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Philly May ‘Own’ the Cheesesteak, but Montco Versions Hold Up, Gaining Top Spot in Recent Rating
Many Montgomery County spots made a 2020 list of 60 Philly cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, resulted from a part of a seven-day tour in 2020 to find the ultimate Philly cheesesteak. The research covered the city itself,...
NEXT Weather: Hot Sunday with highs in the 80s, chasing 90 degrees Monday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Funny to think that many of us were under a frost advisory Saturday morning, with all the talk of the heat headed our way over the next few days.It'll be about 20-25 degrees warmer today than yesterday, and about 15 degrees above average, with highs around 83 degrees in Philadelphia, though it'll be much cooler at the shore, where temps will top out around 67 degrees.While Sunday may not be totally sunny, we'll see mixed skies and drier air working its way in for the afternoon. This will help to open the skies a bit and pump...
3 men injured after 3 separate shootings across Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating three separate shootings that left three men injured Friday evening and early Saturday morning. Police said the first incident happened Friday around 9:40 p.m. inside a deli on the 200 block of Church Lane. Responding officers found a 39-year-old man lying on the floor with a...
New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration
Authorities have announced new charges against four juveniles arrested following an exchange of gunfire earlier this month between rival groups that wounded three people and sent participants in a joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan in west Philadelphia running for cover. Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old...
Pennsylvania senator and local officials support student-led encampment
The pro-Palestinian encampment led by students from multiple Philadelphia universities was instructed to disband on Friday evening according to a message from the University of Pennsylvania’s Interim President J. Larry Jameson. Following the protest that began on Temple University’s campus, proceeded to City Hall, Drexel University and stopped on...
Philadelphia Weather, From Chilly Mornings to Warm Weekdays and Possible Showers
Philadelphia is gearing up for a mixed bag of weather, according to the National Weather Service. With the city waking up to mostly cloudy skies and a chilly 43 degrees, the weather is expected to take a mild turn with a high creeping up to 63 later in the day. The National Weather Service predicts the light winds to pick up, hitting south at 5 to 10 mph as morning turns to afternoon.
Bomb Scare Buzzkill, Philly Cops Swarm American Airlines Flight After False Alarm
A bomb scare sent authorities scrambling to meet American Airlines Flight 1738 as it touched down at Philadelphia International Airport. The flight, arriving from Providenciales International Airport in Turks and Caicos, landed safely and without incident despite the threat. Law enforcement, including FBI officials and Philadelphia police, were on hand to greet the plane due to the received bomb threat, as reported by FOX 29.
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