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Abington’s Marching Ghosts place 2nd at U.S. Bands Championships

The Abington Senior High School Marching Ghosts placed second at the U.S. Bands Class 5A Championships at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown on Sunday, November 8. The squad scored 91.55 and earned caption awards for Best Overall Effect and Best Color Guard. 32 seniors accepted the second place trophy, school officials said.

Abington Township, PA · 23h

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Sunrise Activists Block I-76 Ramp Before 76ers Opener, Demand $415M for Philly

About 10 Sunrise Philadelphia activists shut down the Broad Street exit ramp from I-76 during rush hour on Oct. 22, timing the blockade just before tip-off of LeBron James’ first game with the 76ers. Traffic backed up onto the interstate for roughly 20 minutes, and police did not respond to the scene for more than 20 minutes after the demonstration began. No one was seriously injured and no arrests were made.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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As overdose deaths fall, a changing drug supply is making Philadelphia’s opioid crisis harder to escape

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. “Excruciating doesn’t even begin to cover it,” said Thomas Harris, who’s been using “dope” for years. “Physically, I’ve never felt closer to dying.”

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

KYW News Radio

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Man riding bike hits 60-year-old woman in face in Chinatown, police say

Philadelphia police are looking for a man seen on video hitting a woman in the face while riding his bike in Chinatown last week.

Philadelphia, PA · 5h

KYW News Radio

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Bucks County man accused of arson now faces gun and drug charges

A 51-year-old Bucks County man already charged with arson is now facing gun and drug charges. Police seized 20 guns, ammunition, a bulletproof vest and more than a pound of meth from his residence.

Bucks County, PA · 5h

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US Marshals Take Man Wanted by Bensalem Police into Custody Taken Into Custody

On August 25, 2026, the Bensalem Township Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Jose Adolfo Samayoa-Ortiz, a 51-year-old resident of Plainfield, New Jersey, on multiple counts of unlawful contact with a minor, sexual abuse of a child, and other related offenses. The investigation revealed that in November 2025, Samayoa-Ortiz...

Bensalem Township, PA · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Philadelphia — a city of stoops and murals, of rowhomes pressed shoulder to shoulder, where the scent of garlic and simmering tomatoes drifts through open windows, and the clang of the trolley harmonizes with laughter spilling from corner trattorias. Here, the city’s soul is stitched by generations of Italian immigrants, by the rhythm of South Philly’s markets, by the swirl of languages and the warmth of neighbors who know your name. It’s a place where food isn’t just sustenance — it’s a celebration, a gathering, a memory passed from hand to hand, plate to plate.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Police seek suspects in Doylestown Laundry Room theft

Central Bucks Regional Police have launched an investigation into a theft that occurred at The Laundry Room on South Clinton Street in October. Police said they believe two individuals shown in the video below may be suspects in the theft that took place on Oct. 8. The suspects were at The Laundry Room before the incident, according to police.

Doylestown, PA · 12h

Festivaltopia

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Philadelphia’s Homeless Crisis Reaches Boiling Point Amid 2026 Arctic Blast and Kensington’s Downfall

Introduction (Image Credits: Pixabay) Subzero temperatures have turned Philadelphia’s streets into a frozen nightmare, pushing the city’s homeless population to the brink as shelters overflow and outreach efforts strain under the weight of unrelenting cold. In Kensington, long synonymous with despair, sprawling encampments now battle wind chills nearing -20°F, amplifying a crisis that’s claimed lives ... Read more The post Philadelphia’s Homeless Crisis Reaches Boiling Point Amid 2026 Arctic Blast and Kensington’s Downfall appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

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Philadelphia man draws prison on gun and drug charges in Lower Providence incident

NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man was sent to prison for up to three years after he admitted that he illegally possessed a gun, methamphetamine and a stolen motorcycle when police discovered him trespassing at a vacant warehouse in Lower Providence Township. Ryan Hemighaus, 36, most recently of the 400...

Philadelphia, PA · 4h

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Accused Philly salon murderer smoked crack during assaults, court documents allege

Investigators said the victims did not know Jamal Pistoria and that the acts appear to have been random.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Axios

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Philadelphia police watchdog chair resigns after bribery charges

The leader of Philadelphia's police watchdog has resigned as he faces charges for allegedly accepting a bribe to share confidential information in a criminal case. Why it matters: The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has installed an interim chair as it looks to turn the page on another ugly chapter in a history marred by controversy, infighting and stalled progress.

Philadelphia, PA · 3h

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Zitner’s has opened a new chocolate factory in Hatfield

An iconic Philadelphia candy company’s chocolate eggs are back after they were missing from shelves last Easter. “We are back,” Zitner’s posted to Instagram last week. The century-old Philadelphia candy company, known for their peanut butter eggs, Coconut Cream, and best-seller Butter Krak, is back in production after it missed the 2026 holiday season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Zitner’s Fine Confections now has a new chocolate factory in Hatfield and its products are expected to return to Philadelphia-area grocery shelves in December.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Jayliana Reid

Philadelphia police are asking anyone with information to come forward after a 14-year-old girl went missing from the city's 25th District earlier this month. Jayliana Reid was last seen around 9 p.m. last Friday on the 700 block of East Hilton Street, and investigators have not said whether she has since been found.

Philadelphia, PA · 5h

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Pill bottle, phone records helped solve killing of Philadelphia music artist

Tariq Cummings, 35, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of music artist Jerelle Bey in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 3h

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Man exposes himself to woman at Haverford Reserve, police say

An investigation is underway after a man exposed himself to a woman near a popular trail in Delaware County over the weekend, investigators said. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near a trail at the Haverford Reserve in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania. A woman told police she saw a man with his pants down in the distance. She said the man then hid behind a tree as she looked back. NBC10 later confirmed a group of young girls between the ages of 6 and 7 canceled their scheduled trail hike at the reserve Tuesday afternoon because of the report.

Haverford, PA · 1h

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Delco Patient Pronounced Dead After Ambulance Crash In Philadelphia: Police

A patient being transported in a Delaware County ambulance was pronounced dead after the medic unit collided with a car in Philadelphia on Monday evening, Nov. 9, police said. The crash involving the medic unit and a Nissan Altima happened at the intersection of 63rd and Race streets around 6:03 p.m…

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

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Redeemer Health Bets Its Future on Senior Care as Holy Redeemer Hospital Heads for Sale

Redeemer Health plans to build its future around rehabilitation and senior care, even if Holy Redeemer Hospital does not survive, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Meadowbrook-based nonprofit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 1. Its board decided that leaving acute care offers the best chance...

Philadelphia, PA · 8h

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Missing Person Trey Davis from the 14th District

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Trey Davis, who was last seen on Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., at his residence on the 1300 block of Cliveden Street. Trey is described as a Black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall,...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Potential nor'easter to bring rain, wind, and even some snow to region

Scott Williams has the latest on a late week storm that is expected to bring cooler temps, rain, and wind to most of the area while some to the north could see some flakes.

Philadelphia, PA · 5h