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7 residents displaced after flames erupt in Fishtown fire, police say
PHILADELPHIA - A fire broke out in Fishtown early Monday morning, leaving several people without a home. Emergency crews responded to the fire at a home on the 500 block of East Cabout Street around 2:20 a.m. A second alarm was declared nearly an hour and a half later. Several...
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Officials: More than 100 birds, other animals rescued from unsanitary conditions on NJ property
BUENA, N.J. - Two New Jersey residents are in police custody after hundreds of animals were rescued from a property in Atlantic County. According to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, 81-year-old Sigfredo Perez of Newtonville and 49-year-old Queli Merlo of Hammonton were arrested and charged on January 26 with crimes related to owning and training animals for fighting.
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Man ambushed while walking home in possible robbery turned shooting in Frankford, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Police say a robbery took a violent turn when several shots were fired on a street in Philadelphia's Frankford section overnight. No victim could be found when officers initially responded to the scene at 5000 block of Cottage Street around midnight. A short time later, a 28-year-old man...
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Video: Suspects drive up, open fire on man standing next to his car in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Surveillance video captured the moment a man became another victim of gun violence in Philadelphia. Police say the shooting erupted on the 1500 block of 53rd street on January 23. Footage showed the suspects drive up, stop beside a man standing next to his car, fire several shots,...
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Police: Lockdown lifted at Overbrook High School after 15-year-old student shot nearby
PHILADELPHIA - A morning shooting in Overbrook left one teen injured and a high school in the area on a brief lockdown, authorities say. According to police, the shooting occurred in the area of N 61st and Jefferson Streets just before 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Officials say a 15-year-old male...
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Woman struck by gunfire as road rage incident erupts on Lincoln Drive in East Falls, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a 29-year-old woman became the victim of a road rage incident early Saturday morning. Officers were called to a local hospital for a shooting victim around 3:30 a.m. after she arrived by private vehicle. The woman had suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during...
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Police warn parents after edibles disguised as every day snack confiscated from Burlington County teen
MARLTON, N.J. - A popular snack for kids is now a part of police's latest warning to parents after a bag of what seemed to be just tasty, fun-shaped crackers was confiscated from a local teen after authorities discovered it was actually a bag of edibles. Evesham Township Police are...
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Arrest made after man found fatally stabbed on floor of Pizza Hut in Crescentville
PHILADELPHIA - A deadly stabbing led Philadelphia police to a tragic discovery inside a Pizza Hut over the weekend. Officers were called to a report of a person with a gun in the parking lot of the National Wholesale Liquidators on Orthodox Street Saturday afternoon. A short time later, a...
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Police: Quadruple shooting leaves 4 men injured in Oxford Circle
PHILADELPHIA - Four young men were struck when several shots were fired in Philadelphia's Oxford Circle Saturday night. Police say the quadruple shooting took place on the 1400 block of Kerper Street around 9 p.m. Four victims were transported to local hospitals, where they were placed in stable condition:. A...
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Body found in woods near railroad tracks in Port Richmond, police say
PHILADELPHIA - A suspicious death investigation is underway after police say a decomposed body was found in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section late Friday night. Police were called to the 2200 block of East Tioga Street around 11:30 p.m. for reports of a deceased person. A decomposed body was found in...
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Police: Threats made against middle school in Lansdale prompt early dismissal for students
LANSDALE, Pa. - Students at a middle school in Lansdale were dismissed early after multiple threats were made against the school. According to the police, two threats were made against Penndale Middle School on Monday. Authorities say police responded, coordinated with school officials and decided to dismiss students early. Students...
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Armed suspect shot by licensed gun owner during North Philadelphia incident, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a violent crime took a turn when one of the victims fought back against a 17-year-old suspect armed with a gun. Two men, ages 26 and 29, were sitting in a car on the 1800 block of North Mascher Street when then the teen opened a car door around 11 p.m. Saturday.
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Deadly shooting erupts overnight on West Philadelphia street, leaving one man dead
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a West Philadelphia shooting after it claimed the life of one victim early Sunday morning. A man in his 30s was pronounced dead when he was brought to a local hospital by private vehicle around 12:30 a.m. He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds...
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'Getting the help I need': Upper Darby Mayor to seek treatment following arrest on suspicion of DUI
UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer is speaking out for the first time since being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last week. According to a criminal complaint obtained by FOX 29, Keffer was taken into custody on January 26 after being pulled over. The responding officer reported fresh damage to the bumper and front passenger tire on Keffer's car, also noting the smell of alcohol on Keffer, the complaint said.
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4 suspects charged with murder in Roxborough High School shooting to appear in court Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA - A formal arraignment is set to take place Tuesday morning for four suspects accused in the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School. Troy Fletcher, 15; Yaaseen Bivins, 21; Zyhied Jones, 17; and Saleem Miller, 16; each face murder charges for the shooting that claimed the life of 14-year-old Nicholas Elizalde and wounded four others.
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Two men shot in the head during deadly Saturday morning shootings, Philadelphia police say
PHILADELPHIA - Two separate shootings erupted Saturday morning in Philadelphia, leaving two men dead. Police says the first shots were fired near a shopping plaza on the 5700 block of Rising Sun Avenue in Lawncrest just after 6:30 a.m. A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after he...
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Weather Authority: Wintry mix of wet weather expected Tuesday as we end January with a seasonable chill
PHILADELPHIA - The week started off with some above-average temperatures as Monday lingered in the low to mid 50s. But, as we move into the final day of January, temperatures are expected to feel a bit more wintry. Overnight temperatures will drop into the 30s, as clouds are expected to...
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Weather Authority: Monday to be last mild day ahead of wintry, cold week
PHILADELPHIA - Weather has been kind to Eagles fans celebrating last night - and still today - but it won't last long!. Monday is expected to be another mild winter day with temperatures in the 50s this afternoon. A mix of sun and clouds all day as a sprinkle or...
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Outcry continues over brutal beating death of Tyre Nichols as protests continue into second day
UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The UDTJ organization which stands for "Understanding, Devotion, Take Action and Justice" held a small protest under the 69th Street Bridge in Upper Darby Saturday afternoon. "The sign says, ‘Black Cops Bleed Blue.’ Too often times we depend on people of color to step into...
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