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The driver of an armored Brinks truck was shot in South Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon while making a delivery at Bank of America branch on the 1900 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Police are searching for at least two suspects who stole money and a gun from the driver, who was hospitalized in critical…

A Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed while investigating a car break-in at the Terminal D garage at the Philadelphia International Airport late Thursday night, authorities said. Another officer was wounded in the shooting. Investigators are trying to identify the people involved in the shooting. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution…

New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, Orsted’s Ocean Wind 1 project, will operational by 2025, the company says. The state Board of Public Utilities secured a $100 million guarantee from Orsted that the project will be operational by December 2025. Otherwise, the money will be forfeited. The project has faced hurdles due to increasing costs…

The Philly Bike Ride is taking place Saturday, Oct. 14. Some 6,000 riders will traverse courses that take them from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Old City, South Philly and, for some, Manayunk, before finishing near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Parking restrictions and road closures will go into effect starting early Saturday morning. Top Featured…

A SEPTA study found that AI-assisted cameras may better enforce illegal parking violations at bus stops and lanes in Philadelphia, possibly improving service times and rider safety. The 70-day study identified more than 36,000 violations along two of SEPTA’s busiest – and slowest – bus routes. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution…

In the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross met with Israeli leaders as part of a congressional delegation that already had been in the Middle East to discuss peace. Norcross reflected on the pain he saw in Israel and how it summoned flashbacks to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Top…

Senaaj Jackson, the man accused of shooting Philadelphia streets department worker Masir Williams on Sept. 7, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals in North Philly on Wednesday morning. Jackson, 22, allegedly shot Williams, 21, twice in the back during an argument at a corner store in Grays Ferry. Williams was working his job at the…

Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles will close on Oct. 31. The secondhand furniture store run by the African People’s Education & Defense Fund has been in business for nearly 30 years. The store is on North Broad Street. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Philadelphia Fire Department is hosting a citywide fire drill Thursday, Oct. 12. When sirens blare at 7:30 p.m., residents are advised to practice their home escape plans. Residents can request free smoke alarms, which will be installed by the fire department, at any time by contacting 311. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press…

Center City’s daily foot traffic is at 84% of pre-pandemic levels – which ranks fifth among 25 U.S. cities, according to a report released by the Center City District. Philadelphia’s downtown recovery has been fueled by its large residential population and the tourism industry. About 30% of people who work in Center City live within…

Philadelphia released its 2023 Vision Zero report on Tuesday, finding that there were 124 traffic fatalities in 2022, up from 123 in 2021. But fatal crashes and crashes involving a serious injury fell by 34%. The report says Black and Hispanic residents have been disproportionately impacted by traffic fatalities, and that five children are hit…

Antoine Williams, 27, a correctional officer at Chester County Prison, was charged with smuggling drugs into the facility and selling them to inmates through a cash app, District Attorney Deborah Ryan says. Williams, of Philadelphia, allegedly distributed tobacco, Suboxone, Percocet and marijuana by using gloves and mall plastic trash bags. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

Stoneman Willie, a mummy in Pennsylvania whose remains had been kept on display at a Reading funeral home, was identified and buried Saturday at the Forest Hills Memorial Park cemetery. The man’s real name was James Murphy. He was a prisoner who died in 1895 and was embalmed by funeral director Theodore Auman. For years,…

SEPTA’s Transit Police union has voted to authorize a strike if a new contract agreement isn’t reached. The Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109 represents about 175 officers. Their contract expired in March and they are seeking pay increases to improve officer retention. They’re the second SEPTA union this month to authorize a strike,…

About 20 cars were damaged by vandals in the Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia early Monday morning, police said. The cars mostly were parked on Hartel Avenue and had their windows smashed. No one was injured and nothing was reported stolen, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man who was found dead inside the trunk of a car on the 400 block of North Fifth Street in Northern Liberties on Sunday, Oct. 8. The discovery was made in a neighborhood known for nightspots like Franklin Music Hall, Yards Brewing and Silk City Diner.…

Upper Moreland police fatally shot a woman, 69, who pointed a gun at EMTs and officers on Sunday afternoon, Montgomery County prosecutors said. The woman to drop the weapon when police arrived on the scene and aimed the gun at officer, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

When it comes to autism care, early intervention has emerged as a key factor in guiding the developmental trajectory for children on the spectrum. The initial years of a child’s life form the bedrock of their cognitive, emotional, and social development. It’s during this age that the brain exhibits remarkable plasticity, making it ripe for…

Temple University’s faculty union plans to hold a rally on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 to demand a new contract with pay increases and better benefits. The demonstration will take place from 2-4 p.m. at Pollet and Liacouras walks. The Temple Association of University Professionals’ current deal is set to expire on Sunday, Oct. 15. Top…

Two men have been charged for the 2018 fatal shooting of Rasul Benson at a South Philadelphia gas station. Hanef Wilkins and Yameen Mofield will face 45 to 90 years in jail. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia police are looking for a silver Nissan after a hit-and-run at Frankford Ave. and Ontario St. that left a 57-year-old pedestrian dead early Friday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The R.M. Palmer Company did not evacuate workers from its West Reading chocolate factory ahead of the March 24 explosion that killed seven workers – despite employees reporting that they smelled gas, according to citations issued by OSHA. The company plans to contest the citations. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service