MAYFAIR - Severe weather Sunday resulted in flooded basements and huge headaches for some families in Philadelphia."Water was up into my calves and that was the worst.

I’ve never seen it like that before," Jeffrey Youmans said.Residents living on a stretch of Farnsworth Avenue spent Sunday dumping out as much water as they could from their homes."This was a brand-new floor.

I just put down this floor a month ago," Youmans continued. "Guess what? This is the third time this happened this week."The storms were strong enough to send a tree into a home at the corner of Ryan and Rowland Avenue, in Mayfair, and flooded out Pennypack Park.

The busy week of rain combined with the incline into the lower levels of the homes made for headaches anytime the sky opened."There’s water inside my dryer, so I’m gonna guess that’s no good anymore," resident Theresa Lichtman said. "I don’t know if the city can come and level things off.

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Man hit in the chest after shooting breaks out inside Grays Ferry home: police

PHILADELPHIA - Several shots were fired in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section early Saturday morning, leaving at least one man injured.Officers responded to the 1500 block of South Bailey Street around 3 a.m.

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Protests erupt as controversial Moms for Liberty arrive in Philadelphia for annual summit

OLD CITY - Protesters filling Chestnut Street in Old City Thursday night outside the Museum of the American Revolution and demonstrators hurling insults at members of Moms for Liberty, arriving by bus for their opening night event and annual summit."I think these people are a sham and they’ve completely twisted reality and absolutely this is an insult to Philadelphians. This is the birthplace of democracy," Dorothy Daub Grossman stated.The Center City Marriott under heavy security as the headquarters for the group’s weekend event.

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Group sought for spate of gunpoint abductions, robberies in Philadelphia: police

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities in Philadelphia are investigating a spate of violent abductions and robberies that they believe may have been carried out by members of the same group.The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victim's Unit outlined three incidents that happened within a 24-hour period between Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities say a woman was walking along the 1200 block of Academy Road around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday when she was robbed at gunpoint and forced into a U-Haul van by four gunmen. Several items were taken from the victim, according to police, and she was punched in the face and shot at twice as she exited the U-Haul van. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA short time later, investigators say a man was using a drive-thru ATM machine at a TD Bank of the 6300 block of Roosevelt Boulevard when he was boxed in by a U-Haul cargo van. Two gunmen exited the van and demanded the victim to withdraw money from the ATM before stealing his 2011 Mercades-Benz. The suspects in both incidents are described by police as 3-4 Black males in the late teens or early 20s.

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Police: Man, 22, dies at hospital after being shot multiple times in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A young man has died at a Philadelphia hospital after being shot multiple times, police say. According to authorities, the shooting erupted on the 3100 block of North Stillman Street in the North Philadelphia section of the city on Tuesday at 9:42 p.m. Police say officers with the 39th District responded and found a 22-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his head, chest and back. The victim, later identified as Nadir Smith of North Philadelphia, was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11 p.m. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say the scene was held, no weapon was recovered and no arrest was made. The investigation is ongoing and active with the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Detective Unit.

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It's Wawa Hoagie Day! Here's how to grab your free hoagie

PHILADELPHIA - Rise and shine hoagie lovers, it's officially the best day of your year!The Wawa Welcome America celebration continues with yet another free event - Wawa Hoagie Day!Hundreds of Wawa workers spent the morning assembling more than 25,000 hoagies ahead of Wednesday's big block party.The party kicks off at noon as workers hand out 15,000 free turkey hoagie on Arch Street between 5th and 6th street.RELATED COVERAGE: Wawa Welcome America: You can visit these museums for free over next 2 weeksThe remaining 10,000 will be donated Philabundance, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and the Veterans Multi-Service.Over 1,000 Wawa stores are also celebrating Hoagie Day by giving 30,000 hoagies to first responders and healthcare heroes in their own neighborhoods.

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West Lothian care homes will remain open as health board backs council plan

West Lothian Council's three long-term placement care homes will remain open following an agreement by the West Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB).

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Inflation rate dropped to 3.4% in May. What that means for the Bank of Canada

The annual rate of inflation dropped sharply last month, but some economists argue a slowdown might not be enough to deter the Bank of Canada from another rate hike in July.

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N.B. man who died in ER waiting area was dropped off alone by home care, documents say

The patient who died in the Edmundston Regional Hospital emergency room waiting area in December 2022 had been dropped off by their care home without anyone with them, according to documents obtained by Global News.

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Police: 2 men badly hurt in Kensington double shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Two people are fighting for lives after a shooting Monday afternoon in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 3100 block of G Street just before 5 p.m. for reports of gunfire. Police found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the shoulder and a graze wound to the head.

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Gov. Shapiro draws criticism for backing school vouchers

PHILADELPHIA - As the Pennsylvania Legislature nears a budget deadline by the end of the week, the controversial issue of school vouchers has emerged as a hot topic with Governor Josh Shapiro in the thick of it.Opponents of using public money to pay for students attending private or religious schools, known as school vouchers, argue they drain money from public schools which most students attend. Democrats most often oppose vouchers, but not Governor Shapiro."I believe every child of God deserves a shot here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. One of the best ways to guarantee their success is to make sure every child has a quality education," Shapiro said.If that includes vouchers focusing on students attending low-achieving public schools, Shapiro is on-board and willing to sign legislation soon.

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Adult diapers, urine pads dumped onto New Jersey roadway: police

(Greenwich Township Police Department)GIBBSTOWN, N.J. - The Greenwich Township Police Department is following a case of illegal dumping after a suspect threw trash bags from their vehicle containing adult diapers and urine pads.Over the past week, multiple instances were observed in the township’s Gibbstown section as well as other towns in the surrounding area, according to police. A photo released by police shows the suspect driving a recent model gray Nissan Altima with no spoiler and a New Jersey license plate.The police department issued a warning to the suspect on Facebook asking them to stop or face fines. "We don't know who you are.

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Philadelphia named 'Best City for Street Art' in the US this year

PHILADELPHIA - Streets filled with color and creativity, breathtaking murals and sculptures around every corner - just walking around Philadelphia is an experience all its own.And now the city is being recognized for its endless displays of public art.USA Today named Philly the 'Best City for Street Art' with its Readers' Choice Awards for 2023.MORE HEADLINES:The city's pride for its art doesn't stop there.

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Man pistol-whipped, robbed during early morning home invasion in West Philadelphia: police

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking for an armed man they say invaded a home in West Philadelphia early Monday morning, injuring a man he found inside.The suspect forced his way into the basement window of the home on South Saint Bernard Street using a gun, according to authorities.A 39-year-old man was inside at the time, and police say he was pistol-whipped by the suspect.

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Russia’s defence minister makes 1st public appearance after Wagner military revolt

Russia’s most serious political crisis in decades, uncertainty swirled Monday about the fate of the former Putin ally who led a brief armed rebellion, his Wagner mercenary group, and the two military chiefs with whom he has clashed over the conduct of the war in Ukraine.Also unclear were the impact on the 16-month-old invasion – and the future of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who faced the most serious challenge to his authority in more than 20 years of rule.A feud between Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russia’s top military brass amid the fighting in Ukraine erupted into a mutiny that saw fighters from the mercenary group leave the front in Ukraine to seize a south Russian city and march seemingly unopposed on the capital, before turning around after less than 24 hours on Saturday.The Kremlin said it had made a deal that the mercenary chief will move to Belarus and receive an amnesty, along with his soldiers. Yet on Monday, Russian media reported that a criminal probe against Prigozhin continued, and his whereabouts were unknown.Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance since the rebellion that demanded his ouster, inspecting troops in Ukraine Monday in a video aimed at projecting a sense of order, as Russian media speculated that he and other top military leaders have lost Putin’s confidence and could be replaced.Shoigu was shown in video released by the Defense Ministry flying in a helicopter and then attending a meeting with military officers at a military headquarters in Ukraine.

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As pandemic winds down, COVAX has billions left to spend. Where will the money go?

COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s poorest could be diverted to prepare for other pandemics or to support vaccine manufacturing in Africa, the scheme’s partners said.The COVAX initiative, run by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), has $2.6 billion left in its coffers as the emergency phase of the pandemic draws to a close, according to documents seen by Reuters and two sources close to the scheme.The initiative is set to wind up at the end of this year, although some of its work will continue. With demand for COVID-19 vaccines dwindling, the partners are now working out how best to use the remaining cash – a significant sum in global health – alongside the donors who originally pledged it.Around $600 million was given as part of a “contingency” fund in case the pandemic escalated again.

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Russian defense minister makes 1st public appearance since mercenary revolt

mercenary uprising demanded his ouster, inspecting troops in Ukraine in a video released Monday aimed at projecting a sense of order after the country’s most serious political crisis in decades.But uncertainty still swirled about his fate, that of rebellion leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private army, the impact on the war in Ukraine and even the political future of President Vladimir Putin.A feud between Wagner Group leader Prigozhin and Russia's military brass that has festered throughout the war erupted into a mutiny that saw the mercenaries leave Ukraine to seize a military headquarters in a southern Russian city and march seemingly unopposed on Moscow, before turning around after less than 24 hours on Saturday.The Kremlin said it had made a deal that Prigozhin will move to Belarus and receive an amnesty, along with his soldiers. Yet on Monday, Russian media reported that a criminal probe against him continued, and his whereabouts were unknown.The video of Shoigu — the first of him shown since the uprising that demanded his ouster — came as Russian media speculated that he and other top military leaders have lost Putin’s confidence and could be replaced.Shoigu was shown in the Defense Ministry video in a helicopter and then meeting with officers at a military headquarters in Ukraine.

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Lightning strike sparks house fire in Bustleton as severe weather pummels area

PHILADELPHIA - Thunderstorms rolled into the Delaware Valley this weekend, bringing dangerous lightning that officials say caused a home to catch on fire overnight.Crews responded to the blaze on the 9900 block of Woodfern Road in Philadelphia's Bustleton section around 1 a.m.

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Russia mercenary revolt ends but trouble remains for Putin

Russian troops deployed to protect the capital withdrew Sunday after mercenary forces beat a retreat. But the short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for President Vladimir Putin’s two-decade hold on power and his war in Ukraine.

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I-95 rebuild: Union workers, families celebrated by state, city officials

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia city leaders gathered Sunday with union workers for a celebration honoring the construction crews who worked around the clock to get the I-95 temporary highway rebuilt and to say "Thank You" for a job well done.To a rowdy crowd of union workers, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro put an end cap to a miraculous two weeks that resulted in I-95 reopening before anybody could ever have expected."I got the baddest team in the City of Philadelphia," Rob Buckley stated.At a venue that is fit to celebrate champions on the field, a different kind of hero was celebrated Sunday."I am so damn proud to be your governor!" Shapiro exclaimed.Governor Shapiro, along with Mayor Kenney and officials from PennDOT, took the opportunity Sunday to not just give thanks to the workers who helped reopen I-95 in record time, but to give back to them."He didn’t leave that sight, neither did Mike Carroll and neither did all of you who were doing 12-hour shifts to make sure region and the nation got moving again," Gov. Shapiro remarked.The day started with workers being honored before the first pitch at the Phillies game.Marloy Gonzalez is with Local 57 and was involved every step of the way these past two weeks.

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SW Philadelphia shooting: Shooter's car connected to car thefts at Philly Int'l, officials say

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - New details are emerging on a shooting that injured a five-year-old boy and has his grandfather fighting for his life.Investigators are saying the shooter’s vehicle is connected to an organized group of car thefts from major car rental companies at Philadelphia International Airport. The car was recovered a short distance away from the shooting Sunday night and police are processing it for evidence.At the Exxon gas station, at South 61st Street and Passyunk Avenue Sunday night, drivers are thinking of the 71-year-old grandfather and his five-year-old grandson injured in a shooting 24 hours before."We were just talking about it.

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Tornado damage seen in Indiana as severe storms threaten millions from Ohio Valley to South on Sunday

Tornado spotted in Whiteland, Indiana, on Sunday afternoon. (Heather Holeman / FOX Weather) The FOX Forecast Center is tracking severe weather that’s impacting millions of people from the Ohio Valley to the South on Sunday.

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NJ State Police: Man wanted for spending nearly $6K with stolen credit card at Home Depot

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.J. - New Jersey State Police are sharing photos of a man they say spent thousands in stolen funds last month.A purchase of $5,889.32 was made using a victim's identity and Home Depot credit card information in Vineland, Cumberland County, on May 22.The suspect was pictured inside the Home Depot, then seen leaving in a U-Haul cargo van, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:Police are asking for the public's help to identity the man now wanted for identify and credit card theft.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Troop "A" Bridgeton Station.

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Hundreds of teens gather at closed park as shooting breaks out in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Another large gathering of Philly teenagers ended with a night of violence as law enforcement continues to try and crack down on unruly crowds across the city.Police say approximately 200-300 teenagers and people in their early 20s were gathered at Belmont Plateau when shots were fired around 1:30 a.m. - hours after the park closed.Two victims, a 19-year-old woman shot in the chest and 20-year-old man shot in the leg, were transported by private vehicle to the hospital.

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Grandfather and 5-year-old grandson shot near Southwest Philadelphia gas station: officials

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A man and his 5-year-old grandson were both shot while walking near a gas station in Southwest Philadelphia Saturday.The shooting happened near a gas station at the intersection Passyunk Avenue and South 61st Street about 5:45 Saturday evening, according to officials.MORE HEADLINES: 12th District officers responded to the location and found the 71-year-old man and the child with gunshot wounds. The man was shot in his left side, while his grandson was shot in the shoulder.The man was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he is in critical condition.

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Future Now Summit brings Philadelphia youth together in effort to foster community

FAIRMOUNT - Girard College hosted an event Saturday for youth to be able to have a safe place to gather and consider their future."Summers here! We wanted to wrap our arms around the youngest members of our community and have some folks come speak to them from a perspective of places they’ve come from." Said Jeanette Bavwidinsi, with Youth Engagement for the City of Philadelphia.The Future Now Summit featured several free areas students could wander around and interact with, including an art gallery featuring portraits of people who have been murdered in Philadelphia, as well as other locations in the United States.Zarinah Lomax helped curate the collection as a reminder to people of the violence, but also to provide support to victims left behind."These people had a life, had a legacy. They had family," Lomax explained.

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Boy, 5, and adult male shot at Southwest Philadelphia gas station: officials

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A 5-year-old boy and a man were both shot at a gas station in Southwest Philadelphia Saturday.The shooting happened at a gas station near the intersection of Passyunk Avenue and South 61st Street about 5:45 Saturday evening, according to officials.12th District officers responded to the location and found the man and the child with gunshot wounds.MORE HEADLINES: The man was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the child was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. No further details were released regarding their conditions.Officials also did not release additional details about the incident or any possible suspects.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Violent weekend sees 4 shooting deaths, with 4 injured across Philadelphia, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia has seen an especially violent start to the weekend, as four people have lost their lives to shootings in a 24-hour span.Early Saturday morning, around 2 a.m., 22nd District officers responded to the 1400 block of North Broad Street on the report of two men shot. Officers found a 20-year-old with gunshot wounds across his body. He died at Temple University Hospital.

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Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below

The Yellowstone River flows though the Paradise Valley north of Gardiner, Montana May 6, 2023. (Photo by Natalie Behring for the Washington Post) A bridge that crosses Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed overnight, causing portions of a freight train that was traveling over it to plunge into the water below.There was no immediate word from authorities on whether anyone was injured.

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Vehicle pulled from overpass after bursting into flames on Schuylkill Expressway

PHILADELPHIA - Fire and police crews were on the scene after a vehicle fire prompted an emergency response overnight in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.The vehicle caught on fire on the Schuylkill Expressway near Spring Garden Street around 2 a.m. Saturday.After it was extinguished, the vehicle had to be pulled from the overpass and towed from the scene.MORE HEADLINES:Police say there were people inside the vehicle at the time of the fire, but they fled on foot.

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Man being held prisoner after deadly double shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A double shooting on a North Philadelphia street claimed the life of a young man in the early hours of Saturday morning.Officers responded to several reports of shots being fired near West Girard Avenue and North Broad Street around 2 a.m.They arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds, including a 21-year-old man shot in the head.He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.MORE HEADLINES:Police say a second man, who was shot in the leg, is being treated as a prisoner while being treated at a local hospital.No weapons have been recovered, and a motive is unknown at this time.

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Russia coup latest: Putin calls Wagner Group's armed rebellion 'treason,' vows to punish

led his troops out of Ukraine and into a key southern city.Putin denounced the uprising as "a stab in the back." It was the biggest threat to his leadership in over two decades in power.The private army led by Prigozhin appeared to control the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, a city 660 miles (over 1,000 kilometers) south of Moscow that runs Russian offensive operations in Ukraine, Britain’s Ministry of Defense said.As the fast-moving events unfolded in Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is suffering "full-scale weakness" and that Kyiv was protecting Europe from "the spread of Russian evil and chaos."In his address, Putin called the actions by Prigozhin, whom he did not mention by name, a "betrayal" and "treason.""All those who prepared the rebellion will suffer inevitable punishment," Putin said. "The armed forces and other government agencies have received the necessary orders."Prigozhin said his fighters would not surrender, as "we do not want the country to live on in corruption, deceit and bureaucracy.""Regarding the betrayal of the motherland, the president was deeply mistaken.

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Man, 34, killed after he is shot multiple times in Southwest Philadelphia: officials

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot multiple times in Southwest Philadelphia.The shooting happened Friday night, just before 8:45, on the 6400 block of Greenway Avenue, officials said.Police were called to the scene and found the 34-year-old victim with gunshot wounds throughout his body.MORE HEADLINES:They rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he died.Police are actively investigating the homicide, but they have not located a weapon and have not made any arrests.___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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Russia launches criminal investigation into Wagner Group chief

Russia’s military leaders with expletive-ridden insults in a rift that has weakened the country’s forces amid the war in Ukraine.Yevgeny Prigozhin accused them of not providing him with munitions in the key battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut.A video in May showed him standing in front of the bloodied bodies of his slain troops yelling obscenities at Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov, calling them weak and incompetent, blaming them for the carnage."They came here as volunteers and they died to let you lounge in your mahogany offices," Prigozhin declared.

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Man, 30, dies after he is shot in front of his home in Kensington, police say

KENSINGTON - A 30-year-old man was shot in the neck and head just feet from his home in Kensington and killed, as more gun violence plagues Philadelphia.The shooting happened Friday evening, just after 6 p.m., on the 200 block of East Ontario Street, officials said.Responding officers found the man with a gunshot wound to the neck and head. The man was just a few feet from his home, authorities said.MORE HEADLINES: They rushed him to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time after arrival.Police say no weapons have been found and no arrests have been made.

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Rideshare driver laid to rest after he was shot by stray bullet and killed in North Philadelphia

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A family is in mourning after a father of three was shot and killed by a stray bullet while driving for Uber in North Philadelphia.Friday, a mass and religious service was held for 34-year-old Michael Almonte a the church he attended, while police still search for whoever fired the fatal shot.Almonte’s priest, Reverend Roberto Gurrola, says the church is where Almonte spent most of his time and it was at the church his family gathered to mourn Almonte and lay him to rest, describing him as a loving father, husband and God-fearing man."He’s one of those persons that you would think God would protect him," Father Gurrola said.But, on the night of June 14th, the 34-year-old’s life was cut short while working for Uber. Almonte was driving a passenger on the 1300 block of Lehigh Avenue when a stray bullet went through the back windshield, through his seat and into the back of his head."This really is a big concern.

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Jennifer Coolidge Reveals COVID Played A Big Role In Why She Almost Turned Down 'The White Lotus'

Jennifer Coolidge is going into depth about why she almost turned down her award-winning role in The White Lotus.

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Philadelphia teachers, officials press Pa. legislature on funding for school building improvements

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district. Legislation is working its way through the house, but teachers say funding is needed now.Earlier in the week, two key pieces of legislation made it out of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee aimed at investing in school improvements.State Representative Elizabeth Fielder led a press conference Friday at South Philadelphia High School highlighting the bill."You can’t learn when you’re sweating to death, you can’t learn when you’re worried about eating," Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla stated.The bill would fund the already existing maintenance grant program and allow schools to apply to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a maintenance grant for 75 percent of a project’s cost, up to $5 million."The message is clear," Fiedler said.

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Officials celebrate reopening of I-95

PHILADELPHIA - Nearly two weeks after a portion of I-95 collapsed in Philadelphia, the stretch has reopened to traffic. Philadelphia first responders and construction crews, along with Philadelphia sports mascots were the first to drive over the new roadway.PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says teams have been working on the rebuilding process and thinking outside of the box to get the interstate back open. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that the newly built temporary lanes would reopen at noon.

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Philadelphia sports teams donate $50K to build trust for daughter of tank driver killed in I-95 collapse

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is the City of Brotherly love and is a great example of how wonderful things can happen when you come together. In just 12 days, Philadelphia work crews finished reconstructing the collapsed portion of I-95 and reopened the roadway to motorists who depended on the critical roadway. Despite the success of the rebuilding, tragedy lingers due to the death of 53-year-old Nathaniel Moody, the tanker truck driver who died in the I-95 off-ramp crash that sparked a fire and the subsequent collapse. Related Family members have identified a man they say was driving a tanker truck at the center of the I-95 fire and collapse as a local father.Family members described Moody as a father and experienced driver with a lot of experience. "He wanted to raise his girl to know what a good Dad was, to know what a hardworking Dad was," Issac Moody said. "He didn't drink, he didn't smoke, he damn-sure didn't use any drugs." RELATED COVERAGEOn Friday, the same day temporary lanes opened on the collapsed stretch of the roadway, officials announced donations to support Moody's daughter. According to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's office, the Philadelphia Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Union joined forces to donate $50,000 to Moody's family to build a trust for his daughter. The cousin of a truck driver whose truck flipped and sparked a fire that destroyed part of I-95 in Philadelphia is searching for answers.

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76-year-old now homeless after being scammed out of $800k life-savings

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. - A King County man went from having $800,000 in his bank account to being homeless in just a few days due to a scam, family and investigators said.Bogdan Nalivaiko is a Ukrainian immigrant who made western Washington his home decades ago.A few weeks ago, he sold his Snoqualmie home. He had plans to move down to Auburn and live off the earnings.Unfortunately, the 76-year-old lost everything to scammers, according to his daughter, Julia Elders."On April 25, he sold his house.

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'Zero tolerance stance': Bensalem Township cracking down on illegaluse of dirt bikes, ATVs

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Officials in Bensalem Township say they have adopted a "zero tolerance stance" as they crack down on illegal riding of dirt bikesand ATVs in the town. According to authorities, the Bensalem Township Police Motor Patrol Unit is conducting patrols for the illegal use of the two on private property and roadways in Bensalem. "We have taken a zero tolerance stance on this type of activity," police say. Those found to be in violation will have their dirt bike, or ATV seized and be cited for a violation regardless of age, according to Bensalem Police officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESLaw enforcement says the areas of Bristol Road and Grove Avenue have been significantly impacted by riders on dirt bikes and ATVs who disregard traffic and trespass on private property. Authorities also say parents will be held responsible for the actions of their children, including the payment of all fines. "It would benefit you to have a talk with your kids and let them know that riding on roadways and private property is against the law and you should discourage this type of activity," police say. The Bensalem Police Department seizes a dirt bike on June 22, 2023.

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South Philadelphia couple loses everything in rowhome fire caused by lightning

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A couple lost everything after their rowhome caught fire and it turns out, the couple say, the flames were ignited by lightning from last Friday’s storms."We ran to the door and they were like, ‘Your house is on fire,’" said Amber Shishido. "Random as hell that it caught our house on fire.

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I-95 to reopen in Philadelphia Friday: officials

PHILADELPHIA - The collapsed stretch of I-95 is reopening sooner than expected, as Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll will officially reopen the highway at noon Friday.Festivities will begin 10:30 with the governor and Carroll, along with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Philadelphia Building Trades members and contractors, with the official reopening set for noon.PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says teams have been working on the rebuilding process and thinking outside of the box to get the interstate back open. >> I-95 Philadelphia collapse: What you need to know about the damaged highway, reconstruction"We, PennDOT, have approached this challenge and our partners in the city, we wanted to think outside the box. We wanted to make sure that we employed every strategy we could think of to try and get I-95 open in both directions," Carroll said. Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll discusses how crews will use a NASCAR jet dryer from Pocono Raceway to help finish working on I-95 through a stretch of rainy days.Here's what you need to know about the temporary lanes that make up the roadway: The roadway is made up of high-tech, lightweight and durable aggregate created by AeroAggregates in Eddystone.

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12-year-old among 3 shot and killed in East Germantown: officials

EAST GERMANTOWN - East Germantown was the scene of a triple shooting that killed two adults and a 12-year-old. The shooting happened on the 700 block of East Locust Avenue, in Philadelphia’s East Germantown neighborhood, Thursday afternoon, around 2:15, officials said.The three fatally shot were all taken to Einstein Medical Center by police.Police stated the adults were 47 and 30-years of age.MORE HEADLINES:According to officials, at least 12 rifle rounds were found all over the block. The two adults were shot near the beginning of the block, while the child was able to run towards home.The fatal shooting comes on the heels of the statistic that Philadelphia has surpassed 200 homicides before July for the third year in a row.

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Pennsylvania House lawmakers pass bill to recruit more educators by offering $10K stipends

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Faced with a rising number of Pennsylvania teachers leaving the profession, state House lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill to recruit more educators by giving student teachers a stipend while they’re in the classroom.The legislation seeks to remove the barriers for prospective teachers, whose work in the classroom usually goes unpaid as they finish their education. The proposal passed 141-62 and now goes on to the Senate.The program would award student teachers in Pennsylvania a minimum grant of $10,000.

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I-95 Philadelphia collapse: What you need to know about the roadway's new temporary lanes

PHILADELPHIA - Construction crews are working around the clock to finish the temporary lanes being installed in the collapsed stretch of I-95 in Philadelphia.PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says teams working on the rebuilding process are thinking outside of the box to reopen the interstate. >> I-95 Philadelphia collapse: What you need to know about the damaged highway, reconstruction"We, PennDOT, have approached this challenge and our partners in the city, we wanted to think outside the box. We wanted to make sure that we employed every strategy we could think of to try and get I-95 open in both directions," Carroll said. Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll discusses how crews will use a NASCAR jet dryer from Pocono Raceway to help finish working on I-95 through a stretch of rainy days.Here's what you need to know about the temporary lanes that will make up the roadway: The roadway is made up of high-tech, lightweight and durable aggregate created by AeroAggregates in Eddystone.

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I-95 reconstruction: Crews to use NASCAR jet dryer to finish construction during upcoming rainy stretch

PHILADELPHIA - Officials in Pennsylvania confirmed Wednesday that Interstate 95 will reopen this weekend, less than two weeks after a gasoline tanker crash and fire caused the roadway to collapse."Based on the tremendous progress these crews made over the weekend and the time it takes to complete the remaining steps, I can now say that we will have I-95 back open this weekend," Governor Josh Shapiro said. Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll lauded the "round the clock" work of road crews to complete the expedited project ahead of schedule. A section of the northbound lanes of the elevated highway collapsed early June 11 after a tractor-trailer hauling gasoline flipped over on an off-ramp and caught fire. State transportation officials said the driver, who was killed, lost control around a curve.

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