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Top Philadelphia news: Blackface controversy at parade; 2 men killed in triple shooting; more

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Published on January 02, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Man shot in West Philadelphia is city's first homicide of 2020

Police say a 41-year-old man was shot and killed on North Hobart Street just before noon on New Year’s Day. 

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

2 men killed in triple shooting in Frankford

Police say two men were killed in a triple shooting in the city’s Frankford neighborhood. The incident happened shortly after 2:15 p.m. Wednesday on the 4700 block of Griscom Street.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Blackface controversy casts a pall over Mummers parade

At least two members of Froggy Carr, in the Wench Brigade, have been accused of wearing blackface in the parade down Broad Street on New Year's Day.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Philadelphia basketball community mourns death of former NBA commissioner David Stern

David Stern, 77, died Wednesday as a result of a brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Eagles place Brandon Brooks on IR, sign Shelton Gibson

Eagles guard Brandon Brooks has been placed on Injured Reserve, the team announced Wednesday. The Birds also announced they signed wide receiver Shelton Gibson.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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