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Top Philadelphia news: City workers overpaid due to glitch; 1 dead in apartment fire; more

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Published on October 14, 2019
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Missed the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know.

Thousands of city workers overpaid due to payroll system glitch

Thousands of city employees in Philadelphia have been overpaid because of problems with the new OnePhilly payroll system since it launched earlier this year, and the city is still trying to figure out how much extra cash it paid out.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

6 injured in North Philadelphia shooting

Six people were shot Sunday night in North Philadelphia, according to police.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

1 dead, 1 wounded in fire at Southwest apartment building

Officials said one person is dead and another is in critical condition following a fire in a three-story apartment building in the 6500 block of Woodland Avenue early Sunday.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Flyers lose first game of season in shootout against Canucks

Canucks' Tanner Pearson beat Flyers goaltender Cart Hart between the pads in the third round of the shootout, leading the Canucks to a 3-2 win Saturday night.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Historical Commission denies demolition permit for iconic Point Breeze church

The Philadelphia Historical Commission has denied a permit for demolition of the 19th Street Baptist Church. The striking serpentine stone-clad building designed by Frank Furness’ architectural firm is an icon in Point Breeze.

Read the full story on Southwest Center City Philadelphia.


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