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Man shot in the head, killed in North Philly, police say
Police are investigating after a man was discovered along N. 27th Street, in North Philadelphia, after he had been shot in the head early Sunday, officials said.
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Officials: Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly
After months of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind the proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City Philadelphia have backtracked on the project. Instead, the team will stay in South Philly.
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Coroner: Suspect in Lehigh Valley dismemberment case kills self in jail cell
A 34-year-old Slatington man, charged in the death and dismemberment of his roommate, was found dead in his jail cell on Saturday, officials said. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has ruled the death a suicide.
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Cargo ship trapped in Delaware River refloated, taken out of channel
The Coast Guard has refloated the Algoma Verity that ran aground in the Delaware River near Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 9, 2025. The ship is now moored at the Tioga Marine Terminal.
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3 police officers injured in crash along Broad Street in North Philly
Officials said three police officers were treated and released after they were involved in a crash along Broad Street in North Philadelphia early Sunday.
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Woman's body found in refrigerator in Belleplain State Forest identified
Police officials say remains recovered in a refrigerator found in Bellaplain State Park last month belong to a 50-year-old Runnemede woman. Her boyfriend has surrendered to police in the case, officials said.
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Pa. State Police corporal arrested, had ‘thousands' of porn files, officials say
A 14-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police surrendered to officials after, police claim, he was found with thousands of videos and images of pornography on his work station.
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Police investigate ‘suspicious' death after body found on West Philly sidewalk
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a man was found dead on a West Philly sidewalk on Friday morning after he suffered ‘severe’ injuries to his head and face.
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Got ‘issues' with new Gritty-esque Marvel Comics villain from Philly?
In this month’s All-New Venom #2, Marvel Comics introduces a super villain named “Chuck Stuff” from Philadelphia who uses cheesesteaks as a weapon and promises he’s the ‘whole jawn.’
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After 16 years idle, Port Richmond's Engine 6 returns to service
Thanks to a $22.4 million FEMA grant, Engine 6 in Port Richmond, which was one of seven fire companies that closed during the 2009 recession, was returned to service on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
