Mandating 30-Minute Recess for Elementary Students
Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation on September 9, 2026 that mandates at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students across Pennsylvania, a…
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Man Fatally Shot on Old York Road in North Philadelphia
A man was shot on Old York Road in North Philadelphia on September 9, 2026, and died at a nearby hospital. Police are investigating the homicide and have not…
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Williams vs. Moro: 160th District House Race
Incumbent Republican Craig Williams is running for re‑election against Democrat Elizabeth Moro for Pennsylvania’s 160th House district, a race that is part of…
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Pennsylvania Coroner Confirms Two Infant Measles Deaths
A Pennsylvania coroner confirmed two infant deaths from measles complications in August 2026, with one death directly caused by the virus, amid a growing state…
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Gov. Shapiro Unveils $100 Million Plan for Chester
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $100 million investment for Chester on September 10, 2026, aimed at relieving the city’s cash shortage amid severe budget…
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State Senator Creates Fund for Eminent Domain Defense
State Senator Dawn Robinson launched a legal defense fund to help South Jersey landowners, including herself, contest eminent domain actions.
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South Jersey K‑9 Team Readies for Annual 9/11 Memorial Visit
The South Jersey‑based Tri-State K‑9 Crisis Response Team is preparing its annual September 11 visit to New York’s 9/11 Memorial, where its service dogs will…
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State Police Give Businesses Oct. 13 Deadline to Remove Illegal Games
Pennsylvania State Police have set an Oct. 13 deadline for businesses to remove illegal skill‑game machines, with seizures to begin on Oct. 14, as part of a…
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NJDOT Closes Three Lanes on Route 42, Causing Morning Jams
NJDOT closed three northbound lanes on Route 42 near I‑295 in Camden County early Thursday, causing morning traffic backups that lasted until at least 7 a.m.…
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Police Issue Blue Envelopes for Drivers with Special Needs
Philadelphia police introduced a blue envelope for drivers with autism, sensory, cognitive or hearing impairments to identify themselves during traffic stops,…
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Teen Wounded as Gunfire Hits Home and Cars in North Philadelphia
An 18‑year‑old teen was injured and a house and several cars were hit after over 25 shots were fired on a North Philadelphia street early Thursday, prompting a…
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Pilot Injured When Vintage WWII Plane Crashes at Heritage Field
A WWII‑era plane crashed at Heritage Field Airport on September 9, injuring its pilot. Fire, police and ambulance crews responded, and an investigation is…