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Top Philadelphia news: Man pleads guilty in 4 execution-style murders; vandals hit West Philly bar

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Published on January 03, 2020
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New police commissioner once won big on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Philadelphia’s new police commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, was a student at the University of San Francisco in November 1996, when "Baywatch" led to her first brush with fame and fortune.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Man pleads guilty to role in 4 execution-style murders in Southwest Philly basement

Robert Long admitted to being part of the murders of two sisters and two stepbrothers in November 2018.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

2 elementary schools remain closed due to asbestos

Before winter break, damage to asbestos-containing pipe insulation was found at both schools. Carnell and McClure elementary schools remain closed to students through today.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

Arrest made in connection with shooting of 15-year-old girl 

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenager on Dec. 5 in West Philadelphia.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

West Philadelphia bar target of vandalism after hosting Proud Boys

The new year got off to a rough start for West Philadelphia bar owner Jack Gillespie. His business was vandalized. It's the latest and most heinous act of vandalism Gillespie said he's encountered. He believes the incident stems from his hosting a far-right group at the bar in November.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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