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Kensington Avenue will be shut down for a "planned encampment resolution" on Wednesday
Kensington Avenue will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday as city workers work on "a planned encampment resolution on the 3000 and 3100 blocks," the city of Philadelphia said in a release.
Pat's Steaks reopens Wednesday, adding sandwiches that have never been on its menu before
The famous origin story of Pat's King of Steaks involves founder Pat Olivieri at a hot dog stand deciding to make himself a sandwich with chopped meat and customers asking for that instead of hot dogs. There's a similar story behind the birth of the cheesesteak shop's new breakfast sandwiches.
SEPTA Bus Struck by Car in North Philly Hit-and-Run, Leading to Multiple Injuries
A SEPTA bus became an unexpected target of a wayward car Saturday evening in North Philly, resulting in several injuries. The incident, which unfolded around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Broad Street and Lindley Avenue, saw a car collide with a Route J bus after the vehicle reportedly careered onto the sidewalk, as per 6abc.com.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 66-Year-Old Brenda Womack
The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently seeking help from the public to find a woman reported missing from Philly's 25th District. Brenda Womack, 66, was last observed on the 47XX block of C Street on May 3rd, at the hour of half past 2 p.m., according to a post on the Philadelphia Police Department's official website.
Four shot, one fatally, at Philadelphia graduation party
PHILADELPHIA — One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a Philadelphia graduation party Saturday night. Police say an 18-year-old man was killed, and a 23-year-old and two 17-year-olds were wounded in what they believe was a drive-by shooting. One of the 17-year-olds is in critical condition.
Philadelphia Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Armed Carjacking at Exxon Station
A manhunt is underway following a carjacking at gunpoint that occurred at an Exxon gas station at 234 N. 63rd St, according to Philadelphia police. The incident took place in the early hours of May 5th, where an unnamed individual was robbed of their 2009 light silver Dodge Nitro, details Philadelphia Police Blotter provided.
Over 100 Displaced After Fire Ravages West Philadelphia Apartment Building, Community Rallies to Aid Residents
A devastating blaze swept through a West Philadelphia apartment building, leaving more than a hundred residents without a home on Sunday afternoon. Authorities reported that the fire broke out on the 4900 block of Spruce Street, sending locals into a scramble to secure their safety as police arrived around 4:38 p.m. responding to calls of people trapped inside, according to FOX29.
Xylazine criminalization headed to governor's desk
(The Center Square) — Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer expanding into the illicit drug market, will soon face more restrictions as Pennsylvania tries to combat overdoses and the social ills of drug abuse. A bill championed by Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset, would make xylazine possession a felony offense while allowing it for veterinary purposes. House Bill 1661 passed 169-34 in the House back in October and cleared the Senate 49-1 in...
Woman arrested after visit to state prison
Coal Township, Pa. — A woman who was attempting to visit an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Coal Township was arrested after officers discovered she had drugs on her. Bahtia A. Greene, 31, of Philadelphia, went to visit an inmate on April 19 at SCI-Coal Township when a drug canine alerted staff to the possible presence of narcotics, according to Trp. Austin Bennett of state police at Stonington. Greene was signing in at the time. ...
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