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Top Philadelphia news: New allegation against Philly priest; squatters blamed for vacant house fire

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Published on December 09, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Abandoned dog, tied to rail in South Philly, seeks forever home

Max, an older dog surviving at an animal shelter, was rescued, only to be abandoned in the cold and left tied to a rail a few days later.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

Police investigate death of 6-week-old baby 

Paramedics were called to a home on the 1600 block of South Wilton Street on Saturday night. Medics took the child to the hospital, where the baby died several hours later. The Special Victims Unit has launched an investigation into the child's death. 

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

After new allegation, priest returned to duty in Philadelphia declared 'unsuitable'

Catholic authorities in Philadelphia say a priest formerly returned to ministry after an allegation of sexual abuse has been found unsuitable for ministry following a new allegation.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Neighbors blame squatters for second fire at vacant North Philly house

The blaze broke out on the 5600 block of North 11th Street around 2:56 a.m. Sunday.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Popular Christmas light display may go dark after 20 years

A longtime Christmas tradition in the Tacony section of Philadelphia is in jeopardy.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.


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