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Top Philadelphia news: Judge rules city can host nation's first supervised injection site; more

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Published on February 26, 2020
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Federal judge clears way for nation's first supervised injection site in Philadelphia

The judge ruled Tuesday the injection site does not violate federal law. The facility would give people a place to use illegal drugs under medical supervision.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Man charged with murder of pregnant woman, fetus

Razique Bumpas of the 4000 block of Maywood Street is charged with the murder of 39-year-old Ishan Charmidah Rahman and her unborn baby.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

West Philadelphia parents act as crossing guards, demand city address shortage

Parents at Lea Elementary School say they've had to personally step up to fill the role that should be done by the police department. They say the city needs to act now before their worst fear is realized.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

3 convicted of trafficking drugs in South Philly 

Three people have been convicted of operating a drug trafficking group for several years in South Philadelphia. The charges stemmed from the group’s operation of an almost around-the-clock drug delivery service for several years along the Seventh Street corridor between 2013 and 2016.

Read the full story on (SPC) South Philly CommUNITY.

Philadelphia health officials say they're ready for coronavirus

Philadelphia health officials say they are ready if the coronavirus makes it to the Delaware Valley.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.


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