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Missing Juvenile Layla “Lay” Aponte from the 24th District

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Layla “Lay” Aponte, a 12-year-old Hispanic female, who was last seen on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Layla was last seen by family members at approximately 10:00 AM at her residence on the 1200 block of E. Pike Street.
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Northeast Philly meat heist targets truck hauling Nebraska beef

In the early morning hours of Monday, November 24, 2025, in Northeast Philadelphia, a large theft of frozen meat took place in a parking lot at Red Lion Road and Norcom Road, where a truck driver awoke to find masked individuals removing pallets of beef from his trailer. According to CBS Philadelphia, the incident...
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Philadelphia police searching for missing 12-year-old girl

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are asking for the public’s help locating 12-year-old Lailaa McKenzie, who has been reported missing from her home in the city’s 5800 block of Jane Street.…
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Felon Caught With Loaded Pistol Draws Prison Term in Philadelphia Case

PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that a Honduran national unlawfully residing in Philadelphia has been sentenced on Tuesday to seven months in prison after federal agents discovered a loaded firearm in his waistband during an April arrest. Marvin Enrique Pena-Portillo, 38, received...
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Why Is Black Friday Called That? The Fascinating History

Every year, the day after Thanksgiving brings packed parking lots, long lines, and doorbuster deals. But for something that is supposed to be fun, the name sounds pretty gloomy. So where did the term "Black Friday" actually come from -- and what does the "black" really mean?
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Philadelphia International Airport bomb threat causes ground stop and panic

No aircraft are currently permitted to land at Philadelphia International Airport due to a reported bomb threat, according to information from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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2025 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade brings holiday magic to Philadelphia

Philadelphia kicked off the holidays Thursday with the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Nation - The 106th 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Philadelphia Breathes Sigh of Relief as Khalil Dickens Sentenced to 25 Years for Violent...

Philadelphia has seen the resolution of a series of violent crimes that occurred during the summer of 2023. Khalil Dickens, 22, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in multiple armed carjackings and robberies. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentence, which follows Dickens’ guilty...
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Wanamaker Light Show returns to continue Philadelphia holiday tradition after year of uncertainty

The Wanamaker Light Show is back open for the public inside the historic Wanamaker Building, beginning Friday.
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Person killed in shooting in Philly’s Kensington neighborhood on Wednesday

Police in Philadelphia said that they are investigating after a person was shot and killed on Friday evening. Officers were called to the 800 block of East Madison Street in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood just before 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 for a shooting that was reported, police said. When the...

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