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Top Philadelphia news: Suspect sought in fatal shooting at Target; ex-rep stole from charity; more

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Published on January 24, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Mayor says Mummers parade could be over

Mayor Jim Kenney put the Mummers on notice: The longtime Philadelphia tradition will be over if changes are not made.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Former Rep. Johnson-Harrell pleads guilty to stealing from charity

A former state representative faces three months in jail after pleading guilty Thursday to charges she took money from a charity she established and spent it on vacations, clothing and other personal needs.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Suspect sought in deadly shooting in Target parking lot; homicides soar 82% over last year

Police are searching for the person who killed a 25-year-old man in a Target parking lot. The triple shooting happened Tuesday night on City Avenue. Homicides this year are 82% higher than at this time in 2019.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Biometric screening pilot program in effect at airport 

Facial recognition technology is in effect at three international gates at the Philadelphia International Airport for 45 days.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

City Council introduces legislation to sue Pennsylvania over gun laws

The Philadelphia City Council is preparing to sue the state, so the city can enact its own gun laws. 

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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