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Patchy fog this morning then highs near 88°F. A National Weather Service Extreme Heat Watch runs Wednesday–Saturday with triple‑digit heat expected midweek.
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Rescue crews recovered a man's body from the Schuylkill River near the Girard Avenue Bridge after witnesses saw him fall; police say the incident is under investigation.
Patchy fog this morning, then warm and mostly cloudy. An Extreme Heat Watch runs July 1–4 with highs near 100°F; call 311 or the PCA Heatline for cooling centers.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Blood Bank of Delmarva declared a blood emergency as inventories fall below critical levels; O‑positive and O‑negative donors are urgently needed.
A 25-year-old man was driven to a Philly hospital after a shooting in East Germantown; his car was hit multiple times and police recovered 17 shell casings.
A Brooklyn man was federally indicted after prosecutors say he traveled to Wilmington to meet a 14‑year‑old he had been messaging online. The indictment alleges money, condoms and marijuana edibles were exchanged.
A large fire at Monroe Energy's Trainer Refinery sent a thick plume over Marcus Hook. Officials urged residents to avoid the area while crews responded.
A 24-year-old man was ambushed outside a Mayfair home; police say multiple gunmen waited in a parked car and opened fire. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips.
Food & Drinks in ...
Cristina Martinez’s South Philly Barbacoa is serving tacos inside Triple Bottom Brewing’s Spring Garden taproom. Expect $7 tacos on fresh corn tortillas and a self‑serve topping bar.
A 16-year-old was found shot on the 1600 block of West 5th Street in Wilmington and later died at a hospital. Detectives say the shooting is under investigation.
A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night near St. James School in North Philadelphia; police released footage and are asking the public for tips.
Mostly clear and mild Wednesday in Philly with highs near 84°F. A cold front brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night into the weekend.
A 28-year-old woman was fatally stabbed on the 1300 block of West Lehigh Avenue in North Philly; police have offered a $20,000 reward for information.
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