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Forward Party Launches Text Drive for Independent Candidate in Philly
The Forward Party Victory Fund is launching a text‑message campaign on Oct. 20 to boost independent candidate State Rep. Chris Rabb in Philadelphia’s 3rd…
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Officer Shane Seiber Funeral to Cause West Philly Road Closures
A funeral for Officer Shane Seiber in West Philadelphia on Oct. 19 will involve temporary road closures. He was shot and killed on Oct. 10.
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One dead, four injured in Fairhill shooting
A shooting in Fairhill on Sunday left one person dead and four others injured, with the victim dying at Temple University Hospital.
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Chester County Residents Oppose New Housing, Data Center Plans
Local residents are mobilizing to challenge housing and data center proposals in Chester County to protect community character.
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Philadelphia Still Among Nation’s Least Safe Cities After Homicide Drop
A national study finds Philadelphia still ranks among the least safe U.S. cities, despite a 24% drop in homicides in 2026.
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Philadelphia in Color Showcases Mid‑Century Life via 200+ Photographers
‘Philadelphia in Color’ is a new book and exhibition featuring over 200 photographers’ mid‑century images of the city, compiled by Hidden City.
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Police Seek Suspect in Bensalem Walmart Rifle Theft
Bensalem police are looking for a man who used false paperwork to take a Winchester .308 rifle from a local Walmart on Oct. 19. The investigation remains…
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Firefighters Contain Early-Morning Blaze on East Atlantic Street
Firefighters quickly contained a property fire on East Atlantic Street in Kensington early Monday, controlling the blaze within 25 minutes and reporting no…
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Firefighters Battle Pennsauken 7‑Eleven Attic Blaze
A fire in the attic of a Pennsauken 7‑Eleven on Oct. 19 drew a response from local New Jersey firefighters.
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I-95 Delays Near Tacony‑Palmyra Bridge After Crash and Stalled Car
A northbound crash and a stalled vehicle caused early‑morning congestion on I-95 near the Tacony‑Palmyra Bridge, according to PennDOT.
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Police Seek Driver Who Pointed Gun on School Bus
Police are hunting a green sedan driver accused of pointing a gun at eighth‑graders on a school bus returning from a field trip in New Hanover Township on Oct.…
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Fourth No Kings Protest Draws Crowds to Philadelphia Election Offices
Protesters gathered at Philadelphia election offices on Oct. 19 for the fourth No Kings demonstration opposing the Trump administration.
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Philly AIDS Thrift Marks 21 Years with South Street Party
Philly AIDS Thrift celebrated its 21st birthday with an afternoon block party on South Street on Oct. 18, 2026. The shop, a long‑standing nonprofit, uses…
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AccuWeather Forecasts Patchy Frost and Upcoming Coastal Storm
AccuWeather predicts possible patchy frost on October 19 in Philadelphia and warns of a coastal storm later in the week.
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One Killed, Four Injured in North Philadelphia Bar Shooting
A bar shooting in North Philadelphia early Sunday resulted in one fatality and four injuries among five victims.
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SEPTA rolls out new regional rail schedule
SEPTA launched a new regional rail schedule in Philadelphia on October 18, 2026, with revisions lasting at least three months as part of its quarterly updates.
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Vehicle Fire Kills Unidentified Person in Southwest Philadelphia
A vehicle fire in Southwest Philadelphia on October 18, 2026 killed an unidentified person.
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One Dead, Four Injured in North Philadelphia Early‑Morning Shooting
A shooting at a North Philadelphia home early Sunday morning resulted in one death and four injuries, prompting police response and hospital care for the…
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One Dead, Four Injured in Kensington Lounge Shooting
One person was killed and four injured in a shooting at a Kensington lounge on October 18, 2026.
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New Kensington Cleanup Operation Begins Amid Ongoing City Blitz
Outreach workers and residents launched a new street-cleanup in Kensington as part of the city’s ongoing blitz to curb drug activity and homelessness.
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Vehicle Plunges Into Closed Construction Hole on 21st Street
A vehicle disregarded a closed‑road sign and fell into a construction hole at 21st and Laveer Street in West Oak Lane on Saturday night.
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Philadelphia heating costs expected to rise 9% this winter
Heating costs for Philadelphia residents are projected to climb roughly 9% this winter, reflecting a nationwide pressure on household budgets.
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Three injured after car hits crane on closed I‑95 ramp
A 2012 Honda Accord hit a crane on a closed I‑95 ramp in Philadelphia early Sunday, injuring three people.
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Thousands Run Market Street to Honor Fallen Officer
Thousands ran on Market Street Sunday in a Philadelphia Police Foundation event honoring a fallen officer, part of the annual Run for Blue that attracts large…