Philadelphia/ Community & Society
Published on April 08, 2020
Top Philadelphia news: Driver killed by gunfire; 8 teens accused in attack on homeless manPhoto: Jacqueline Day/Unsplash

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8 teens accused of attacking homeless man at SEPTA station

SEPTA Transit Police Chief Thomas Nestel says the eight teens were 14 and 15 years old. The homeless man was attacked at the Spring Garden Market-Frankford Line station on Monday night.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Search on for missing 10-year-old boy

Police say Kevin Cobbs, Jr. was last seen leaving his father and stepmother's home in West Philadelphia on April 1.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

SEPTA closes stations, limits all transportation modes

The changes include closing 10 Market-Frankford Line stations and eight Broad Street Line and Broad-Ridge Spur stations, while also limiting bus and trolley service.

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Widow of Philadelphia officer issues heartbreaking coronavirus warning

The wife of a Philadelphia police officer is issuing a heartbreaking warning after her husband died from the coronavirus.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Driver dies after 2 men open fire on his truck in West Oak Lane

Police say the victim was driving a GMC pickup truck when two gunmen opened fire. The man was struck multiple times and crashed the truck. According to officials, this happened around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday along the 1800 block of West 65th Avenue.

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