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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
House passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure.
Could Philadelphia expand its use of drones in law enforcement?
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
Son of Danelo Cavalcante's victim receives special surprise from K-9 Yoda
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
NEXT Weather: September ends dreary, October begins beautiful
Saturday is the last of our gloomy days before sun and warmth return for the Eagles and Phillies.
Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
NJ oddity of chair on roof brings thousands together online: "Couldn't believe it was still there"
Despite the storm's damage, several pieces of furniture remain strewn atop the home, including a chair situated precariously close to the edge.
Business owner in West Philadelphia stays positive as restaurant hit twice after looting
Windows are still boarded up at the restaurant near 43rd and Baltimore in West Philly.
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Monroe Township Little League recovering after team equipment was stolen and destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League discovered some of their equipment was destroyed-- some of it stolen.
Thousands bike 100 miles to Jersey Shore to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis
The 44th annual Bike MS City to Shore Ride starts in Cherry Hill, NJ and ends in Ocean City.
Could Philadelphia use drones for law enforcement?
Philadelphia City Council members were given a live drone demonstration in a hearing on Friday.
Rally will help raise money after Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans memorial vandalized
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard was vandalized in August.
Leaders' summit on Philadelphia crime follows week with multiple days of looting
The crime summit includes remarks from City Council members, state leaders and business owners, Ross DiMattei reports.
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Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
Philly health officials urge vaccinations as COVID hospitalizations increase
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
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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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Bryce Harper says "I'm gonna get fined for being right" after strike three call
The Phillies' Bryce Harper threw his helmet into the stands and was ejected Thursday night following an outburst toward third base umpire Ángel Hernández on a checked strike three.
Fantasy football Week 4: The Miami Dolphins RB to own, Taylor Swift mania, more
After a wild Week 3 that featured a 70-burger from the Miami Dolphins and Taylor Swift mania in Kanas City, here's what to watch in Week 4:
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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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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
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.
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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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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
House passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure.
Could Philadelphia expand its use of drones in law enforcement?
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
Son of Danelo Cavalcante's victim receives special surprise from K-9 Yoda
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
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Could Philadelphia expand its use of drones in law enforcement?
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
Son of Danelo Cavalcante's victim receives special surprise from K-9 Yoda
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
Business owner in West Philadelphia stays positive as restaurant hit twice after looting
Windows are still boarded up at the restaurant near 43rd and Baltimore in West Philly.
One dead following shooting after car crash in Harrowgate: police
Police confirmed a 24-year-old man died Friday night following a shooting after a car crash in Harrowgate.
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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
NEXT Weather: September ends dreary, October begins beautiful
Saturday is the last of our gloomy days before sun and warmth return for the Eagles and Phillies.
NJ oddity of chair on roof brings thousands together online: "Couldn't believe it was still there"
Despite the storm's damage, several pieces of furniture remain strewn atop the home, including a chair situated precariously close to the edge.
Camden County has new K-9 to help solve child sexual, physical abuse cases
Meet Beatrix, a border collie who helps forensic investigators with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office solve some of the most heinous cases.
Escaped New Jersey prisoner Edward Berbon taken back into custody
The New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigation Division arrested a man Friday who has been on the run for almost a week.
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NEXT Weather: September ends dreary, October begins beautiful
Saturday is the last of our gloomy days before sun and warmth return for the Eagles and Phillies.
Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
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.
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Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
Philly health officials urge vaccinations as COVID hospitalizations increase
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
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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National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
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.
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SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
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.
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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Bryce Harper says "I'm gonna get fined for being right" after strike three call
The Phillies' Bryce Harper threw his helmet into the stands and was ejected Thursday night following an outburst toward third base umpire Ángel Hernández on a checked strike three.
Fantasy football Week 4: The Miami Dolphins RB to own, Taylor Swift mania, more
After a wild Week 3 that featured a 70-burger from the Miami Dolphins and Taylor Swift mania in Kanas City, here's what to watch in Week 4:
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Jester Castle offers community opportunity to exhibit talent in various forms of spoken art
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
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.
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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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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
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."
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Monroe Township Little League recovering after team equipment was stolen and destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League discovered some of their equipment was destroyed-- some of it stolen.
Thousands bike 100 miles to Jersey Shore to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis
The 44th annual Bike MS City to Shore Ride starts in Cherry Hill, NJ and ends in Ocean City.
Could Philadelphia use drones for law enforcement?
Philadelphia City Council members were given a live drone demonstration in a hearing on Friday.
Rally will help raise money after Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans memorial vandalized
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard was vandalized in August.
Leaders' summit on Philadelphia crime follows week with multiple days of looting
The crime summit includes remarks from City Council members, state leaders and business owners, Ross DiMattei reports.