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Top Philadelphia news: 5 dead in weekend violence; city gives out free food to anyone in need; more

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Published on March 31, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Man shot in head, killed while riding Market-Frankford line

Police said a 41-year-old man was shot in the head and killed while riding the Market-Frankford line early Monday morning in the city's Kensington section. Investigators said they believe the motive was robbery.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

2-year-old boy among 5 people shot during birthday party in North Philadelphia

The gunman opened fire into a crowd around 10 p.m. Monday along the 2300 block of W. Harold Street, according to investigators.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Police exchange gunfire with man barricaded inside Holmesburg home

The tense stand-off in Holmesburg on Sunday night left one man in critical condition.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

5 dead, several injured after violent weekend in Philadelphia

Gunfire killed at least five people and wounded others in recent days in Philadelphia, authorities said.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

City giving out free boxes of food to anyone in need

The city of Philadelphia has free boxes of food prepared for pick up for anyone who needs one, with each box designed to last five days. This is in addition to the meal sites already set up for students while schools are closed.

Read the full story on Eater Philly.


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