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Gunmen in White Sedan Kill Man, Wound Woman on Francisville Street

Three men in dark clothing pulled up in a white sedan on the 1600 block of Francis Street Thursday afternoon, got out, and opened fire, killing a 44-year-old man and grazing a 22-year-old woman before speeding off in an unknown direction. Police said the shooting happened around 3:13 p.m. in the city's Francisville neighborhood, a quiet residential stretch not far from other recent gunfire in the area.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week: Dennis Shaw, Chester High School

A Voice calls out from the hallway at Chester High School, "Coach, do you have a second?" Then, amid the din of squeaking sneakers and slamming lockers, The Voice fires back from his corner office, "Get in here and bring your backpack!" Then, the bell rings as chattering students shuffle...

Chester, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia's Long-Delayed Schuylkill Swing Bridge Finally Set To Open Nov. 13

A new swing bridge over the Schuylkill River just south of the Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge is scheduled to open on November 13 at 2 p.m., finally closing a missing link in Philadelphia's trail network after years of setbacks. The 1,000-foot span, known as Schuylkill Crossing, will connect Bartram's Garden and Grays Ferry, giving pedestrians and cyclists an off-road path between Southwest Philadelphia and Center City.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Crime on SEPTA at lowest level in 16 years. Agency credits its Virtual Patrol Unit

Crime on SEPTA is at its lowest level in 16 years. One reason why: the transit agency’s Virtual Patrol Unit, which monitors live feeds of the system’s 30,000 cameras.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Whole Foods, L.L. Bean, and Toll Townhomes Coming to Upper Providence

A Whole Foods Market is coming to Upper Providence Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. So are L.L. Bean, Barnes & Noble, and 122 Toll Brothers townhomes. All of them are part of the District at Black Rock. The mixed-use project is rising on a former Quest...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Brewerytown Gunman Caught on Camera After Shooting Man in the Back

A 49-year-old man remains in critical condition after being shot in the lower back on the 2900 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Brewerytown, and Philadelphia police are now asking the public to help identify the gunman caught on surveillance camera during the attack. Investigators say the shooting happened around 8 a.m. on October 21 and that the suspect fled the scene on foot along Glenwood Avenue.

Philadelphia, PA · 21h

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Man charged with crashing into 2 Philly officers while fleeing traffic stop

A man is facing several charges after two officers were hurt as a car was trying to escape a traffic stop last weekend, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Ashley Tradewell, 46, was inside driving a car that was pulled over along the 300 block of East Erie Ave in North Philadelphia at around 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2026.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Dog shot after 9-year-old boy attacked in Philadelphia's Parkside section: Police

During the incident, police say a man shot the dog in an effort to rescue the child.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Villanova Defense Shuts Out Richmond

The First Clean Sheet for Villanova Since Elon in 2023. Both teams came into the game in a four-way tie for second place in the Patriot League, A win is a must to stay in contention for the league title. Villanova put together a complete game effort to win 30 – 0 over the Richmond Spiders. In the game Villanova running back Isaiah Ragland, who ran for 125 yards on 17 carries, reached the 2,000 yards rushing milestone in his career.

Villanova, PA · 16h

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Pipeline Strike Spills Thousands of Gallons of Fuel, Bridgeport Homes Evacuated

Thousands of gallons of aviation fuel spilled underground in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon after construction crews struck a buried pipeline, triggering shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and the shutdown of a major roadway in the Montgomery County borough. Officials told NBC10 Philadelphia that the pipeline belongs to Sunoco and that the rupture happened...

Bridgeport, PA · 1d

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Zoning Board Rejects 420-Unit Lancaster Avenue Project, Developer Vows Fight

5100 Lancaster Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed 45-Unit Building. A proposal to build 420 apartments across three Lancaster Avenue properties in West Philadelphia's Cathedral Park area has stalled at the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which ruled against the developer following a contentious hearing on Oct. 21. The plan from Haverford Square Properties called for 42 affordable units, but it also asked for a building six feet taller than current zoning allows, a sticking point that proved decisive before the board.

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

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The Big Dill to take over South Philly for National Pickle Day with 1,200-person record attempt

The Big Dill returns to Philadelphia on Nov. 14 at Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organizers will attempt to break a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as pickles, outfitting 1,200 attendees in numbered suits. The celebration features...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Permits Issued for Nine-Unit Residential Building at 1258 South 45th Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, nine-unit multi-family building at 1258 South 45th Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Th development’s floor area will total 8,523 square feet. The project will offer a cellar and three private roof decks with individual access. The project team consists of KORE Architecture as responsible for the designs and TNA Builders LLC as the contractor.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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This Philadelphia Indian Restaurant Serves Garlic Naan, Curries, and Hakka Noodles

You can order chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and Hakka noodles at the same Philadelphia restaurant. Manayunk Indian Grille brings traditional Indian dishes and Indo-Chinese favorites together at 4425 Main Street. The menu goes well beyond the usual curries. You’ll find vegetable samosas, saag paneer, gobi Manchurian, and mixed tandoori...

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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How This Brunch Spot Won Local Hearts With IRRESISTIBLE Pancakes and Skillets in Philadelphia, PA

Open Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM | Sat–Sun, 9 AM–4 PM. Philadelphia takes brunch seriously, and Green Eggs Café gives the city plenty to talk about before anyone has finished their first plate of pancakes. At its Midtown Village outpost, breakfast favorites get the full celebration...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Family, friends remember pilot Jeff Gregory at celebration of life in Montgomery County

Family, friends remember pilot Jeff Gregory at celebration of life in Montgomery County. His 3 children shared memories of a father who, despite a demanding career, made the most of the time they had together.

Montgomery County, PA · 19h

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Join neighbors in celebrating the life of Yvonne B. Haskins this Saturday

Yvonne B. Haskins gave her time, legal expertise, and heart to Germantown. Neighbors are invited to celebrate her life Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Ave. The post Join neighbors in celebrating the life of Yvonne B. Haskins this Saturday appeared first on Resolve Philly .

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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The Price is right: C.B. East runs over Ridley in playoff payback

RIDLEY TWP., Pa. — There was nothing Friday night to indicate such, but if this football thing eventually has to end in the far-flung future of Hunter Pulford, he’ll almost certainly have public relations to fall back on. The handshaking but sure-handed Central Bucks East gentlemanly junior quarterback...

Ridley Township, PA · 1d

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Holy Ghost bounces back from PCL letdown, wins first district title since 2014

Holy Ghost soccer is back. Despite a disappointing end to their inaugural season in the Philadelphia Catholic League in Monday’s final, the Firebirds are returning to the PIAA state tournament for the first time since 2019 and won their first district championship since 2014 with a 4-0 win over Science Leadership Academy on Thursday afternoon at Northeast High School.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Former Atlantic City, NJ, Council President Released From Federal Prison

On July 23, 2025, Craig Callaway was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb in Camden, New Jersey.

Atlantic City, NJ · 4h