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Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Some Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
Some Fine Wine and Good Spirits liquor stores will remain closed "until further notice" after looting in Philadelphia.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $925 million after no winner Wednesday night
There have been 30 consecutive drawings without a big winner.
NEXT Weather: Spotty showers developing Thursday afternoon, storms Friday
Thursday is cloudy before some rain could develop, and we could see storms Friday.
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
Starting Friday, SEPTA is rolling out tap-to-pay technology on all city and suburban buses and trolleys along with the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line trains, and the Norristown High Speed Line.
9 Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
18 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores were looted Tuesday night into Wednesday and another was hit on Wednesday.
New surveillance video shows suspects in looting of Philadelphia beauty store
Video showed a group breaking into Nat's Beauty Shop on Frankford Avenue, Wakisha Bailey speaks with the devastated store owner who had just restocked shelves before thousands of items were taken.
NEXT Weather: Flash flooding risk tonight
We're going to see showers on Thursday and storms Friday, Tammie Souza reports.
Philadelphia remembers Constance Clayton, schools' 1st Black and 1st woman superintendent
Constance Clayton made history as the first African American and the first woman to lead the School District of Philadelphia. Jasmine Payoute reports from the service in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia.
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Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Crisis therapy friends from Philly team up to help others get lifesaving therapy access
The two friends created Charlie Health, a virtual therapy platform that provides mental health counseling for teenagers and young adults.
Majority of dog owners see pet vaccinations as unsafe, ineffective, or unnecessary: study
A new study finds many dog owners are skeptical of having their pet vaccinated but experts said vaccines for dogs are safe, effective and necessary.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
Bryce Harper homers in the 7th inning and leads the playoff-bound Phillies past the Pirates 7-6
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning as one of the few regulars in Philadelphia's lineup and the Phillies rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Wednesday night, a day after clinching the NL's top wild-card spot.
Celebrating wild-card playoff berth, Phillies fans load up on gear at team store
Philadelphia Phillies fans flocked to the team store at Citizens Bank Park after the team clinched a wild-card playoff berth.
When did the playoff-bound Phillies hit their low point? The data says June 2.
According to playoff odds data from Fangraphs, the Phillies have come a long way in the last four months.
"I need to sing for the boys!!": Calum Scott offers to perform "Dancing On My Own" for Phillies
Calum Scott says he wants to "sing for the boys" as the Philadelphia Phillies clinch another "Red October" and charge into the MLB playoffs.
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Cold case solved: Arrest made in decade-old murder of Gloucester Township woman
Just eight days after a recent CBS Mysteries report profiled Reiff's case, an arrest has finally been made.
Investigators confident murder of Gloucester Township mother Carol Reiff will have resolution
It's been nearly 10 years since Carol Reiff, a beloved mother and friend from Gloucester Township, was found murdered in a wooded area not far from Route 42.
Mysteries: Mother of 18-year-old killed in West Oak Lane remembers son as "gentle giant"
In 2021, 18-year-old Shaquille Barbour was shot and killed while he rode his bike home from a corner store in Philadelphia.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart defects
Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has survived 16 heart surgeries while battling congenital heart defects, got to play at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course in northern California.
Camden woman working to help young people after losing husband to gun violence
A Camden woman who lost her husband to gun violence is making it her life's work to heal the community, one family at a time.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teenagers by combining creativity and culture
In this class for teens, the students start with vision boards, full of color, pictures, and textures that inspire them.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Last year, Sinister Mopar was able to get six tons worth of food. They hope to double that total this year.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
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Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 27: Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer
Kapadia joined Pat to preview Eagles training camp and the 2023 season after the Birds made a run to the Super Bowl last season.
Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 24: Jake Fischer, Jonathan Tannenwald
Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports and Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Pat on the latest Gallen of Questions Podcast to talk about the Sixers, Union and more.
Pat Gallen and Don Bell talk Sixers hiring Nick Nurse
The Sixers hired Nurse to replace Doc Rivers. Pat Gallen and Don Bell broke down the move.
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Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Some Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
Some Fine Wine and Good Spirits liquor stores will remain closed "until further notice" after looting in Philadelphia.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
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Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Some Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
Some Fine Wine and Good Spirits liquor stores will remain closed "until further notice" after looting in Philadelphia.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
NEXT Weather: Spotty showers developing Thursday afternoon, storms Friday
Thursday is cloudy before some rain could develop, and we could see storms Friday.
Convicted attempted murderer still on the run after escaping during work detail in Mount Laurel Township
Edward Berbon was living at a halfway house in Camden, New Jersey, while he was finishing out a nearly two-decade sentence for attempted murder.
Sen. Menendez, co-defendants plead not guilty to bribery-related charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will appear before a federal judge for his initial appearance in the case along with his wife Nadine, who is also charged in the case, and two other co-defendants.
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NEXT Weather: Spotty showers developing Thursday afternoon, storms Friday
Thursday is cloudy before some rain could develop, and we could see storms Friday.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
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Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Crisis therapy friends from Philly team up to help others get lifesaving therapy access
The two friends created Charlie Health, a virtual therapy platform that provides mental health counseling for teenagers and young adults.
Majority of dog owners see pet vaccinations as unsafe, ineffective, or unnecessary: study
A new study finds many dog owners are skeptical of having their pet vaccinated but experts said vaccines for dogs are safe, effective and necessary.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Traffic & Transportation
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
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Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
Bryce Harper homers in the 7th inning and leads the playoff-bound Phillies past the Pirates 7-6
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning as one of the few regulars in Philadelphia's lineup and the Phillies rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Wednesday night, a day after clinching the NL's top wild-card spot.
Celebrating wild-card playoff berth, Phillies fans load up on gear at team store
Philadelphia Phillies fans flocked to the team store at Citizens Bank Park after the team clinched a wild-card playoff berth.
When did the playoff-bound Phillies hit their low point? The data says June 2.
According to playoff odds data from Fangraphs, the Phillies have come a long way in the last four months.
"I need to sing for the boys!!": Calum Scott offers to perform "Dancing On My Own" for Phillies
Calum Scott says he wants to "sing for the boys" as the Philadelphia Phillies clinch another "Red October" and charge into the MLB playoffs.
Entertainment News
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
New docuseries takes closer look at 2018 fatal stabbing in Rittenhouse Square
Paramount+ docuseries "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square" unravels the mystery of what really transpired in July 2018, when Michael White fatally stabbed successful real estate developer Sean Schellenger.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum, who played Ducky on "NCIS" decades after he became a teen heartthrob, died Monday of natural causes.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Focusing on the Future
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
Starting Friday, SEPTA is rolling out tap-to-pay technology on all city and suburban buses and trolleys along with the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line trains, and the Norristown High Speed Line.
9 Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
18 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores were looted Tuesday night into Wednesday and another was hit on Wednesday.
New surveillance video shows suspects in looting of Philadelphia beauty store
Video showed a group breaking into Nat's Beauty Shop on Frankford Avenue, Wakisha Bailey speaks with the devastated store owner who had just restocked shelves before thousands of items were taken.
NEXT Weather: Flash flooding risk tonight
We're going to see showers on Thursday and storms Friday, Tammie Souza reports.
Philadelphia remembers Constance Clayton, schools' 1st Black and 1st woman superintendent
Constance Clayton made history as the first African American and the first woman to lead the School District of Philadelphia. Jasmine Payoute reports from the service in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia.