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Top Philadelphia news: Video shows students attacking man; off-duty officer shot at; more

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Published on November 21, 2019
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Missed the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know.

Video captures students attacking man in Center City

Police are investigating after a man was severely beaten by a group of students in Center City on Wednesday afternoon.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Off-duty officer shot at 6 times while trying to stop fight

An off-duty officer was shot at multiple times early Wednesday morning when he intervened to stop a beating outside of West Philadelphia bar, authorities said.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Why it’s so hard to force people to get mental health treatment in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s laws on involuntary mental-health treatment are some of the most restrictive in the nation, an issue in the spotlight after a man with schizophrenia allegedly killed his family in West Philadelphia.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia's bill restricting sale of flavored e-cigarette products to minors advances

The bill is expected to go to City Council for a full vote in a couple of weeks.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Philadelphia airport ranked among most expensive in US

The report took into account the average price of domestic airfare, baggage-cart rentals, parking fees, how much an Uber to the airport costs from the city’s center and the price of coffee at an airport Starbucks.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Sayre High School evacuated following multiple threats

The school at 5800 Walnut St. went into lockdown at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday before it was evacuated. Police are investigating. No injuries were reported.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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