Philadelphia/ Community & Society
Published on April 06, 2020
Top Philadelphia news: Part of Walnut Street closed, Holiday Inn Express now quarantine site; morePhoto: Dominic Lacivita/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Former Eagles kicker Tom Dempsey dies at 73 from COVID-19

In four seasons with the Eagles, Dempsey finished with 66 field goals and 282 points, ninth among kickers in Eagles history.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

City closes part of Walnut Street, turns Holiday Inn Express into quarantine site

The 1300 block of Walnut Street in Center City is closed to cars beginning today.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

2 children allegedly abducted at knifepoint from home are safely located

Two children who were allegedly abducted from their mother’s Northeast Philadelphia home at knifepoint have been located and are safe with police. Philadelphia police say the suspect is allegedly the father of the 3-year-old girl.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Police search for suspects after video shows postal worker being assaulted on SEPTA platform

The attack happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on the Broad Street Line platform at City Hall.

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.

Spreading Philly love: 1,000 cheesesteaks donated to hospital workers around the region

Pat's King of Steaks is sending sandwiches to medical staff in Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York City.

Read the full story on Billy Penn.


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