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Top Philadelphia news: Suspect surrenders hours after 6 police officers shot, wounded; more

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Published on August 15, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Suspect surrenders after 6 officers shot, wounded

"Nothing short of a miracle" that no officers were killed in the eight-hour standoff, the city's police commissioner said.

Read the full story on NBC News.

In North Philly standoff, alleged shooter Maurice Hill has long criminal history

Public records show Philadelphia police shooting suspect Maurice Hill had faced charges ranging from attempted murder to fleeing police. He was convicted six times.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

 Art museum ends free admission for college students

The Philadelphia Art Museum has ended a 40-year policy that allowed local art students in for free, in the name of equity, the museum said.

Read the full story on Billy Penn.

Charges dismissed against trash truck driver who hit, killed cyclist

A Philadelphia judge agreed with the defense attorney that the driver was not criminally reckless in the accident in Center City nearly two years ago. 

Read the full story on Billy Penn.

City couple opens first black-owned nonprofit cancer center

The nonprofit offers a safe haven for those battling the disease and their loved ones.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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