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Top Philadelphia news: Philly bans cashless stores; bankrupt refinery wants to hand out more bonuses

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Published on October 02, 2019
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Missed the the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know.

Bankrupt refinery wants to hand out more executive bonuses - in secret

Philadelphia Energy Solutions, which paid out $4.6 million in bonuses to executives after a June 21 fire closed the refinery complex, wants to pay more retention awards. But this time it wants to keep the bonuses confidential.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Worker killed on subway tracks was caught between two trains

Why the worker was in the path of SEPTA trains on July 8 remains unanswered.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Phillies to extend safety netting at ball park

The Phillies plan to install safety netting along the entire length of foul territory at Citizens Bank Park by next season.

Read the full story on NBC10 Philadelphia.

Philadelphia first major city to ban cashless stores

The bill prevents most retail locations from refusing to take cash.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

2 sanitation workers fired for illegal dumping

Two Philadelphia sanitation workers have been fired after video shows them allegedly dumping what looks like construction debris in the middle of the road on the 6400 block of Paschall Avenue last week.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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