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Late-night rain tonight will give way to a heightened severe-storm threat Monday, March 16, with damaging winds and localized flooding possible.
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AMY Northwest, a small Roxborough magnet, is slated for phase-out under the district’s facilities plan, prompting angry parents and packed public testimony.
Clear start and gusty winds today; heavy rain and a severe‑weather chance arrive Sunday night into Monday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A runway lighting malfunction at PHL forced a temporary ground stop Friday and left arriving flights more than 100 minutes behind schedule.
Politics & Govt in ...
A state House panel advanced bills to expand nondiscrimination, widen hate‑crime protections and ban the panic defense — but the GOP‑controlled Senate stands in the way.
Community College of Philadelphia will raise in‑district tuition to $174 per credit this fall — the first increase in nine years, college officials say. Help and aid options will be available.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sublease warehouse listings in Philadelphia have climbed to a new high, reshaping availability as occupiers trim footprints and landlords offer more concessions.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A teen was shoved and punched at Penncrest High after two nonstudents allegedly slipped into the building; state police are investigating.
Rain and gusty northwest winds sweep through Philadelphia Thursday; temps will tumble and a brief wet‑snow mix could slick grassy areas.
A Kensington family is offering a $2,500 reward after their son’s therapy Yorkie, Mahia, was taken from outside their home in late December.
Prosecutors say Christina Gallo supplied a fentanyl‑xylazine mix that killed her roommate and then used the victim's debit cards to empty her accounts; she was arraigned March 10.
A 25-year-old man was hospitalized after an early-morning shooting on the 2200 block of North 8th Street in North Philadelphia. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Warm, muggy Wednesday with highs near 78–79°F. Late storms could bring gusty winds.
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