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Top Philadelphia news: Officials break ground for e-sports arena; man charged in connection to death

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Published on September 26, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Questions arise over whether police have enough training on mental health issues

A man suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues was shot by police. Why do police wind up being called to handle these situations?

Read the full story on WHYY.

Man charged in connection with death of woman whose remains were found in storage unit

Authorities say Jade Babcock confessed to the 2003 death of Brenda L. Jacobs. Police say Babcock concealed her remains, some of which eventually ended up in a storage unit in Philadelphia. 

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Union hands San Jose Earthquakes fourth consecutive loss

Kacper Przybylko scored on a header in the 76th minute as the Philadelphia Union rallied for a 2-1 win over the Earthquakes in a Major League Soccer match on Wednesday,  handing San Jose its fourth consecutive loss. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Officials break ground for big e-sports arena in South Philadelphia

The 3,500-seat arena next to Xfinity Live will be the largest arena built for E-sports in the Western Hemisphere, sources said.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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