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Deadly shooting on Broad Street Line train, man claims self-defense
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PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — A man was killed after a shooting on a Broad Street Line train Friday evening, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The deadly shooting happened around 7:30 …
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Sixth suspect arrested in deadly 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School
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PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School that claimed the life of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde and in…
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Volunteers fill thousands of backpacks for students in need at Cradles to Crayons’ Backpack-A-Thon
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PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Cradles to Crayons hosted its annual Backpack-A-Thon at Lincoln Financial Field, as the new school year nears. On Thursday, hundreds of corporate volunteers filled 34,50…
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Volunteers needed at summer food drive in NJ: 'God wants us to do it'
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NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — No questions asked. No judgment passed. Just a sandwich for someone who may be short on cash, or just wants someone to talk to. “God wants us to do it,” said …
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Meet a Mayor: The small, eccentric Pa. city where even UFOs like to drop by
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This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up…
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Father faces assault charges after death of infant, bail set at $1 million
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(WJET/WFXP) – On Thursday, we told you that Pennsylvania police were conducting an investigation following the death of an infant. Now, the father of that child is facing several assault charges, a…
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Former Delaware teacher arrested, accused of inappropriately touching students
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(WPHL) — Delaware State Police arrested a former Red Clay Consolidated School District teacher on multiple felony charges of unlawful sexual contact and sexual abuse of a child, officials ann…
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The conflicting visions to fund SEPTA and Pa.'s other public transit agencies, explained
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania…
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This weekend in Philly: August 15 and 16 🌮🇮🇳🏮
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(WPHL) – This weekend (August 15 and 16) is set to be jam-packed with events like the Festival of India, Philadelphia Taco Fest, the continuation of the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Fra…
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First-ever Delco Chalk Fest happening this weekend
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The first-ever Delco Chalk Fest is coming to Delaware County on August 16th and 17th! A dozen of national and local chalk artists will transform Reaney Street out front of Subaru Park in Chester wi…
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Incorporating local produce into back-to-school meals
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Summer brings the best produce, and we wanted some inspiration as to what to do with it all, especially as school is about to start. Claire Rudden, manager of nutrition at Zallie Family Markets joi…
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Goodbye Wells Fargo Center, hello Xfinity Mobile Arena: venue transitions to new name
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PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The South Philadelphia Sports Complex will now look a little different. On Thursday, Comcast Spectacor, the owner of the venue now formerly known as the Wells Fargo Cent…
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New Jersey Governor race heats up with small business initiatives
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WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PIX11)– New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is heating up, with both candidates hitting the campaign trail. On Thursday, Democratic candidate and Congresswoman Mikie Sher…
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Delaware ex-Gov. Mike Castle, who championed 50 State Quarters Program while in Congress, dies at 86
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle, a Republican moderate who championed creating the popular 50 State Quarters Program of commemorative coins while he served in Congress, has…
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Philadelphia teachers' union wants to continue contract negotiations to avoid strike
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PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) is asking the School District of Philadelphia to speed up negotiations to avoid a strike at the start of the semester. The …
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This Pa. city wants to end traffic crashes and fatalities in its downtown. A new grant could help.
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This story was produced by the Berks County Bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlight…
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Eagles' Landon Dickerson serves beers at practice while recovering from knee surgery
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Landon Dickerson played bartender and served cold ones for the Super Bowl champion Eagles with the injured offensive lineman’s career temporarily on ic…
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Rita's is rethinking the customer experience with creative real estate
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard was founded in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, and since its 1984 inception, it has grown to over 500 locations in the United States. Not only do they…
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