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Top Philadelphia news: 2 killed, 17 injured in weekend violence; Archbishop Charles Chaput resigns

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Published on September 23, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Police search for woman who suffers from dementia

Authorities say 87-year-old Donnella Linebarger was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on the 7900 block of Fayette Street in Cedarbrook.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

2 teens shot, injured at high school football game

For at least the fifth week in a row, a shooting has taken place during a high school football game. Two teens injured in Philadelphia are the latest victims in a string of shootings that have taken place at high school football games across the country.

Read the full story on Yahoo News.

At least 2 dead, 17 injured in weekend violence

Police are investigating after a violent weekend across Philadelphia left at least two people dead and 17 others injured, four of them critically.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

Archbishop Charles Chaput resigns

A resignation letter must be submitted when a bishop reaches the age of 75. Chaput has been credited with stabilizing the church’s finances, while downsizing its physical footprint.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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