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Caught on cam: Officer injured as driver speeds along South Philly sidewalk
A surveillance camera captured some of the moments when a Philadelphia police officers was hurt as he attempted to stop the driver of a pickup truck that attempted to flee along a South Philly sidewalk.
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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.
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Something's fishy: Thousands worth of tuna stolen in South Philly heist
Hundreds of pounds of tuna was stolen from a truck along Lawrence Street in South Philadelphia early Thursday, police say.
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Police investigating ‘clusters' of car break-ins in Center City, officials say
Thieves and vandals have been leaving windows smashed and vehicle damaged throughout Center City in recent weeks and, officials are working to determine if the incidents are connected.
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In Kensington, Philly officials look to connect addiction services to those in need
Philadelphia’s Special Committee on Kensington met with residents, health professionals and service providers on Thursday in an effort to connect those who struggle with addiction to treatment services.
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Residents told to cancel checks after Montco mail thefts
Someone broke into mail collection boxes on West Third Avenue in Collegeville over the weekend, potentially stealing money and putting some people’s personal information at risk.
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City Council moves to end 24/7 businesses in Kensington
A bill is progressing through City Hall that would see any commercial business or restaurant — like vape shops, bodegas and take out food shops — in Kensington forced to shutter between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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Kensington residents react to Mayor Parker's plan for the community
Mayor Cherelle Parker has said she wants to improve Kensington — even suggesting she would bring in the National Guard to police scofflaws. Those in the community welcome change, but don’t necessarily agree that the answer lies in stricter police efforts.
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Philly LGBTQ activist charged with rape, sexual assault of two children
Officials have arrested Kendall Stephens, a 37-year-old activist for the LGBTQ community and she has been charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and corruption of minors.
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Philly DA investigating possible fraudulent flyers circulating in 3rd councilmanic district
Flyers that list West is Best candidate Jabari Jones as the Democratic Party nominee — omitting actual nominee incumbent Jamie Gauthier — for the West Philadelphia district.
