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Top Philadelphia news: Historic church needs new roof after fire; art museum hikes admission fee

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Published on August 29, 2019
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Missed the the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know.

Police find 50 guns, grenades, pipe bomb in home

According to investigators, officers encountered a 72-year-old man in the home Wednesday night. Relatives expressed concern that the man, who used to be a gun dealer, may be depressed or suicidal.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Police seek help in search for missing 13-year-old girl 

Quadirra Taylor was last seen Sunday on the 5200 block of Rodman Street.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

Admission to Philadelphia Museum of Art to increase

The museum will now charge adults $25 to enter, but free admission for young people has expanded to include those 18 and under.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Historic church deemed 'imminently dangerous' after massive blaze

Fire investigators have not said what ignited the blaze Tuesday that ripped through the 115-year-old church building in the city's Parkside section.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Protesters call for action against more officers who put up offensive social media posts

Protesters say the number of officers who took part in the offensive posts is larger than the 13 who were fired by the department.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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