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Philly woman says her car was illegally towed after a crash

After she got into a crash in Philadelphia, a woman says a company illegally towed her car without disclosing the price.
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s...

A small island in the Schuylkill River that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be...
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Bomb threat reported at Moorestown Upper Elementary School deemed not credible

A reported bomb threat prompted a police response at Moorestown Upper Elementary School on Monday, but officials later determined the threat was not credible following a thorough investigation. School officials said established safety protocols were immediately put into place while police assessed the situation on campus. Authorities stressed that all...
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Vehicle fire closes I-76 westbound at City Avenue

A vehicle fire shut down the westbound lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway Tuesday morning, causing major delays for the morning rush.
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Dump truck fire causes large backup on I-76 West in Philadelphia

The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
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Requiem for Fleur’s: A Great Restaurant You’ll Never Eat at Again

Fleur’s shows us the heartbreaking reality that a remarkable menu isn’t always enough to keep the lights on. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love Foobooz. Sign up now for our twice weekly newsletter. Listen to the audio edition here:. By the time you read this, Fleur’s will be...
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Gunman opens fire on man who allegedly stole his scooter in Germantown, police say

Philadelphia police say a gunman opened fire on a man who had allegedly stolen his scooter.
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Gov. Shapiro says fence dispute with Montgomery County neighbors has no place in federal...

While Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was showing the Dutch royal couple around Independence Mall, his general counsel was taking steps to quell a dispute that hit Pennsylvania’s first couple close to home. Shapiro asked a U.S. District judge to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by his Abington neighbors over...
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Man arrested on weapon charge in Trenton

TRENTON, NJ — A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police say he discarded a loaded handgun while fleeing on a bicycle. Markese McClain was arrested April 8 at Hudson Street and Hamilton Avenue. Officers Romero and Tosado were patrolling the area of Pearl and Hudson Streets at approximately...
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Man killed after being shot on the sidewalk in Philly on Monday, police say

A man was killed after he was shot several times on the sidewalk on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers were called to the 6300 block of Chews Avenue in the East Germantown section of the city around 1:21 p.m. on Monday, April 13, police said. When officers...

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