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Police Chief Criticizes DA Over Cop Killer Comments
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel denounced DA Larry Krasner's remarks about the alleged cop killer's past acquittal, calling the comments unacceptable after…
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AccuWeather forecasts sunny, cool weekend in Philadelphia
AccuWeather says the weekend of Oct. 24‑25, 2026 will be sunny, cool and crisp in Philadelphia.
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Police Search for Suspect After West Philly Drive‑by Injures 18‑Year‑Old
A drive‑by shooting in West Philadelphia on Oct. 21 wounded an 18‑year‑old, and police are now looking for the shooter.
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Freeze Warning Issued for Philadelphia This Weekend
A freeze warning for parts of Philadelphia on Oct. 24‑25 predicts frost and minimal rain, highlighting risks to outdoor and farming activities.
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Philadelphia investigators finish excavation, find no remains
Investigators concluded a thorough excavation at a Philadelphia home connected to seven missing women, finding no remains.
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EPA Starts Removal of 68,000 Cubic Yards of Toxic Waste
The EPA started excavating 68,000 cubic yards of toxic waste at Philadelphia's Franklin Slag Pile, uncovered after 26 years, to remediate site contamination.
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SEPTA September Ridership Peaks Over 822,000
September 2026 saw SEPTA ridership exceed 822,000, the most since February 2020, though overall usage remains below pre‑pandemic figures.
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Author Displays Vampire Relics at Doylestown Museum
Edmondo Crimi's vampire-themed book is now on display at Doylestown's VAMPA Museum alongside hundreds of paranormal artifacts, expanding the museum's folklore…
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Philadelphia Orchestra Secures $10.5 Million for China Tour
The Philadelphia Orchestra secured a $10.5 million grant to support cultural‑diplomacy ahead of its China tour, aligning with a potential summit of world…
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Museum Alters Gehry Renovation to Add Education Space After $20M Gift
The museum will modify its Frank Gehry redesign to add space for education programs after receiving a $20 million gift, aiming to broaden its educational…
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Armed Robbers Take $4,000 from Woman in Live! Casino Garage
Armed robbers stole $4,000 from a woman in the Live! Casino garage on Oct. 23, and police are looking for the suspects who fled in a white Honda Accord.
The Local Sunset ·
Developer Brian O'Neill Applies for Quarry Data Center
Brian O'Neill has applied to build a data center on a former quarry in Montgomery County, while other data‑center projects in the region are contested.
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SEPTA Restores Real-Time Transit Trackers After Cybersecurity Shutdown
SEPTA restored its live transit tracking services Thursday morning after a temporary shutdown triggered by a federal advisory on PHP security updates.
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SEPTA September Ridership Reaches Pre‑Pandemic Levels
SEPTA’s September ridership topped 822,000, the highest since early 2020 and back to pre‑COVID levels, showing a full recovery from the pandemic decline.
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Cleanup Begins on Port Richmond's 48‑Foot Industrial Waste Pile
Removal of a 48‑foot slag pile began at the Franklin Slag Pile Superfund site in Port Richmond, a four‑acre area holding 68,000 cubic yards of waste.
The Local Sunset ·
Jefferson University Leads New Pennsylvania Sickle Cell Care Hub
Thomas Jefferson University is leading a federal hub program to broaden sickle cell disease care for Pennsylvania's roughly 4,000 patients, aiming to improve…
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Firefighters Battle Blaze in North Philadelphia Home
Firefighters tackled a residential fire in North Philadelphia on October 22, 2026.
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Police Commissioner Rebukes DA Over Cop Killer Remarks
Commissioner Kevin Bethel denounced DA Larry Krasner’s remarks about the alleged cop killer’s past acquittal, calling the public finger‑pointing after Officer…
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Mobile Van Delivers Baby Supplies to Philadelphia Families
A mobile van launched in Philadelphia delivers monthly baby essentials to eligible low‑income families, a collaboration between Vonee Hill, Linked Family…
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Philadelphia Voters to Choose Permanent Arts Office at City Hall
Philadelphia voters will vote on whether to keep a permanent arts and culture office at City Hall, with supporters saying it would allow arts groups to plan…
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Mighty Writers Reopens Camden Center, Searches for Philadelphia Sites
Mighty Writers resumed operations at its Camden center and is now looking for new spaces for its five Philadelphia sites after its partnership with the…
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Teen Injured in West Philadelphia Drive-By Shooting
An 18-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night, and police are seeking the shooter.
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Art Professor Al Gury Honored at PAFA Memorial
A memorial ceremony at PAFA today will honor Al Gury for his decades of art teaching and cat‑rescue advocacy.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Philadelphia Police Shooting
A federal grand jury has indicted a man for killing one police officer and injuring another in a recent Philadelphia shooting.