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A man was struck and later died early Monday in Nicetown while jump‑starting his car; police arrested a driver in the hit‑and‑run. The investigation is ongoing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and seasonable today in Philadelphia with a high near 79F. Minor tidal flooding is possible along the Atlantic coast Monday evening (June 15).
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Long Island developer has filed permits for a six-story, 100-unit apartment with a rooftop pool at 639–53 N. Broad St.; demolition permits were issued this week.
Hot Sunday with highs near 92°F; scattered severe storms likely late tonight. Expect gusty winds, heavy rain and marine advisories nearby.
Three Philadelphia police officers were shot Saturday in Wynnefield; a suspect is in custody and the officers were taken to Penn Presbyterian for treatment.
A Brookhaven ex‑pizzeria manager was sentenced to 7½–15 years after pleading guilty to rapes and child‑sex offenses involving teenage employees. Authorities say multiple videos and images were recovered.
Community & Society in ...
The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia broke ground on an $8M Center for Well‑Being in West Philly that will combine free healthcare with workforce, housing and youth services.
Sunny and less-humid Saturday with highs near 89°F. Coastal Flood Advisory tonight; storms possible Sunday evening.
A Millersville woman has been charged after prosecutors say she pushed her 63‑year‑old mother into a wall and down exterior stairs; the mother later died and the death was ruled a homicide.
A 2-month-old left in a running minivan was recovered safe after the vehicle was stolen and crashed in Northeast Philadelphia; police arrested a suspect.
Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Friday with highs near 96 and heat‑index readings over 100. Cooling centers are open and scattered storms are possible late today.
Politics & Govt in ...
Sen. Carolyn Comitta circulated a memo this spring to restrict retail nitrous‑oxide sales after reporting found flavored and high‑volume canisters being sold in smoke shops across the Philadelphia region.
A new 15,000-square-foot pop-up plaza outside Reading Terminal Market opens on Filbert Street, presented by Thomas Jefferson University, with vendors, a bar and live music through Aug. 2.
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