HARTRANFT - A community nonprofit in North Philadelphia is picking up the pieces after somebody looted a storage closet where they were keeping their items on the eve of their summer kickoff party.The thieves went through an abandoned indoor pool and recreation center in the Hartranft neighborhood and broke down a wall to get to the items."All the equipment we use to do community events and run a basketball league has been stolen and wiped out," said Catherine Barnes with the Hartranft Playground Alliance.It was supposed to be a joyous day of giving back for the Hartranft Playground Alliance.When organizers came by Saturday morning to set up their Safe Summer Kickoff event, they found the looted unit."They took our cotton candy machine, our popcorn machine.

We had a snow cone machine," Barnes said. "We also had basketballs and jumbo tents, several of them, so we can shade during events.

Tables and chairs and sternos that we use to feed the kids."The storage room is on the side of this Rec center that has been abandoned for over ten years."We used to just come in here and always feel free and be able to play, splashing water on each other's faces and be able to have an amazing time with each other," said Lovely Rayy. "It’s like now the kids can’t even come here to play."Instead, the center has become a place for looters to strip bare and break through to steal and destroy what this group has worked so hard to build.The Hartranft Playground Alliance is a nonprofit, and the early estimate is around $5,000 worth of property damaged or stolen.

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Shooter opens fire and kills man, 40, in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

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Double shooting in West Philadelphia critically injures 23-year-old man, police say

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A shooting on a West Philadelphia street injures two men, one critically.The shooting happened on the 400 block of North Wanamaker Street about 7:15 Wednesday evening, according to authorities.A 23-year-old and a 20-year-old man were both injured when the gunfire took place outside on the street near some homes, according to authorities.Police took the 23-year-old man to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He is critical after he was shot in the abdomen.The 20-year-old was also taken by police to Presbyterian with two gunshot wounds to the arm.

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Philadelphia repaving dilapidated driveways as part of city investment project

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia will dedicate $1M to repaving driveways that have become pitted and cracked over the past decades in the centuries-old city.The Driveway Infrastructure Repair Program is part of Philadelphia's larger $400M Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. City leaders say one of the most common complaints from Philadelphia residents is about the condition of their dilapidated driveways. Stanley Campbell has lived at his West Oak Lane home for more than 40-years.

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House hits the market on America’s oldest residential street for $500K

((Credit: Patrick Conway/The Conway Team))PHILADELPHIA - A home on America’s oldest residential street recently hit the market. The property was built around 1728 – when the nation was still a colony – and is considered to be one of the oldest homes in Philadelphia and the United States. According to its listing description, the home is located at 122 Elfreths Aly and is made up of three bedrooms and one bathroom. It also contains many original details including a Dutch door, fireplace mantel and colonial stairs. The first floor features a spacious living room area with historic windows, a den with exposed beams and a private landscaped garden area. The home features hardwood floors and multiple fireplaces.

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Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less

North Carolina and South Carolina students with family incomes of $65,000 or less, the research university in Durham announced this week."This additional financial support for undergraduates reflects Duke’s commitment to our students from the Carolinas," Duke University President Vincent Price said in a news release. "By providing even more equitable access to a Duke education, and ensuring students have the resources they need to truly thrive while here at Duke, we will also make our campus community stronger."READ MORE: Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze endsThe program is for all undergraduate students who qualify, Duke said, benefiting about 340 students next academic year."We want to make it easier for families to choose Duke," said Gary Bennett, dean of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.

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SEPTA swears in 21 new officers amid violent attacks, shootings on Philadelphia public transit

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Summer solstice 2023 brings druids, pagans and thousands of curious people to Stonehenge

STONEHENGE, England - All hail the rising sun.Around 8,000 revellers gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to express their devotion to the sun, or to have some communal fun.Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists, many clad in an array of colorful costumes and even antlers, stayed and celebrated at Stonehenge for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.At dawn, the sun rose behind what is known as the Heel Stone in the northeast part of the horizon and the first rays shone into the heart of Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments and a World Heritage Site.A sun-filled dawn followed a slightly misty sunrise, which was greeted with drumming, chanting and cheering."Stonehenge continues to captivate and to bring people together to celebrate the seasons, just as it has done for thousands of years," said Nichola Tasker, director of Stonehenge at English Heritage, a charity that manages hundreds of historic sites."There was a wonderful atmosphere from sunset to sunrise, and everybody enjoyed a very atmospheric morning," she added.FILE - Revellers celebrate the Summer Solstice as the sun rises at Stonehenge, near Amesbury, in Wiltshire, southern England on June 21, 2023, in a festival, which dates back thousands of years, celebrating the longest day of the year when the sun is In addition to the 8,000 people present, English Heritage said that approximately 154,000 people tuned in from around the world to watch the sunset and sunrise on the charity’s livestream.All over the U.K., optimism will reign supreme as summer officially starts.

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Police: Man, 20, killed in West Philadelphia double shooting

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Police: Man shot in the head on Philadelphia porch in broad daylight

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Teen girl rushed to CHOP after shooting inside West Philadelphia home, police say

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Wey Um abduction: $10K reward offered in search for bartender abducted in Philadelphia

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Johnsonville issues recall for over 42,000 lbs of 'Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage' links

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Police: 3 teenagers shot at separate Airbnb house parties in Philadelphia

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Child who suffered traumatic injuries in Philadelphia hit-and-run last fall gifted custom bike

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'Liberation Rising': African-American Museum in Philadelphia holds Juneteenth block party

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Mandaviya to inaugurate G20 co-branded event on health & well-being of youth

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Ecuadorian woman who woke up during her wake dies after 7 days in hospital

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Philadelphia Juneteenth: Thousands turn out for annual parade, festivities in West Philly

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Man, 26, critical after he was stabbed repeatedly in Philadelphia

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Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says

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What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate

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Triple shooting leaves 2 men, 1 woman injured as Philadelphia weekend gun violence continues

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Child, man struck as double shooting erupts in broad daylight in Lower Merion: police

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4-year-old boy among 4 shot in South Philadelphia mass shooting

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Rideshare driver dies after being shot in head while taking passenger through North Philly, police say

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Juneteenth 2023: What’s open and closed on Monday for the federal holiday

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Texas boy dies from lightning weeks after same bolt killed father near school bus stop

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Woman critically injured, 2 kids taken to hospital after West Philadelphia shooting

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Wawa closing Headhouse Square location as crime persists near South Street

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Philadelphia teen reported missing over a week back home safe

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'Brazen': Police say teens, young adults behind theft of rental cars at Philadelphia International Airport

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Philadelphia man goes viral for FOX 29 interview about I-95 bridge collapse

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Officials: Worker rescued from trench collapse in North Philadelphia

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North Carolina man says he'll buy his mom a house after lottery win: 'She’s very happy'

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2 Philadelphia men shot on Bala Cynwyd basketball court after game, police say

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'Better than before': Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation

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Made in America 2023: SZA, Lizzo to headline annual 2-day Labor Day festival

PHILADELPHIA - Hope you got your tickets for the Made in America festival, because some major acts are coming to Philly this Labor Day!The official lineup for the 2023 festival was released Wednesday with some amazing news for SZA and Lizzo fans.Both powerhouse singers will be headlining the Made in America festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway September 2-3.RELATED COVERAGE: Made in America: The star-studded party on the Parkway continuesAnd that's not the end of the star-studded line-up.Miguel, Tems, Metro Boomin, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Latto, Lil' Yachty, Doechii, Lola Brooke, Coco Jones, Paris Texas, Tiacorine, Eeem Triplin, Flau'Jae Johnson, Tanerelly and Weston Estate will all hit that stage that weekend.Mase and Cam'ron will also be playing a special joint set!Tickets are still available for general admission and VIP.

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Man critically injured after he is shot in broad daylight on SEPTA train, police say

FRANKFORD - A man was critically injured after he was shot in the leg on a SEPTA train near the Arrott Transportation Center.The shooting happened Thursday afternoon, about 3:15, at 4700 Frankford Avenue, very near the SEPTA Arrott Transportation Center, officials said. The gunfire was on the westbound Market-Frankford Line, officials said.The 27-year-old man was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.Police an active investigation is underway and a weapon was found.

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Shooting in North Philadelphia leaves 1 critically injured, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are working to learn more about a violent shooting that left one person critically injured. Authorities say the shooting erupted on the 400 block of W Lehigh Avenue on Tuesday night at 11:04 p.m. According to officials, a 26-year-old man was shot in the groin, buttocks and once in each thigh. He was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where he was placed in critical condition, authorities say.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to police, no arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered. This is a developing story.

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Officials release opening schedule for more than 60 pools across Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - With classes officially over for public schools in Philadelphia, students will get a chance to cool off at dozens of pools opening across the city. According to the City of Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department, 61 public pools will be open this summer, despite a nationwide lifeguard shortage. The pools will offer free and mandatory swim lessons for thousands of campers. Leaders say the pool opening schedule will depend on staffing, with pools in close proximity operating on a split schedule to maximize access to all pools. Pool Opening Schedule: For more information on city pool openings, click here.

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Police searching for Philadelphia teen who disappeared over a week ago

Shalaya Porter, 18, was last seen Monday, June 5 on the 4600 block of Fairmount Avenue. PHILADELPHIA - A search is unfolding in Philadelphia for a missing teenage girl who police say vanished without a trace more than a week ago. Shalaya Porter, 18, was last seen June 5 on the 4600 block of Fairmount Avenue, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Porter is described as five-foot-six, 120 pounds with brown eyes and black hair with a nose piercing.

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2 Americans found dead in hotel room in Mexico's Baja California

Mexico’s Baja California, with police suspecting they inhaled gas, reports say. Police told The Associated Press that they received a report Tuesday that the Americans were unconscious in their room in El Pescadero, a village north of Cabo San Lucas. When paramedics arrived, they reportedly were pronounced dead. "We are truly heartbroken by this terrible tragedy. Our hearts are with the impacted families and loved ones during this unimaginable loss," Henar Gil, the general manager of Rancho Pescadero – a Hyatt property where the deaths happened – told Fox News Digital in a statement.

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All 5 meerkats die from poisoning at Philadelphia Zoo within hours, officials say

11 April 2023, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rostock: Two meerkats are on the move in the enclosure at the press event for the presentation of the new meerkat group at the zoo. The new family clan consists of one female and three males.

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Tiffany Fletcher Rec Center: City renames facility after slain Philadelphia Parks & Recreation employee

PHILADELPHIA - A recreation center in Philadelphia has been renamed in honor of a Parks and Recreation employee killed outside the facility last year. The Mill Creek Rec Center has been renamed the Tiffany Fletcher Rec Center to remember the slain Parks and Rec worker. Fletcher, a then 41-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot when she was caught in the crossfire of a shootout near the rec center in September. Related According to authorities, the victim was a Mill Creek Rec Center employee and was working at the time of the shooting.She was remembered by many in the community as a hard-working employee who always wanted to help others. RELATED: 'I'm just devastated': More than 100 turn out to honor Parks and Rec employee shot and killedThe family of Tiffany Fletcher, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation employee fatally shot outside of the Mill Creek Recreation Center, spoke publicly to thank the community for their support and plead for justice.In honor of Fletcher and the name change, the city will hold a renaming ceremony on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

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Philadelphia educator on mission to cultivate young leaders in STEM

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia native and educator is on a mission to cultivate young leaders in STEM who look like her."One of my board members said this organization is a letter to my younger self," said Atiyah Harmon. "I was a math student, pretty strong, but I didn’t see a trajectory for what you would do if you loved math outside of being an accountant.

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