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Crime & Emergencies in ...
I‑76 lanes through Center City reopened after an overnight crash that killed a woman walking on the expressway. Police say the driver stayed and is cooperating as detectives investigate.
A late-night fire near South 55th and Ludlow in West Philadelphia injured two children and prompted multiple rescues; one child is in critical condition.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hazy, smoky skies and a midday Heat Advisory make Thursday uncomfortable in Philly; expect highs near 96°F and spotty storms.
A deep‑seated fire at an EMR scrapyard in Darby Township sent smoke across Philadelphia and prompted air‑quality checks; two firefighters were treated.
New Jersey's attorney general sued a Pennsylvania vendor, accusing him of using gun shows and online sales to move untraceable ghost‑gun kits into the state.
CBS News Philadelphia anchor Siafa Lewis says a phone call cost him $7,000. Banks and the FTC warn rising imposter scams rely on stolen one-time codes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
JPMorgan is committing $24 million to Philadelphia’s shipbuilding cluster, directing most of the funds to a $100M Navy Yard expansion tied to submarine work.
A corner rowhome near 60th and Spruce lost part of its outer wall early Wednesday, exposing rooms and scattering bricks. There were no injuries and investigators are on scene.
Community & Society in ...
A packed town hall in Falls Township turned into a showdown as neighbors demanded answers about Amazon’s data center, generators and potential impacts on air, water and power.
Durkio, a 5-year-old emotional-support dog, was euthanized after intervening in a West Chester dog attack; the family says they will seek charges while the SPCA investigates.
A 20-year-old nanny waived a preliminary hearing after prosecutors say a 7-month-old in her care suffered repeated injuries; she now faces felony child-abuse counts.
A 37-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting on Roosevelt Boulevard; police made an apprehension and the investigation is ongoing.
Troopers stopped a speeding van on the PA Turnpike and say they found more than 700 pounds of marijuana and 200 THC cartridges, worth an estimated $3.3 million.
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