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Teen shot near Philadelphia home
A teenager was shot overnight not far from his Philadelphia home and police continued to search for the gunman. Léelo en español aquí. Police officers rushed to the area of North 8th and Luzerne streets before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to find a crime scene, but no shooting victim, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
4-Year-Old Critical After Northeast Philadelphia Crash: Authorities
The wreck happened near Frankford and Solly avenues just before 5 p.m., PPD said. A 67-year-old man in a red Hyundai lost control of his car and struck a white Volkswagen on the driver's side at the intersection, authorities said. The Volkswagen spun out and hit an overpass pillar on its passenger side.
Meat and cheese left behind on greased pole weeks after South Philly's Italian Market Festival
PHILADELPHIA - You know the saying "It's a Philly Thing?" This is exactly what they are talking about!. South Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival wrapped up almost four weeks ago, but the meat and cheese from the greased pole tradition remain hanging at the top. Every year, people attempt the climb...
The Battleship New Jersey begins its trip home on Friday. What you should know
The Battleship New Jersey will begin its two-part trip home on Friday, June 14. This first trip comes nearly three months after the ship made its historic move to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for drydock and repairs — the first time the vessel left Camden's Waterfront in more than two decades. ...
Philadelphia Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspect in Early Morning Robbery on 2nd Street
Philadelphia Police are reaching out to the community as they seek assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent robbery. The incident, captured on video and shared with the public, occurred early on the morning of May 30, 2024, just as the city was stirring to life. The robbery...
EBT card-skimming scam leaves victims in Pennsylvania, New York and elsewhere in limbo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Since the start of this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services noted more than 2,400 stolen SNAP benefit requests have been filed across the state. A spokesperson said it is unclear how many are from a recent card skimming scam targeting these benefits.Over the last several days, CBS News Philadelphia has heard from dozens of people living in and outside the Delaware Valley.Takiyah Holmes was at a loss for words on Tuesday. Last week, she said her SNAP benefits were stolen and used at stores in New York City. All that is left, she said, is $0.25...
Police search for car in deadly hit and run in Frankford
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Police are looking for a car that was part of a deadly hit and run in Frankford. Police reported that a 2016-2020 silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling eastbound in the intersection between Kensington and Torresdale Avenue when it crashed into a 44-year-old man. The victim died shortly after the […]
Police seek repeat riverward restaurant robber
Police in Philadelphia are seeking help from the public to identify a man who, officials believe, is responsible for the armed robberies of at least two restaurants in the city's riverward communities since May 24. According to police, the first incident that this individual is believed to be involved in...
2024 Independence Day fireworks schedule
Looking for fireworks for Independence Day? Here's a list of area locations hosting fireworks and other activities. Do you have a location you don't see listed that should be included in this list? Let us know at wdelnews@wdel.com. DELAWARE. Bethany Beach - July 4 - Bethany's 40th celebration of Independence...
Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Month
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new Philadelphia store in Northeast Philly on June 14, followed by a new South Philly store on June 21. Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening a new store at Roosevelt Mall and Quartermaster Plaza, respectively, later this month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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