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Top Philadelphia news: Archbishop: 'Only a fool' believes gun control will solve mass violence; more

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Published on August 06, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Archbishop Chaput: ‘Only a fool’ can believe gun control will solve mass violence

Archbishop Chaput blames a culture of "sexual anarchy, personal excess, political hatreds" and more.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Man shot, killed while driving in South Philly

Police are investigating after a 25-year-old man was shot once in the back of the head while driving on the 2300 block of South Marshall Street just before 8:15 p.m. Monday.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

'We never assume that can't happen here,' police say after mass shootings

Commissioner Richard Ross says there are no known threats to Philadelphia, but officers are keeping in close contact with local businesses and continuing to monitor social media activity for any threats.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Officials hand out gun locks at National Night Out kickoff 

Tonight's anti-crime event takes place in neighborhoods all across the country.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

650 new teachers, counselors get training

The new teachers and counselors started  a weeklong orientation on Monday focused on the classroom environment, planning, instruction and inclusivity. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.


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