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Philadelphia invites residents to apply for the Citizen Police Oversight Commission to improve police practices, with an August 23 deadline for applications.
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The Pennsylvania Superior Court reinstated third-degree murder charges against ex-bouncer Kenneth Frye for the 2022 death of a man outside an LGBTQ bar in Center City.
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The City of Philadelphia’s OHR is hosting civil service career information sessions throughout August, aimed at aiding locals in understanding the city's hiring process.
John Nusslein was sentenced to 25 years for two violent carjackings in Philadelphia, one resulting in death and the other in serious injury. He pled guilty to the charges.
A section of Graffiti Pier in Philadelphia collapsed into the Delaware River, with no victims found after a U.S. Coast Guard search. The pier had been closed since 2018 due to safety concerns.
The Philadelphia Police seek help to find 19-year-old Messiah Ransom, missing since July 31. He was last seen on Ridge Ave, wearing a red shirt and distinctive green and black Nikes.
Camden's crackdown on illegal dumping rewards whistleblowers, enhances surveillance with new cameras, and aims to improve city safety and cleanliness.
Montgomery County officials have identified Isaiahs Hernandez-Geronimo's remains found in a wooded area, with no evidence of foul play detected in his death.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
PennDOT will close the HOV ramp on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights for paving, part of the McKnight Road improvement project.
The FBI Philadelphia office highlighted efforts against human trafficking in honor of World Day Against Trafficking of Persons, stressing the importance of awareness and multi-agency cooperation.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is set to perform mosquito control spraying in Pennypack and Fairmount Parks to target mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus.
Delaware County officials have clarified in a statement that the county does not serve as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, countering rumors and mistaken listings on websites.
A shooting occurred in West Philadelphia during an attempted robbery, leaving a 26-year-old man and a 16-year-old suspect critically injured. A second teen was arrested; police are investigating.
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