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Armed man shot by police during Southwest Philadelphia traffic stop dies

PHILADELPHIA - A man who was shot by police in Philadelphia after he allegedly pulled a gun on officers during a traffic stop has died. Police say two officers in full uniform and a marked patrol car pulled over an adult man driving a white Chevy Malibu near the intersection of Eastwick Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia just before 7:30 a.m.. Officers say the man was acting "very erratic" during the stop.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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El Jefe Mexican Street Food Spices Up Warminster With Birria and Build-Your-Own Burritos

A new Mexican street food spot has set up shop in Warminster, bringing birria, empanadas and build-your-own burrito bowls to York Road. El Jefe Mexican Street Food opened in late October next to Bullard's American Cafe at 543 York Road, filling the space with the kind of menu that leans hard into customization and comfort food.

Warminster, PA · 1d
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Men who attacked and robbed elderly homeless man in 2023 now wanted for his death

Authorities are searching for two men they said beat and robbed an elderly homeless man in Center City three years ago. The victim died over the summer, and now the pair is wanted for homicide.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Guessing Headlights

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Philadelphia Woman Gets a $100 Speeding Ticket for Someone Else’s Jeep

A Philadelphia woman opened a speeding ticket and found a Jeep she did not own. Glare hid part of the license plate, too. That was the plate used to link the Jeep to her. “I ... Read more

Philadelphia, PA · 5h

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The prescription stimulant backorder's impact on Drexel students

Despite the clinical necessity of ADHD medication, strict regulation by the Drug Enforcement Administration has led to intense shortages that have had a negative impact on college students. Prescription stimulants are a class of central nervous system drugs broken into two subtypes. The first class is amphetamines, which increase the...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office

Following a string of scandals surrounding the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office, including an audit that discovered $20 million in misplaced funds, City Council said Thursday it will take a closer look at everyday operations while also ruling out the potential of abolishing the embattled law enforcement authority. The governing body passed...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

WashingtonExaminer

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Philly vile: How radicals took over the School District of Philadelphia

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s recent report, “Antisemitism in K-12 Schools,” found that, in the School District of Philadelphia, “employees—from teachers to senior staff—foment antisemitism in the district” and that they “have been responsible for drafting district curricula.” The result it finds is predictable: The SDP’s curricula “promote ideology justifying violent resistance […]

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

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Philadelphia Sales Tax Hike Could Fund Arts Groups After Museum Closures Sting City

Pennsylvania State Sen. Nikil Saval wants to give Philadelphia a new way to pay for its museums, libraries, theaters, parks and recreation centers: a bump in the city's sales tax. The Philadelphia Democrat announced the proposal Thursday, which would authorize the city to raise its sales and use tax specifically to create a dedicated funding stream for arts, culture and community assets.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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6 Iconic Foods You Can Only Truly Appreciate in Philadelphia

Philadelphia food has strong opinions built into it. Everyone has a favorite counter, a rule about toppings, and a story about a line. These six stops come up again and again in local roundups, Google reviews, and Reddit threads. Each one comes with the order people recommend most. Angelo’s Pizzeria...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Tyrese Maxey's Thanksgiving turkey drive feeds record 5,000 Philly families

That was the constant theme as Tyrese Maxey discussed his latest opportunity to serve Philadelphia families in need. Maxey and his Tyrese Maxey Foundation held their fifth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive on Saturday morning at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center, providing Thanksgiving meals to a record 5,000 local families, including turkey, sides, fresh produce and more.

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

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Philly Neighborhoods, Matched to Your Actual Life

Philadelphia is a city built out of neighborhoods, not a downtown with suburbs bolted on, which is exactly why picking the right one matters more here than in most cities. Rent is still a relative bargain compared to New York or DC, but the gap between a Rittenhouse high-rise and a rowhouse in South Philly is real, and so is the gap in commute, parking headaches, and whether you’ll actually use the park near your place. Here’s the cheat sheet before you dive in.

Philadelphia, PA · 8h

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Glenside Book Garden thriving in its first month, grand opening + new lounge + expanded hours coming soon

Glenside Book Garden, located at 10 E Glenside Avenue, officially opened for business on October 17. The new living-room style bookshop offers a selection of classics, favorites, and current bestsellers. Owner and Glenside native Shawn Pistorino said the first month has been a success, with more facets coming soon. “We’re...

Glenside, PA · 1d

That Ball's Outta Here

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On this date, 26 years ago, Mayor John Street announced the location of the future Citizens Bank Park

On this date, 26 years ago, Mayor John Street finally announced the location of the building site for the brand-new Philadelphia Phillies ballpark.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Mens Journal

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U.S. Storm Leaves 19 Inches of Hail on Roads as Tornadoes Hit 2 States, Trapping Drivers

A November thunderstorm buried cars in ice and forced road crews to bring heavy equipment.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

6abc Action News

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World's largest pickle party returns to Philadelphia

The world's largest pickle party is returning to Philadelphia, with organizers looking to set a world record on National Pickle Day.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Hidden Inside Philadelphia’s SEPTA Building, This Unassuming Pennsylvania Deli Serves Generous Pastrami On Rye

Plenty of people pass through the SEPTA headquarters in Center City Philadelphia for one thing only, a transit pass. Some of them leave with a pass and a sandwich, and the sandwich is the part they talk about later. Tucked inside that busy building is a small family-run deli that...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia man charged in Northampton County child exploitation investigation

NORTHAMPTON CO. (WOLF) — A Philadelphia man is facing charges in Northampton and Montgomery counties after a Bethlehem Police investigation uncovered allegations involving multiple juveniles. Investigators say they believe there may be additional victims. DreVaughn Dior Core, 32, was arrested after Bethlehem detectives received a report that he had...

Northampton County, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Salayah Gibson Last Seen in All Black

A report citing the Philadelphia Police Department says 17-year-old Salayah Gibson was last seen at about 1:30 a.m. on November 12 on the 3xx block of North 63rd Street in West Philadelphia. Police are asking the public for help finding her. Newport Dispatch, citing the Philadelphia Police Department, reports that...

Philadelphia, PA · 5h

CBS Philadelphia

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PECO techs made mistakes, forged report after Bristol nursing home explosion, docs show

Federal investigators found a PECO technician forgot to run a standard gas leak test before the December explosion at Bristol Health and Rehab Center.

Bristol, PA · 23h