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Man shot in head by apparent acquaintance outside bar in North Philadelphia, police say

A 33-year-old man is in critical condition after police say he was followed out of a bar in North Philadelphia and shot in the head. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after police say he was followed out of a bar in North Philadelphia early Friday morning and shot in the head.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection of 32nd and Allegheny streets just after 12:30 a.m.

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Man dead after he was beaten with rock in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after Philadelphia police say he was beaten with a rock in North Philadelphia Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly before noon Thursday on the 3400 block of Mascher Street. Police say the victim, a 37-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by responding paramedics after he was assaulted with a rock. A man was taken into custody following the incident, and police say a weapon was not recovered. ___MORE HEADLINES: ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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14-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

SKYFOX flew over the scene Tuesday night. NORTH PHILADELHIA - Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia.It happened on the 2100 block of North 18th Street around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.According to police, the teen was shot once in the chest and twice in the arm. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he is listed critical condition.So far, no arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.This is a developing story.

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Man, 32, fatally shot in the head in North Philadelphia, police say

Police say a 32-year-old man was shot in the head Saturday night in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a shooter after a man was gunned down Saturday night in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2000 block of North 31st Street just after 7 p.m.

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3 charged after man fires AK-47 from backseat of car in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Three people are in custody after police say a man was captured on video firing an AK-47 rifle out the back door of a car on Friday night in North Philadelphia.Gregory Seizer, Akeem Robinson and Jannette Perez were each charged with a felony count of "causing/risking catastrophe," along with weapons offenses and related charges.PHILADELPHIA CRIME HEADLINESTemple University police officers were called to the area of Broad and Norris streets around 3 a.m.

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Krasner to bring charges against former detectives in wrongful murder conviction case

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is expected to announce charges against three former city detectives for their part in a decades-old murder conviction that was only recently overturned. District Attorney Larry Krasner and Conviction Integrity Unit Supervisor Patricia Cummings will hold a 1 p.m. press conference where they are expected to outline the findings of a grand jury investigation into the 1993 murder conviction of Anthony Wright. Wright was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the rape and murder of Louise Talley, a 77-year-old North Philadelphia resident.

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15-year-old boy arrives at hospital after being shot twice in North Philadelphia, police say

Police say a 15-year-old walked to Temple Hospital after he was shot overnight in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A young teen is fighting for his life after police say he was shot at least two times overnight in North Philadelphia. According to police, the 15-year-old boy arrived at Temple University Hospital with gunshot wounds to the shoulder and neck. Investigators say the teen was shot near the intersection of North Orkney Street and West Indiana Avenue around midnight.Police did not announce any arrests immediately following the shooting.

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Three killed in overnight shootings in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A night of gun violence in Philadelphia claimed the lives of three men and left others wounded, including a pregnant woman who police say will survive after being at least three times.Investigators in North Philadelphia say two men were shot and killed in separate shootings that happened just minutes apart on Tuesday night. According to police, officers drove a 47-year-old man to Jefferson University Hospital after he was found shot in the chest on the 1300 block of North 21st Street around 8 p.m. Authorities say the man died at the hospital.

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Man found shot 3 times on sidewalk in North Philadelphia, police say

Police say a man was found shot three times on the sidewalk in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man has died after he was found shot three times on the sidewalk in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1800 block of North 26th Street around 12:30 a.m.

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Mayor Jim Kenney welcomes federal support to combat rising violence in city

PHILADELPHIA - An increase in Philadelphia shootings has local officials trying to find timely and cost effective solutions.The Olney Transportation Center on Broad is now filled with people coming and going, which is a significant difference from February, when three shooters raked the area with gunfire and left eight wounded.Marion Wright of North Philadelphia says she when she boards a bus to her home at night, she is fearful of crime."I sit on the porch every now and then, but I don’t stay out there too long," she said. "At night I hear the gunshots around the back of my house."The rise in shootings in Philadelphia and other major cities has prompted President Biden to address the violence.

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Man, woman fatally shot inside car in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting inside of a vehicle in North Philadelphia that left a man and woman dead. Shortly before 1:20 p.m., officers responded to the scene on the 2700 block of West Huntingdon Street in North Philadelphia. Police say a man and woman were both found to have been shot once in the head as they sat inside a vehicle. Responding medics pronounced both victims dead at the scene.

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Bicyclist dies after being struck by 2 cars in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A biker was killed Wednesday night in North Philadelphia when he was struck by a car while trying to cross a busy intersection and thrown into oncoming traffic, according to police. Officers from the 25th district said the fatal accident happened at the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Broad Street just after 8 p.m. A man riding his bicycle west on Lehigh Ave.

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ATF raid leads to arrest in connection to ATM bombings

PHILADELPHIA - A North Philadelphia man is under arrest after federal and local officials find hundreds of explosives in his home.Investigators say it is linked to ATM explosions around the city.David Perez, 36, has a detention hearing Tuesday to hear whether or not he is a danger to society after his arrest last Thursday. It is likely that Perez will remain in federal custody. Police are working to determine how many of the explosives were sold to others.Perez reportedly had an explosive lab inside the home that he shared with his mother and grandmother.

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Man dies after being shot in chest in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating the shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead in North Philadelphia. It happened on the 1000 block of West Cumberland Street around 6:20 p.m. FridayAccording to police, the man was shot once in the chest.

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Man wanted in attempted murder of woman in North Philadelphia, police say

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Body found floating in creek in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a passerby noticed a body floating in a creek from a bridge in North Philadelphia. Police have not said when the incident occurred but did say that fire officials were requested and recovered the decomposing body. The Medical Examiner has been notified and was on location earlier.

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1 dead, several wounded in weekend violence across Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several weekend shootings and stabbings in the city. PHILADELPHIA - Another violent weekend in Philadelphia saw one man killed and several wounded in shootings and stabbings across the city, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers in Philadelphia's 14th district said a 22-year-old man died after he was shot once in the head on the 7400 block of Fayette Street late Saturday night.

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At least 10 wounded in weekend shootings, stabbings across Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several weekend shootings and stabbings in the city. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department said at least ten people have been hurt in shootings and stabbings across Philadelphia so far this weekend.

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At least 9 wounded in weekend shootings, stabbings across Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several weekend shootings and stabbings in the city. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department said at least nine people have been hurt in shootings and stabbings across Philadelphia so far this weekend.

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At least 8 wounded in weekend shootings, stabbings across Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several weekend shootings and stabbings in the city. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department said at least seven people have been hurt in shootings and stabbings across Philadelphia so far this weekend.

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At least 7 wounded in weekend shootings, stabbings across Philadelphia

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2 men driven to hospital following shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

2 men, ages 23 and 25, were injured during a double shooting in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting in North Philadelphia after two men young men arrived at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators said the shooting happened on the 600 block of Diamond Street around just after 2 p.m.

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20-year-old man fatally shot in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old man dead in North Philadelphia.It happened on North 29th and West Oakdale streets Monday around 5 p.m.According to police, the man was shot in the face, chest and arm. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died shortly before 5:30 p.m. So far, no arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.This is a developing story.

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Violent weekend in Philadelphia leaves 7 dead, dozens injured

PHILADELPHIA - Violence continues to plague Philadelphia. Over the weekend, seven people were left dead and more than a dozen injured in shootings across the city. It was the scene repeated 14 times this Mother’s Day weekend, shooting after shooting.

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1 dead, 2 injured after triple shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - One man is dead and two others are hospitalized after a triple shooting in North Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 1:36 p.m. inside of a blue Nissan.The first victim, a 19-year-old Black man, was shot eight times in the upper torso.

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Man shot in the head during triple shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

Police say a man was shot in the head Saturday during a triple shooting in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after was shot in the head during a triple shooting Saturday afternoon in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Dauphin Street around 2:30 p.m.

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Man shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia, police say

Police in North Philadelphia investigate a fatal shooting on North Colorado Street. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man lost his life to gun violence Wednesday night after he was shot in North Philadelphia.According to authorities, the man was gunned down on the 2500 block of North Colorado Street Wednesday night, about 7:30.Responding officers found the man, estimated in his mid 30s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.He was rushed by police to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later and was pronounced dead.Police say an investigation into the shooting is underway.

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Man, 36, critically injured after he is shot multiple times in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 36-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.Officials said police responded to the 1000 block of West Huntingdon Street Tuesday, just after 8:30 p.m.Officers arrived to find the 36-year-old man had been shot eight times.He was taken to Temple University Hospital and placed in critical condition.Police say they are investigating, though they have not found the scene of the shooting. No weapons have been found and no arrests have been made.___AdvertisementTips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Man shot in the neck and killed in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man has died in North Philadelphia after he was shot in the neck, police said.Officers responded to the 2900 block of North Taney Street Wednesday, around 5:30 p.m., for a shooting.According to authorities, an unidentified man was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to the neck. He was pronounced dead by medics, at the scene.Police say an investigation is underway.

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Man, 28, critical after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.Officers responded to North Philly, near 5th and Luzerne Streets Tuesday, just before 4 p.m. for a reported shooting, according to authorities.When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.He was taken to Temple University Hospital and was listed in critical condition.Police say an investigation is ongoing.

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1 dead, 1 hurt after speeding car slams into SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia, police say

A man is dead and another is injured after a speeding car slammed into a SEPTA bus Thursday morning in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead and another is injured after a speeding car spun out of control and slammed into a SEPTA bus early Thursday morning in North Philadelphia, according to police.Officers were called to the area of 12th and Master streets just before 5 a.m.

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Man shot multiple times in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in the hospital after being shot multiple times in his lower extremities.It happened around 3:40 a.m.

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2 teens hurt in shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after two teens were hurt in a shooting in North Philadelphia.It happened on the 2400 block of 14th Street Monday around 9 p.m.According to police, a 14-year-old boy was shot once in the foot. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.A 14-year-old girl was cut by glass. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.So far, no arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.This is a developing story.

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Man, 27, shot in face during domestic incident in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after police say he was shot in the face during a domestic dispute Friday morning in North Philadelphia.Officers were called to the 3200 block of North Newkirk Street around 10:30 a.m. for reports of a domestic incident.

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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium stepping up enforcement of vaccine requirements

PHILADELPHIA - The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium is stepping up enforcement of their vaccine requirements to make sure underserved communities can get vaccinated first.Denise Moore Nelson and Nancy Young had never met before coming to the vaccination site run by the Black Doctors COVD-19 Consortium.After both North Philadelphia residents received their first shot, they stood hand in hand and spoke of it."I’m so happy.

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4 shootings reported within an hour overnight in Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead and at least five people are wounded following a night of gun violence in Philadelphia, according to police. Between 11 p.m.

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Man in custody following barricade situation in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a man is in custody following a barricade situation Wednesday in North Philadelphia.Officers responded to a call for a suicidal male armed with a gun on the 2400 block of North Garnet Street at 10:13 a.m.Police say responding officers entered the residence and attempted to reach the second floor where the man fired shots.A short time later, police confirmed the man was taken into custody without further incident. No injuries have been reported at this time.___AdvertisementIf you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans.

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Family, friends seek answers in fatal shooting of North Philadelphia woman

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - New video showing what police say is two men who may have been involved in the shooting death of a young woman in North Philadelphia.“This hurt and it’s hard to keep going,” Omariyana Womack talked of the victim.Four weeks since one of her closest friends was murdered, Womack found herself back where it happened, trying to piece together new video, released by Philadelphia Police Tuesday. The video shows two men walk onto Wishart Street in North Philadelphia and start shooting.“Her back was turned.

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Philadelphia police seek two men in connection with an August North Philly homicide

Two men are sought by Philadelphia Police in connection with an August homicide on Judson Street in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police in Philadelphia are seeking two suspects in connection with a North Philadelphia homicide that occurred in August.Officials say two men were seen in surveillance video near the 2700 block of North Judson Street August 16, about 6:30 in the morning.Police responded to the location on the report of a shooting.

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Philadelphia police investigating after groups wielding paintball guns fire at people, cars

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police say two times last week groups of young men toting paintball guns turned their sights on people and cars in their Philly neighborhoods.Both incidents occurred in North Philadelphia. Police are now looking at videos posted to the Instagram account of 911Philly. One video shows one man crouched on the ground being shot at repeatedly with paintball guns at close range. A second video shows cars driving up the block being fired on by a group wielding paintball guns. On Monday night, as FOX 29 cameras rolled in North Philadelphia, one young man could be seen firing a paintball gun near 23rd and Susquehanna.

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3 sought in armed carjacking at gas station in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for three men accused of stealing a car at gunpoint from a man filling his tank at a gas station in North Philadelphia.Investigators say the robbery happened around 3 a.m.Thursday on the 3100 block of Hunting Park Avenue. Surveillance footage released by police on Friday shows three suspects approach a man filling his tank. Police say one of the suspects pointed a handgun at the victim's head and demanded his key and cell phone.Police say three men stole a car at gunpoint from a man who was filling his tank in North Philadelphia on Thursday.

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Police: Man struck and killed by vehicle in North Philadelphia

Man hit and killed by a vehicle in North Philadelphia on Whitaker Avenue. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead in North Philadelphia after he was hit by a vehicle.Officials said a man in his late twenties was attempting to cross Whitaker Avenue early Sunday morning, about 2:45 when he was struck by a black vehicle.The man was reportedly dragged after he was struck.Responding officers and EMTs found the man had succumbed to his injuries at the scene.Authorities say they are looking at surveillance cameras and seeking the driver.

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Overnight gun violence in Philadelphia leaves 5 wounded

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after two people were reportedly shot while sitting inside a car early Saturday morning in Fairhill.Authorities say the shooting happened around 6 a.m. when two men were sitting inside a car on the 2800 block of North 2nd Street. One man reportedly sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while the other victim was struck once in the left leg.

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16-year-old shot and killed in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating after a 16-year-old was shot and killed early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia.Police say the teenage victim was gunned down by an unknown shooter on the 2200 block of Diamond Street just after 1 a.m. The victim reportedly ran to the corner of Vanpelt and Diamond Streets where he collapsed and was picked up by a passing vehicle. MORE: 16-year-old dead, 5 injured during overnight gun violence in PhiladelphiaPolice say while the car was driving to the hospital, the occupants flagged down a police cruiser that was responding to the shooting. The victim was placed in the police car and taken to Temple Hospital where he died just after 1:30 a.m.No arrests have been reported.

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2 men killed in separate shootings Monday morning

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday morning along Girard Avenue. PHILADELPHIA - Following a violent weekend that saw five people killed and more than 30 shot, Philadelphia police say two more men were gunned down Monday morning.In North Philadelphia, police say a man in his 30s was shot and killed near 7th Street and Girard Avenue before 1:30 a.m.According to police, the victim has just gotten into his car after walking out of Papa John's when he was shot through the door.FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the latest on what was another violent weekend.Witnesses say the gunman was firing from another car.A short time later, another man in his 30s was shot in the armpit near G and Madison Streets in Kensington.

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Man, 56, shot and killed in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 56-year-old man is dead after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.Officials said police responded to the 2100 block of Ridge Avenue Monday just before 2 p.m. on the report of a shooting.Officers found a 56-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm and another to the chest.He was rushed to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at the hospital.Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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Man shot and killed while working on car in North Philadelphia, police say

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man was shot and killed while working on his car Saturday night in North Philadelphia.According to police, the fatal shooting happened outside a home on the 2000 block of North Marshall Street around 6:30 p.m.Investigators say the 34-year-old victim was working on his car when an unknown suspect ordered him to empty his pockets and fatally shot him in the legs and torso.Responding officers took the victim to Temple Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.No arrests have been reported.

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Philadelphia issues mandate on face coverings as businesses begin to reopen

PHILAELPHIA, Pa. - Philadelphia businesses are making it clear that customers are expected to wear masks and socially distance themselves.“It’s the safety of everyone, especially for me if I’m coming in from behind them,” said Byron Ackwood, a North Philadelphia resident.On Monday, Byron and Nicole Ackwood said that they felt safe dining outside, but are cautious as indoor seating has not been approved. So far, Philadelphia’s Health Department has not fined any businesses for social distancing or mask violations. Nancy Barton, co-owner of the Philadelphia Brewing Company, says that she is fortunate to have a spacious lot where she can distance picnic tables.

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