Future of 2 Philadelphia charter schools unclear, creating confusion for families

TACONY - A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood.Officials said the shooting happened near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Disston Street late Friday afternoon, just after 4 p.m.Officers found a man in the street, suffering from four gunshot wounds.Police rushed him to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.Police are actively investigating the shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - A man and two children were hospitalized after police say they were struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday afternoon in West Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of 56th and Vine streets around noon. Police said two girls, ages 5 and 3, sustained "bodily injuries" in the crash.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a car and its occupants in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia. Authorities say the shooting happened Monday at 8:35 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a 4-year-old child is fighting for their life after being shot Thursday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section. The shooting reportedly happened on East Penn Street around 8:30 p.m.Chief Inspector Scott Small from the Philadelphia Police Department said the 4-year-old is in critical condition at a local hospital. No information has been shared on what sparked the gunfire, and police have not said if any arrests have been made. This is a developing story

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm Thursday night about what he views as extremist threats to American democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism. He's aiming to reframe the November elections as part of an unceasing battle for the "soul of the nation."Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, it's a reprise of Biden's 2020 campaign theme, casting the midterm election stakes in as dire terms as those that sent him to the Oval Office.

CHICAGO - Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.The Republican governor announced Wednesday that Chicago — along with Washington D.C.

PHILADELPHIA - Thursday marks one year since Category 4 Hurricane Ida tore through the East Coast, bringing devastation and damage to the Delaware Valley. According to FOX Weather, the storm made landfall in Grand Isle, Louisiana, before moving along the East Coast, dumping more than 10 inches of rain across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

PHILADELPHIA - Two men were shot while sitting outside of a friend's apartment in Southwest Philadelphia, police say. Officials say the incident happened just after 11 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is shoring up its security measures ahead of a visit from President Joe Biden who will deliver a prime time speech outside Independence Hall on Thursday. The White House announced that Biden will make a stop in Philadelphia while he was in Pennsylvania stumping for democratic senate candidate John Fetterman. Billed as a major address just over two months before the midterm elections, Biden, the White House said, will discuss how the nation's standing in the world and its democracy are at stake."He will talk about the progress we have made as a nation to protect our democracy, but how our rights and freedoms are still under attack," the White House said. "And he will make clear who is fighting for those rights, fighting for those freedoms, and fighting for our democracy."MORE LOCAL HEADLINESBiden's visit to Philadelphia will come two days after police said a teenager fired shots into the air on Market Street in Old City, causing tourists and bystanders to scramble in panic. The shooting, which happened just two blocks away from where Biden will make his address, highlights the city's worsening problem with gun violence.

NETHER PROVIDENCE, Pa. - A young girl from Delaware County is saving lives, even after she lost her own, her sudden loss immediately helping to save the lives of two people and maybe more in the future."Mackenzie was the biggest personality in the room," mom Liz Raiburn described her daughter.Liz has been posting a picture of her 7-year-old daughter Mackenzie Rose every week since she’s been born.Those proud mom posts continued through the summer, even after the Wallingford family got devastating news from her doctors."We spent about six days in the hospital and that’s when we got the diagnosis of Severe Aplastic Anemia," Liz said.Mackenzie had a rare bone marrow disorder and desperately needed a transplant to stay alive. Thanks to a bone marrow donor, over the weekend, Mackenzie was sent to Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington for the procedure.But, the surgery didn’t go as planned."During her transplant, she complained of a severe headache and her blood pressure got high," Liz explained.

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jacket to drop off her son Prince Harry at Wetherby School in London, January 1991. Prince William is accompanying them.

GLENDALE, Calif. - Glendale police are investigating after the robbery of an elderly woman in broad daylight was caught on camera.The incident happened on Aug. 26. Video shared with FOX 11 from the victim's son shows his 84-year-old mother sitting with a friend in front of a home when a gray SUV pulls up in front of the driveway. If you look closely, this same SUV is seen on camera driving up and down on the same street in front of the home several times.An unknown woman gets out of the car and approaches the two elderly women, giving the victim what appears to be a hug. The whole thing was caught on camera.They exchange words and the victim is handed something from the suspect.

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash left one man dead, and another hospitalized in Bridesburg on Wednesday.Police say a motorcyclist was hit by a Toyota Scion on the 2600 block of Bridge Street around 7 a.m.The car was attempting to make a turn onto I-95, according to police.MORE HEADLINES:The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man, was pronounced dead on the scene.Police say the vehicle's driver was transported to a local hospital, but his condition is unknown.The crash is currently under investigation.

Katie Price is set to open up about her struggles in a brand new Channel 4 documentary about her downfall, called Katie Price: Trauma and Me. Katie, 44, will discuss her mental health struggles and battle with PTSD, as well as the "demon" inside her in the candid new show and her family also have their say on her dramatic life too,The former glamour model split from her first husband Peter Andre in 2009 after four years of marriage and two children together, Junior and Princess. READ MORE: Katie Price hints at Love Island hosting gig as she asks fans if she should get job Katie’s stepdad Paul has revealed that he believes that the criticism she faced amidst the widely-publicised divorce sparked a lot of her struggles in the public eye.Speaking in the documentary, Paul said: “I think her downfall has to start from the divorce with Pete.“From that moment, all she got was backlash, backlash, backlash and I find it quite hurtful.

Teen girl shot in daytime shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - Penguins, flamingos and emus - oh, my! The Philadelphia Zoo's birds are finally making their highly anticipated return.Several bird species have been residing inside since April amid the threat of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Precautions were taken to protect the zoo's animals from wild birds as cases spread along the Atlantic flyway."I’m extremely proud of the way the zoo keepers, veterinarians, curators and facilities teams came together to reach a common goal: protect the health and well-being of the animals under our care," says Rachel Metz, Vice President of Animal Well-being. MORE HEADLINES:However, last week, the zoo opened the doors to their outdoor exhibits and let them free.

Shooting injures two near SEPTA station. PHILADELPHIA - A shooting outside a SEPTA station left two people injured, and sparked a lockdown at schools in Juniata Park Wednesday morning.Police responded to the scene after hearing gunshots near the Erie-Torresdale SEPTA Station on the 3900 block of Kensington Avenue around 9 a.m.Two people were reportedly found by police after being struck by bullets.

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 19: The sun shines off One Liberty Place in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The City of Brotherly Love may not be so loving to others, according to a study conducted by Preply. "For those who travel often, experiencing cultural mismatches can be common," the language learning website said.

Car crashed after carjacking in Philadelphia neighborhood. PHILADELPHIA - A man had just gotten home when police say he was ambushed just feet from the door in one Philadelphia neighborhood Tuesday morning.Police say two male suspects approached the 50-year-old victim in the rear driveway of his home on the 5700 block of North Front Street.

Omicron variant are less likely to spread the virus to others if they have been vaccinated or have had a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. And in case, the individual has taken both doses of vaccines then the chances of spreading the virus are even lesser.  The study was posted as a preprint on medRxiv this month and has not been peer-reviewed.

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PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say they are searching for a man who fired several shots into the air along a busy Philadelphia street on Tuesday night. Officer from the Philadelphia Police Department swarmed the area of 2nd and Market streets just before 7 p.m.

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #22 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Festivalgoes attend the 2018 Made In America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Zachary Mazur/FilmMagic) PHILADELPHIA - As the City of Philadelphia prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to the area for the 2022 Made in America Festival, officials have released information on road closures and other important details ahead of the Labor Day weekend event. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, with stages along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The festival is set to run both days from noon to midnight. RELATED: Made In America Festival 2022: Tyler, The Creator & Bad Bunny to headline annual two-day eventRoads in the area will begin closing to accommodate venue staff for the setup and clean-up of the event. The following road closures will be in effect the week of the event: Phase 1: Sunday, August 28 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 2: Monday, August 29  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 p.m.Phase 3: Tuesday, August 30  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 4: Wednesday, August 31 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m.Phase 5: Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 6: Friday, September 2 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 7: Saturday, September 3 at 3 a.m. to Monday, September 5 at 5 a.m. Officials say all road closures will be lifted before morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 6. The following parking restrictions will be in effect: According to authorities, additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary near the event.

Suspect sought in Philadelphia man's murder. (Al)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A suspect is still on the loose after a man was shot to death in Atlantic City last week, according to the prosecutor's office.Officials say 31-year-old Jordan Eaddy, of Philadelphia, was killed during a shooting on the 1300 block of Baltic Avenue on Thursday.Two Atlantic City men have been charged in connection to the deadly shooting: 32-year-old Aaron Callahan and 47-year-old Kenneth Creek.MORE HEADLINES:Callahan was arrested without incident for murder and related charges.Police are still looking for Creek, who is also wanted for murder.

Diana, Princess Of Wales, talking to her husband during a visit to the British Embassy. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) LONDON - Above all, there was shock.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead and a 14-year-old boy is injured after police say two suspects fired several shots into a car at a gas station in North Philadelphia Tuesday morning.The 38-year-old man was reportedly found dead in the passenger seat when officers responded to Conoco gas station on the 2800 block of Broad Street.Police say the double shooting rang out when a 2002 Nissan Ultima pulled up to get gas with a man, woman and two children inside.When the woman went into the store, police say two masked men approached and fired several shots into the car. They believe the passenger may have been targeted.He was pronounced dead on the scene after being shot multiple times throughout the body, according to police. One of the children, a 14-year-old boy suffered a gunshot to the arm, and is said to be in stable condition at a local hospital.

CHESTER, Pa. - As heat and lack of cooling systems prompted early dismissals for 100 Philadelphia schools, officials with the Chester Upland School District are also dismissing students early. According to the district, the schools will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday. RELATED: Weather Authority: Storms with heavy downpours, strong winds set to move across the region Tuesday nightStudents at Chester High School and STEM Academy at Showalter will dismiss students at 11:30 a.m., while the elementary schools, including Toby Farms Intermediate School, dismiss students at noon. "Temperatures are expected to reach into the high-80s and low to mid-90s over the next few days," superintendent Dr. Craig Parkinson said.

When Simon McNeil and his wife, Pam Han, moved to rural Prince Edward Island from Toronto in 2018, they were looking for somewhere a little quieter to live.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of robbing a student at a North Philadelphia gas station. According to police, the robbery occurred on Thursday, August 25 at 7:23 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two suspects accused of robbing a Rite Aid in North Philadelphia. Police say the robbery occurred on Thursday, August 25 at 6:46 p.m.

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle's health has been rapidly declining over the past few weeks and it appears the end is near for the beloved character.

PHILADELPHIA - Just days before the new academic year, parents of students who attend Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools were enraged to learn that school bus services were cut for 7th and 8th grade students.Instead, students will get a transportation pass from the City of Philadelphia to access public buses to get to and from school. This alternative has raised obvious safety concerns among parents. "The crime in the city is so insane right now, and they’re asking me to put my 12-year-old on public transportation because they can’t provide a bus for her?" Linda Berry told FOX 29. Principal Ryan Merrick, who heads St.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 16: U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he gives remarks on the worsening crisis in Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House August 16, 2021 in Washington, DC.

PHILADELPHIA - Just one day into the new academic year, the School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissals for 100 schools with insufficient cooling systems due to forecasted heat. Impacted schools will send students home three hours earlier than their normal dismissal times on Tuesday and Wednesday. All after school and sports activities have also been canceled. The School District of Philadelphia has posted a complete list of all the schools impacted by the early dismissal on its website. The decision to send students home early over the next two days was made in alignment with the district's Extreme Heat Protocols. "We realize that early dismissals, especially those made the day before, can present challenges for many families," the district said.

PHILADELPHIA - A man has been convicted of murder in the death of a 29-year-old transgender woman in West Philadelphia nearly two years ago, according to the Philadelphia's DA Office.Tracy "Mia" Green, 29, died after she was reportedly shot once in the arm and once in the neck on the 900 block of North 41st Street in September 2020.Deja Lynn Alvarez, a transgender activist, told FOX 29's Kelly Rule the victim was a transgender woman. "We are transgender women and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

PHILADELPHIA - The FBI is investigating the discharge of a weapon that injured an agent at a Philadelphia federal building. According to the FBI's Philadelphia Division, the agency is reviewing the discharge of a firearm that occurred Monday morning in the loading dock of the William J. Green Jr.

WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Pennsylvania man won $2.08 million after buying a lottery ticket while visiting family in Michigan.The 59-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the Lotto 47 ticket at Shoppers Market Plus on East Nine Mile in Warren last September, and came forward this month to claim the prize before it expires."I purchased the ticket while I was in Michigan visiting family," he said.

Teen boy shot in Ogontz.

PHILADELPHIA - A man suspected of sexually assaulting at least three women in Philadelphia has been arrested, police sources tell FOX 29. In two of the assaults, he held women at gunpoint in a black Dodge Charger.MORE HEADLINES:All three of the assaults happened in March and April in the area of Kensington Avenue.Anyone with information regarding any additional potential victims are urged to contact police.

OLNEY - A 4-year-old boy was shot inside a barbershop in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood late Sunday afternoon.According to officials, the child was inside a barbershop on the 5000 block of Rising Sun Avenue Sunday afternoon, around 5:15, when the shooting took place.The child was reportedly shot once in his shoulder.MORE HEADLINES:He was taken to Einstein Medical Center in a private vehicle and placed in stable condition.Police are actively investigating the shooting.

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - Police in Southwest Philadelphia are investigating a double shooting that left one victim in critical condition.Officials say the shooting happened on the 6200 block of Buist Avenue Sunday afternoon, around 3 p.m.Two men were shot multiple times. A 22-year-old man had three bullet wounds in his back and was grazed in his ear.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. - Most alligators looking to cool off tend to take a dip in a pond or river, but a Pennsylvania alligator was recently treated to a trip to a splash pad on a hot summer day.Visitors to Philadelphia’s LOVE Park are used to seeing people walk dogs on leashes, but did a double take on Friday when they spotted a girl taking an alligator on a stroll.Video shows a young girl with an alligator on a leash as the pair played in a series of water fountains at the park.

Singer, Gulsen attends the Ozgur Masur show for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul at Zorlu Center on October 12, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Levent Kulu/Getty Images for IMG) A Turkish pop star has reportedly been arrested on charges of "inciting hatred" in response to a joke she told about religious schools in the country.Gulsen, a 46-year-old pop star in Turkey was taken away from her home in Istanbul for questioning and formally arrested late Thursday after she joked at a concert in April that one of her musicians’ "perversion" stemmed from attending an Islamic school. "He studied at an Imam Hatip (school) previously," the singer said.

TAMPA, Fla. - The family of Gabby Petito is using their pain as motivation to help others a year after her death.Petito’s family believes she was murdered on August 27, 2021. Investigators say Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, killed her last year while the couple was on a cross-country trip in a van.Her remains were not discovered until Sept. 19 on the edge of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

SHARON HILL, Pa. - It’s been one year since Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police at a high school football game. The community gathered Saturday at one of her favorite spots in Sharon Hill to honor and remember a shining life cut way too short."I look forward to this day because it’s been a year and we need to remember this young lady and we need to know who this family is," a speaker at Fanta's memorial said.A heartbroken mother, surrounded and supported by family, friends and even strangers, struggles to come to grips with the fact she has been without her daughter for an entire year.RELATED HEADLINES:Police say on August 27, 2021, Bility and her family were leaving the Academy Park High School football field among a crowd of fans when a shooting between two young men erupted. Bullets from that shooting came in the direction of three Sharon Hill Police officers, who were monitoring the crowd.The officers returned fire, shooting toward a car they believed was involved in the initial gunfire, striking the car and members of the crowd.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man and a woman are in critical condition after they were shot and the shooter was said to be barricaded in a building in North Philadelphia.Officials stated the shooting happened Saturday night, just after 9:30, on the 2200 block of West Lehigh Avenue.Responding officers found a 22-year-old woman shot in the arm, leg and in her cheek.