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Top Philadelphia news: Police searching for suspects in Nicetown shooting; crews battle house fire

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Published on May 16, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

‘Mistake is ours to own’: Muslim American Society apologizes for video of children reciting violent poem

The Muslim American Society's Philadelphia chapter and the Leaders Academy, a gathering place for cyberschooled children that rents space at the site, issued a joint statement Wednesday.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Former mayor sues current mayor over Philly tax assessments

Former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, an adviser to mayoral candidates Anthony Williams, has sued Mayor Jim Kenney, claiming the city’s property tax assessments are unfair.

Read the full story on WHYY.

Police searching for man, woman after victim shot in head, killed in Nicetown

The shooting happened on the 3900 block of Pulaski Ave just before 4 p.m. on May 1.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Police: Impaired mother walks into oncoming traffic with infant in Philly

A mother under the influence of narcotics walked into oncoming traffic while pushing her two-month-old infant daughter, according to Philadelphia police.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Crews battle house fire in northeast Philadelphia

Flames broke out around 6:10 a.m. Wednesday on Farwell Road, near Academy and Comly Roads.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.


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