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Top Philadelphia news: Teen shot, killed as gun violence continues; plastic bag ban bill introduced

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Published on June 21, 2019
Top Philadelphia news: Teen shot, killed as gun violence continues; plastic bag ban bill introducedPhoto: Michael Kowalczyk/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Teen shot twice in head, killed as gun violence continues to plague Philadelphia

Police say a boy between the ages of 15 and 17 was shot twice in the head.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Police: Man, 56, beaten while trying to catch purse snatcher | FOX 29 News Philadelphia (WTXF)

Police say a 56-year-old man was beaten by four suspects while trying to catch a purse snatcher in Center City last week.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

14-year-old raises thousands for homeless veterans in Philadelphia

This brave 14-year-old is raising thousands of dollars for homeless veterans in Philadelphia.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

Philadelphia city councilman introduces bill to ban almost all single-use plastic bags in city

Previous attempts to limit plastic bags in the city have failed.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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