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Northeast High School locked down after student brings firearm to school
Police have taken an 18-year-old student into custody after, officials say, the teen brought a firearm to Northeast High School on Wednesday morning. According to police, the 18-year-old student — who police have provided no further information on — was taken into custody after scanners at the front door of the school sounded an alarm at about 8:06 a.m. on…
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17-year-old suspect identified in deadly shooting of teen on SEPTA bus
Law enforcement officials have shared a photo and identity of one of the suspects this is sought after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia last weekend. On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, police released an image of Zayki Davis, 17, in the hopes of tracking the teen down for his suspect involvement in…
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Girl, 11, critically hurt after being hit by vehicle in Lower Northeast Philly
An 11-year-old girl has been hospitalized after, officials said, she was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Fraley Street and Torresdale Avenue on Tuesday.
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‘Philly, I love you': West Philly street renamed for actor, rapper Will Smith
‘From West Philadelphia born and raised…’, to Hollywood and back, Will Smith has made his mark on this city. And now, legislators are making it official by naming the 2000 block of North 59th Street in Smith’s honor.
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Philly Community College workers won't strike as tentative deal is reached
The American Federation of Teachers Local 2026, the union that represents about 1,200 teachers and workers at the Community College of Philadelphia, was set to go on strike Wednesday, March 26, 2025. But, a tentative contract agreement was reached.
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Bucks Co. man tried to kill driver over late food delivery, police claim
A 32-year-old Richlandtown man was arrested after he, allegedly, fired a gun at a food delivery driver. The shot was so close to hitting the driver that an officer found pieces of the bullet that fell from the man’s hair shortly after the incident, police say.
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Pa. man scattered nails around apparent Trump supporters' vehicles, police say
Police officials in Lower Makefield Township have arrested a Yardley man after he, allegedly, threw nails around the vehicles and parking spots of those he called, ‘Trumpers,’ in an effort to damage their vehicles.
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May 18 will become Six Triple Eight Day in New Jersey
In an effort to honor the women who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — including the 28 women from New Jersey among their ranks — the Garden State has passed a resolution that will see May 18, every year, celebrated as Six Triple Eight Day. “The Senate’s approval of this resolution helps ensure that the courage and…
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Philly Community College workers to strike Wednesday unless demands are met
The union that represents workers at the Community College of Philadelphia announced a plan to go on strike on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, unless management offers better wages and meets other demands.
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New deal will keep Crozer Health System hospitals open for the time being
Two Delaware Co. hospitals that were facing closure, the Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, will be kept open due to a new influx of cash. But, the solution may only be temporary.
