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Homeless encampment cleared based on 'camping' law
A homeless encampment was cleared from the walkway along Vine Street between 17th and 18th Streets on Monday morning.
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Mayor sworn in for second term
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was sworn in for a second term at the city’s 194th inauguration ceremony Monday morning at The Met. The city commissioner, members of City Council and judges were also among those who also took the oath of office.
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Driver sought after deadly hit-and-run in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian and then fled the scene. It happened Monday night along the 2900 block of North Broad Street.
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Asbestos closes Philly elementary school for rest of the week
Carnell Elementary School will remain closed at least through this week as Philadelphia School District officials scramble to fix damaged asbestos in dozens of locations throughout the building.
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Murder trial for ex-Philly cop delayed indefinitely
The murder trial for former Philadelphia police officer Ryan Pownall, which had been scheduled to open Monday, has been delayed indefinitely as the District Attorney’s Office continues to question the state’s use-of-force law for police.
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