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Top Philadelphia news: Teen accused of killing foster mom; dismembered body found in basement; more

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Published on January 17, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Teen accused of killing his foster mother, then going on shopping spree

The 17-year-old bought breakfast and sneakers in West Philadelphia hours after he allegedly fatally stabbed his foster mother, law enforcement sources said. 

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Woman's body found partially dismembered in basement 

An investigation is underway, possibly as a case of human trafficking, after authorities found a woman's body in the basement of a South Philadelphia home on Thursday night.  

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Yangming restaurant to close next month 

The operators of China Gourmet of Northeast Philadelphia are expected to take over.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Nearly century-old gas main cracked, providing fuel for South Philadelphia explosion that killed 2

Aging infrastructure is blamed in the gas explosion that killed two people last month.

Read the full story on NBC10 Philadelphia.

Police 'scoop-and-run' tactic aims to save lives

With increasing frequency, when police officers arrive on the scene, there are no paramedics nearby. Instead of waiting, they scoop the victims up, put them in their patrol car and rush them to a trauma center.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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