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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Nine people were rescued off Wildwood beaches Sunday evening after two ocean emergencies minutes apart; Wildwood’s after‑hours team, police and fire pulled swimmers to safety.
A 29-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing in East Falls; a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody, police say.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Neighbors say a six-foot sinkhole on Miller Street has been growing for months and left the Port Richmond block barricaded while crews coordinate sewer and street repairs.
Fire marshals have ruled a Tyson Avenue mosque fire an arson; CAIR has offered a reward and detectives are investigating.
A West Philly man was killed early Sunday and four other people were hospitalized in separate shootings across Philadelphia, police say.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heavy storms put the Philadelphia region under a flood watch and emergency crews recovered a paddleboarder at Marsh Creek State Park.
A mother and her 11-year-old son were killed when trees toppled their tent during severe thunderstorms at Mountain Creek Campground in Gardners, Cumberland County.
A 25-year-old Annville Township man was arrested after prosecutors say he uploaded child sexual abuse material to Discord. He faces multiple felony counts and a preliminary hearing is set for next Thursday.
A Delaware Tech childcare teacher faces a felony child‑abuse charge after police say she picked up a 3‑year‑old by the neck at the Stanton campus center.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers left Harrisburg without a spending plan, pushing the state past its June 30 deadline and raising the risk of delayed payments to schools and social-service providers.
An officer fired a weapon outside St. Christopher's Hospital in North Philadelphia; two people were shot and a gun was recovered as investigators probe the scene.
A Blackwood family mourns 3‑year‑old Elijah Stephen after a backyard pool drowning. His father attempted CPR and the family has launched a GoFundMe; organ donation is planned.
An Extreme Heat Warning runs July 1–4 in Philadelphia. Highs may top 100°F; cooling centers are open and water shutoffs are suspended during the emergency.
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