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'This needs to end': Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to abruptly close

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.In a letter to families, Mastery Schools CEO Scott Gordon said inspectors from the School District of Philadelphia found damaged asbestos on the campus of Simon Gratz High School, which also houses Simon Gratz Preparatory Middle School. Officials say the three-year reinspection of the district-owned building was in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. The district recommended the school be closed for the duration of the inspection, according to school officials. "We were unaware of the existence of these conditions prior to the inspections, the safety of ouse students and staff is our primary concern," Gordon said.

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Winner! $3 million scratch-off lottery ticket sold at Philadelphia store

PHILADELPHIA - It is certainly a happy Hump Day for one lucky winner - and lucky shop - in Philadelphia!A $3 million Snow Bank Scratch-Off was sold at the Sunny Cigarette shop at 6447 Sackett Street.The winning ticket earned the top prize for the Pennsylvania Lottery game, which costs $30.Sunny Cigarette will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the $3 million ticket.

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Investigative report finds dangerous chemicals in old Veterans Stadium turf

PHILADELPHIA - An investigative report conducted by the Philadelphia Inquirer discovered the presence of dangerous chemicals in the turf at the old Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. The report was sparked by the deaths of six Philadelphia Phillies players who died from an aggressive form of brain cancer before 60, according to the Inquirer. Their deaths led to investigations of the artificial turf at Veterans Stadium, where they all played. An investigative report by the Philadelphia Inquirer found PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in the turf from the old Veterans Stadium. (Jessica Griffin / The Philadelphia Inquirer)Investigative reporter Barbara Laker from the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the investigation and its implications. The Inquirer team purchased samples of the old turf sold when the stadium closed and sent them to a lab in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for testing. Lab results revealed the presence of PFAS in the turf. RELATED HEADLINESLaker says an investigative team spent months talking to experts about the dangers of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals and linked to several forms of cancer. "They call these chemicals forever chemicals because they stay in the environment forever. They stay in your body for years.

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Police: Suspect, victim were watching TV together moments before Tioga double stabbing

PHILADELPHIA - A night in front of the television quickly escalated into a stabbing incident involving two men in Philadelphia's Tioga section, according to police.Officers responded to the 2100 block of West Tioga Street after a man was stabbed around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday.The victim, a 37-year-old man, suffered a stab wound to the head.

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$75,000 in cash stolen from Northern Liberties apartment; 3 burglary suspects sought

PHILADELPHIA - An apartment in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties was burglarized last month when police say three men got away with $75,000 in stolen cash.Two of the suspects were let into the lobby of an apartment building on Brown Street by another suspect on February 24.All three took an elevator up, then used a key to get into the victim's apartment, according to police who have yet to say how they acquired a key.Cash totaling $75,000, as well as clothing and accessories, were stolen from inside. MORE HEADLINES:Video released by police appears to show one suspect tucking a handgun into his waistband before entering the building. No injuries were reported, however it is unknown if anyone was home at the time of the crime.Police say the suspects, ranging in age from 25 to 40 years old, arrived and fled in a dark-colored, late model Dodge Charger.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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Caught on video: Group wanted for stomping, punching woman unconscious near City Hall

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to find a group of suspects they say brutally attacked one woman just blocks from City Hall last month.Shocking video captured the moment a 33-year-old woman was beaten to the ground at 15th and Chestnut streets on February 23.Police say the group continued to punch and stomp on the victim until she became unconscious, then left her injured on the sidewalk.MORE HEADLINES:The woman was treated for injuries to her head, face and body at a local hospital.Eight suspects were caught on surveillance footage in connection to the attack, and police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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Investigation underway after man found dead in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a man was found deceased in Philadelphia, according to police. On Monday, just after 12: 45 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway in West Philadelphia for reports of an unresponsive male, authorities say. Officials say a man, believed to be in his mid-to-upper 60s, was found in the area unresponsive and pronounced dead by medics at 2:59 a.m. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to authorities, the man's body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's Office. Police say the investigation is ongoing and active.

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Philadelphia Animal Control issues warning about releasing animals after caiman found in FDR Park

(ACCT Philly )PHILADELPHIA - Animal control authorities in Philadelphia are warning residents about the dangers of abandoning animals & pets after a caiman was discovered in a local park. According to the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly), police called the agency on Sunday morning around 10:30 a.m. to report the reptile, which was abandoned in FDR Park. Agency officials were able to recover the reptile from the park with no injuries. "If you are struggling to keep your pet, or have decided that having an animal who will grow to be 5 feet long, live up to 40 years, and requires a minimum small studio apartment that is half water (kept at a minimum of 70 degrees) was not the wisest decision you made, please DO NOT simply release them," ACCT Philly wrote on Facebook.

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Building 21 meeting becomes shouting match as parents reject alternate learning plan for students

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Asbestos discovered at a Philadelphia school and students and staff at one Philly school won’t be going back to their building. But, they are not happy with the back-up plan.Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School Sunday.

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Police: 5 dead, including 14-year-old boy, in separate weekend shootings

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating several shootings from Saturday night to early Sunday morning that left five people dead, including a 14-year-old boy. An early-morning shooting on Sunday left a man dead, marking the fifth person to be killed in Philadelphia since Saturday night.Shortly before 5 a.m., police responded to the 2500 block of North Franklin Street for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they say they located a man who had been shot at least eight times. Medics transported the victim to Temple University Hospital where authorities say he was pronounced dead just after 7 a.m. This shooting came hours after a violent Saturday night left four others dead. The weekend gun violence began around 8:30 p.m.

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Police: 2 men shot multiple times and killed in West Philadelphia

WEST PHILADELPHIA - West Philadelphia was the scene of a fatal double shooting Saturday night.Officials say two men, aged 33 and 24, were on the 6000 block of Sansom Street around 8:30 p.m., when they were hit with a barrage of gunfire.Each man was shot multiple times. They were both rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where the 33-year-old died.

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Dell Music Center celebrates groundbreaking of major renovations to enhance the venue

FAIRMOUNT - A premiere outdoor entertainment venue in Philadelphia is getting a huge makeover.Renovations at the Dell Music Center are now underway.City officials joined local broadcasting legends for a ceremonial groundbreaking on the $6.9 million project Friday.The major overhaul will include a new stage and renovated amphitheater roof, to enhance acoustics.Dell Music Center General Manager Susan Slawson explained, "This is a place where people come to experience a great time.

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Man, 40, critically injured after stabbing inside North Philly store; suspect in custody, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after he was stabbed three times inside a North Philadelphia store and police say a suspect is in custody.Officials say 22nd District Police responded to the stabbing on the 2200 block of North Broad Street Saturday afternoon, about 3:45, inside a store at the intersection of North Broad and West Susquehanna.When they arrived, police found the 40-year-old victim suffering with stab wounds in the abdomen.MORE HEADLINES:Police then rushed the man to Temple University Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.Police apprehended one man and recovered a weapon at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Grave sites vandalized with paint, explicit words in East Germantown cemetery, police say

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a cemetery in Philadelphia's East Germantown section became victim to an act of vandalism this week.A manager at Northwood Cemetery on Haines Street reportedly told police that several headstones were found with black, blue or red paint poured over them Friday morning.MORE HEADLINES:Police say most of the headstones were older, except for one placed two weeks ago that had a red marker with explicit wording written on it.It is unclear when the incidents may have taken place, and a motive is unknown at this time.Police have also not released any possible suspects.

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New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'

tranq dope" has sparked serious new health concerns as users have reportedly seen their own skin rot as a side effect. Tranq is a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, an animal sedative commonly used for livestock like horses and cows. According to the DEA, Xylazine-positive overdose deaths drastically rose in every region from 2020 to 2021, with the south seeing a 1,127% increase year-over-year.A 2022 report found that nearly 20% of overdose deaths in Maryland had traces of "tranq dope" — the second largest in the country behind Philadelphia. Philadelphia business owner Frank Rodriguez, a former drug addict, said the drug is eating users’ flesh."It's finding the easiest way out, the path of least resistance, and that is coming straight out through the flesh and eating their skin," Rodriguez said on "Fox & Friends First" Thursday.Xylazine is reportedly being found in over 90% of Philadelphia’s drug supply. Fentanyl has claimed the lives of thousands upon thousands of Americans.

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Driving Equality law marks 1 year, city and civic leaders praise success in improving police relations

PHILADELPHIA - It’s been one year since a law went into effect in Philadelphia, meant to combat racial profiling and make traffic stops more equitable across the city. The controversial measure banned traffic stops for minor infractions like bumper issues and driving with missing headlights."If pulling people over made this city safer? I’d be the first volunteer for my rights to be violated.

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Suspect in custody after car stolen in Upper Darby with infant still inside, sources say

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police in Upper Darby say an infant girl who was inside a car when it was stolen Wednesday night has been safely located and the man suspected of stealing the vehicle is in police custody, sources tell FOX 29’s Steve Keeley.The Upper Darby Police Department tweeted a photo of a gray Hyundai Elantra with New Jersey license plates that was taken from 69th street around 5:30 p.m. with the child still inside.Police Superintendent Tim Bernhardt told FOX 29 the mother of the child was picking up a food order for a delivery service when the car was stolen.

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Virginia men sentenced on weapons charges following 2020 arrest near Philadelphia vote counting site

Antonio Lamotta, Joshua Macias (Philadelphia Police Department) PHILADELPHIA - Two Virginia men who were convicted of weapons charges in an incident during the 2020 election were each sentenced to 11.5 to 23 months behind bars Wednesday.Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta were charged following a Nov. 2020 incident in which they were found with guns an ammunition near the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia where votes were being counted. Following their arrests, prosecutors argued that Macias, co-founder of Vets for Trump, and LaMotta planned a mas shooting as the outcome of the presidential election remained uncertain.

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Bobby Henon: Former Philadelphia councilmember sentenced following corruption trial

PHILADELPHIA - A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.Prosecutors say Bobby Henon, a former union electrician who was elected to the city council in 2011, got a no-show job from the union to ensure he did its bidding. Also convicted was John Dougherty, longtime business manager of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.Henon was convicted in November 2021 of 10 counts including conspiracy, bribery, and honest services mail and wire fraud.He choked back tears Wednesday as he told the judge he never viewed his paycheck as a bribe and tried his best to help everyone in Philadelphia, "especially those who were vulnerable and those in need" — but "by putting the interest of my union first, I failed you."Henon was fined $50,000 and ordered to hand over $207,000, which is how much he received from Dougherty and Local 98, the newspaper reported.He was ordered to report to prison April 17.

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Work underway on project that will 'cap' I-95, redevelop Delaware River waterfront at Penn's Landing

(via PennDOT/95revive.com) PHILADELPHIA - Preliminary construction began this week on a project that would reconnect Philadelphia to the Delaware River waterfront. On Monday, PennDOT gave its contractor approval to begin work on covering I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut Streets to help connect Old City and Penn’s Landing. The ‘Central Access Philadelphia’ – or CAP project – has been years in the making and is part of a huge project that will coast nearly $330 million. The project touts two main features, including a new park at Penn’s Landing and a new bridge at South Street. Both will also extend over Columbus Boulevard and onto the Delaware River Trail. The new park will span 11.5 acres between Chestnut and Walnut Streets.

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Police looking for suspect who stole van from Philadelphia daycare

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a daycare's vehicle was stolen overnight in Philadelphia's Oxford Circle section.The theft occurred around midnight Tuesday at the Amazing Kidz Academy on the 1200 block of Cheltenham Avenue.Police say the suspect stole the daycare's white Toyota Sienna van.MORE HEADLINES:The suspect is described as being a mam wearing a puffer jacket.Police have not said if the man has any connection to the daycare, or any other details connected to the vehicle theft.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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Man accused of stalking, groping teenage girl on SEPTA bus, prosecutors say

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man is facing charges after prosecutors said he stalked and groped a teenager girl who was on her way to work aboard a SEPTA bus earlier this year. Prosecutors allege Elmange Watson, 25, followed a 17-year-old girl onto a SEPTA bus at Frankford Terminal the morning of Jan. 22.

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Officials: Philadelphia firefighter seriously injured after falling from roof of two-story rowhome on fire

KINGSESSING - A Philadelphia firefighter was seriously injured while fighting a house fire Saturday morning.Officials with the department said the firefighter Randy Ballinger was working with his colleagues to douse a fire on the 1100 block of South Paxon Street early Saturday morning, around 7 a.m., in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood.According to authorities, the firefighter was seriously injured after falling from the roof of the two-story rowhome that was on fire.MORE HEADLINES:The man’s colleagues on the scene began to treat his multiple injuries, and he was then rushed by medics to a local hospital for treatment.According to a fundraiser for Ballinger, he suffered a concussion, torn aorta, collapsed lung, broken ribs, broken pelvis, a compound ankle fracture and multiple bone fractures in both his legs. A GoFundMe has since raised over $45,000 for Ballinger's medical expenses. Approximately seven people were displaced as a result of the fire.

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Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of MLK Jr., speaks at Black History Month event in Philadelphia

SOCIETY HILL - On the final weekend of Black History Month, Philadelphia leaders welcomed Dr. Bernice King for a forum at the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E Church.Morgan Lloyd, with the African American Museum in Philadelphia, said the hope is people will take away a feeling of community and empowerment."Black History Month is a continual thing," said Lloyd. "We’re here at this historical institution that was one of the foundations for our Black abolitionists and a huge community here in the city.

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Officials: Philadelphia firefighter seriously injured after falling from roof of two-story rowhome fire

KINGSESSING - A Philadelphia firefighter was seriously injured while fighting a house fire Saturday morning.Officials with the department said the firefighter was working with his colleagues to douse a fire on the 1100 block of South Paxon Street early Saturday morning, around 7 a.m., in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood.According to authorities, the firefighter was seriously injured after falling from the roof of the two-story rowhome that was on fire.MORE HEADLINES:The man’s colleagues on the scene began to treat his multiple injuries, and he was then rushed by medics to a local hospital for treatment.Fire officials did not release any further information regarding the firefighter’s condition.Approximately seven people were displaced as a result of the fire.

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Police: Fight leads to stolen gun, barricade situation in Tioga; 1 man in custody

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are on the scene of barricade situation that has been unfolding in Philadelphia's Tioga section Sunday afternoon.It all began when a fight erupted on the 3700 block of 15th Street just after noon.Two men took another person's firearm and ran into a nearby apartment, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:Police declared a barricade less than 20 minutes later, and eventually took one man into custody.

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Woman dead after blaze breaks out at Philadelphia nursing home, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A nursing home fire has claimed the life of at least one person in Philadelphia's Wynnfield Heights neighborhood early Sunday morning. Fire crews were called to the Kearsely Nursing Home on the 2100 block of 49th Street around 2 a.m. for reports of a fire.They responded to find the sprinkler system had already knocked down the blaze, which was contained to a small section of the nursing home.MORE HEADLINES:However, officials say one woman did succumb to her injuries.

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Car riddled with bullets as victim dropped at Philadelphia hospital by fleeing driver, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting in Philadelphia's Logan section after a victim showed up to a local hospital in vehicle that appeared to take on heavy gunfire.The victim, a man is his 30s, was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Family of elderly man beaten to death with traffic cone blindsided by teen suspect posting bail: 'I lost it'

PHILADELPHIA - Court records show a local organization posted bail for one of two 14-year-olds accused of beating an elderly man to death with a traffic cone last summer in North Philadelphia. James Lambert, 73, was walking on the 2100 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue on June 24 around 3 a.m.

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Police: Toddler, 5 teens among 7 injured in shooting near Strawberry Mansion school

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Seven people were shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police say, including five teens, a 2-year-old and the mom of two of those victims, as an after school program was just wrapping up.Philadelphia police commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks at the scene of a mass shooting in Strawberry Mansion that left seven injured including five teens and a toddler.Officials say the shooting happened at the intersection of 30th and Norris streets Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., near the school yard of the James Blaine School.The victims ranged in age from 31 to 2. Their injuries are:1. 31-year-old female shot two times in her leg.

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Police: 5 shot, including 4 teens, in Strawberry Mansion elementary school yard

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Five people were shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police say, and four of the victims are juveniles.Officials say the shooting happened in the area of 30th and Norris streets Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., in the school yard of the James Blaine School.The victims ranged in age from 31 to 13. Their injuries are:1. 31-year-old female shot two times in her leg.

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Police: 4 shot, including 2 teens, near Strawberry Mansion elementary school

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Four people were shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police say, and two of the victims are juveniles.Officials say the shooting happened in the area of 30th and Norris streets Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m.The shooting took place less than a block from the James Blaine School.MORE HEADLINES:Officials did not release conditions for any of the victims or say if anyone is in custody.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here.

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Family of elderly man beaten to death with traffic cone blindsided by teen suspect posting bail: 'I lost it'

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Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke not seeking re-election: 'Privilege of a lifetime'

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke is ending his time on the council after more than a decade of service. According to the City Council, he served as the president for 12 years and announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election. "I'm extremely proud of the collective work of this legislative body so far during my term as its President," he said. "From making the largest single investment in affordable housing and neighborhood preservation in Philadelphia history, to a comprehensive program to begin moving 100,000 Philadelphians out of poverty, to the work we're doing to invest in community-based violence prevention to make Philadelphia safer, City Council has led the way in taking action to make our city a better, cleaner and safer place to live and work." Clarke began serving on the City Council as a Councilmember for the 5th District in 1999.

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Mourners prepare to gather at viewing for Temple officer Chris Fitzgerald

PHILADELPHIA - Mourners from across the Delaware Valley are preparing to gather in Philadelphia on Thursday to honor a fallen Temple University police officer killed in the line of duty nearly a week ago. Officer Chris Fitzgerald, a 31-year-old husband and father of five children, was on patrol alone when he came across three masked suspects and made efforts to apprehend them near 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue in North Philadelphia. Two suspects, ages 16 and 17, hid as the officer pursued the 18-year-old suspect in an area that has seen an uptick in robberies and crime. RELATED: Chris is a hero': Family, friends mourn Temple University officer killed in the line of dutyDuring a struggle with the suspect, later identified as Miles Pfeffer, Fitzgerald was shot several times.

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Orlando journalist from Philadelphia identified as victim killed in Florida shooting spree

ORLANDO, Fla. - A Central Florida television reporter who was killed while reporting at a murder scene in Orlando has been identified. On Thursday, Spectrum News 13 announced that its reporter Dylan Lyons, a Philadelphia native, was shot on Wednesday afternoon at the scene of a shooting in Pine Hills, Florida. Lyons died from his injuries and a second crew member, identified as photojournalist Jesse Walden, was also shot and critically injured. Jesse Walden Orange County deputies said the 19-year-old suspect, Keith Melvin Moses, also shot a mother and her 9-year-old daughter. The little girl has died.

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Running club of slain Temple officer carries on weekly run with heavy hearts: 'His death won't go in vain'

PHILADELPHIA - The tight-knit running community that once embraced slain Temple police officer Chris Fitzgerald carried on their weekly run with a heavy heart. A group of avid runners gathered along Kelly Drive Wednesday for their weekly 5-mile-run without Officer Fitzgerald, who was shot to death during a struggle with a suspect Saturday night. Officer Fitzgerald was an active member of the Swagger House Run Club and the Philadelphia Chapter of Black Men Run. "It’s all about brotherhood, all about unity, it’s all about health," Lawrence Harrington from Black Men Run, Philadelphia told FOX 29. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe group took Wednesday night's run through four different parts of the city: Fairmount, Franklintown, Spring Garden and Sharswood. "We go through neighborhoods that need to see black men more active more healthy and more constructive," Vice Captain of Black Men Run, Philadelphia George Morse said. Officer Fitzgerald was an active member of the Swagger House Run Club and the Philadelphia Chapter of Black Men Run. Joshua Perez, a fellow runner who will be a pall bearer at Officer Fitzgerald's funeral, said tonight's run was therapeutic for his grieving process. He said he will carry on ever step of Officer Fitzgerald's mission of peace, love and health."His death won’t go in vain," Perez said.

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Man critically injured after he was hit by a car in Northern Liberties, police say

NORTHERN LIBERTIES - Philadelphia police say a 34-year-old man is in critical condition after he was struck by a car in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.According to officials, the man was crossing Girard Avenue at Front Street Tuesday afternoon, just before 5 p.m.

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Man arrested for murder of his wife at Sussex County home, police say

Robert Franks SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - A woman was killed in her Sussex County home, and her husband has been charged with her murder, according to Delaware State Police.Robert Franks, 53, is accused of killing his wife Cynthia Moss-Franks at their home on Champions Drive in Bridgeville last week.Police say he was taken into custody Monday in Philadelphia, and charged with first-degree murder.MORE HEADLINES:He is being held in Pennsylvania as a fugitive as he awaits extradition to Delaware.No further details about what how the woman died, or what led to her death have been released by police.Police are still looking for his wife's silver 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS with Delaware tag "YCANTI." It is believed to be in the Philadelphia area.

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Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

FILE IMAGE - Vehicles fill the parking lot of a Home Depot store in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) ATLANTA - Home Depot said Tuesday it’s investing $1 billion in wage increases for its U.S. and Canadian hourly workers.The Atlanta-based home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month.

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Outpouring of support follows tragic shooting death of Temple officer: 'The community loved Chris'

PHILADELPHIA - An outpouring of support from Philadelphia and beyond has followed in the wake of the tragic shooting death of Temple University police officer Chris Fitzgerald.Officer Fitzgerald was fatally shot during a struggle with a suspect on 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue Saturday night. Authorities later captured the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer, at his home in Buckingham Township, over 20 miles away from where the deadly shooting occurred. Family, friends and community members have visited a growing memorial to Officer Fitzgerald in the days since his death.

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Caught on camera: Arson suspect sought for setting fires outside Tioga home, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Surveillance footage captured the moment a man started a fire outside a woman's home in Philadelphia's Tioga section earlier this month.The incident was reported on the 2000 block of West Venango Street on February 4.A man in a red hooded sweatshirt is seen setting fire to flowerpots on the sidewalk, then walking away.

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Wrong-way crash leaves 1 dead, 4 injured at Mayfair intersection, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - One person is dead, and another four injured, after two cars collided in Philadelphia's Mayfair section early Monday morning.Officials say the collision was a wrong-way crash that unfolded on the 2700 block of Levick Street around 2:40 a.m.Five people were transported to local hospitals, where one was later pronounced dead. MORE HEADLINES:Four other people are said to be injured, however their conditions are not known at this time.Officials confirm that all the victims are adults, but their ages and identities have yet to be released.Portions of Levick Street were closed following the deadly crash, and were still not open as of 5 a.m.

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Man critically injured after he is shot in the face inside East Germantown grocery store

EAST GERMANTOWN - A 54-year-old man is in critical condition after someone shot him in the face inside an East Germantown grocery store.According to authorities, 14th District officers were called to the Save A Lot on the 6300 block of Chew Avenue Sunday night, just before 6:30, on the report of a shooting.Someone inside the store shot the 54-year-old man in the face, officials said.MORE HEADLINES:Police rushed the man to Einstein Medical Center where he was placed in critical condition.There were no other details regarding other customers or injuries. There were no details about a suspect.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Police sources: 18-inch pipe bomb found behind Holmesburg church, near railroad tracks

HOLMESBURG - Philadelphia police are investigating after a pipe bomb was reportedly discovered behind a church in Holmesburg.Philadelphia police sources tell FOX 29 an 18-inch pipe bomb was found Sunday behind St.

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Speeding driver flees after crashing into row of cars along Broad Street, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police say one car left a trail of destruction in its wake after repeatedly crashing into multiple parked vehicles in Philadelphia's Hunting Park Sunday morning.The cars were struck along the 400 block of Broad Street around 2 a.m. by a speeding driver who police say fled the scene on foot.MORE HEADLINES:Several cars suffered severe damage, with at least one overturned on the sidewalk.

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Police: Suspect sought after abducting woman at gunpoint in Kensington, fleeing scene in golf cart

KENSINGTON - Philadelphia police are looking for a suspect they say abducted a young woman, at gunpoint, and fled with her in a golf cart.Officials say the incident happened Saturday morning, just after 6:30, on the 2500 block of Aramingo Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.According to authorities, the victim was walking east on Cumberland Street toward Aramingo Avenue, while the suspect appeared to be following her, in a maroon and black Polaris Northstar XP 1000 two-seat golf cart.He pulled into a bank parking lot on the 2500 block of Aramingo and fired a weapon one time, the bullet hitting the asphalt of the lot.At that point, officials say, a witness told police the man crossed over Aramingo into the Wawa and Applebee’s parking lot, got out of the golf cart, pulled out a gun, pointed the gun at the woman, grabbed her and shoved her into the golf cart.Then he drove off in the golf cart, with the woman, heading west on Cumberland.The victim is a woman in her late 20s or early 30s, wearing a light-colored jacket, a dark shirt, black jeans with a white design on the left leg. She was carrying a black bag.The man is about 6’0", and was wearing ripped blue jeans, a brown plaid smock shirt and a green beanie-style hat.Anyone with any information regarding the man, the victim or the incident is urged to contact Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or 3266 or 3264 or dial 911.

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