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How to avoid getting scammed after a major winter storm

As the Philadelphia area digs out from this weekend's storm, officials are warning people to be on the lookout for scammers trying to take advantage of you and your money.

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2026 Philly Bike Ride takes place Saturday

2026 Philly Bike Ride takes place Saturday

A Chester County teen turned his home into a Halloween haunt for charity

A Chester County teen turned his home into a Halloween haunt for charity

Third annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest held at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia

Third annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest held at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia

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Tyrese Maxey meets with Sixers fans ahead of preseason finale

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New video shows deadly shootout in Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Pope Leo resumes some papal duties as he recovers from lung surgery

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Car slams into West Philadelphia home

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Investigators set to return to Olney "house of horrors" Friday after finding bones

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What to know about Friday's severe storm threat in Philadelphia region

Hector Rodriguez, Philadelphia officer wounded in weekend shooting, is "up and walking," sources say

Hector Rodriguez, Philadelphia officer wounded in weekend shooting, is "up and walking," sources say

Philadelphia women's sports bar Marsha's to close

Philadelphia women's sports bar Marsha's to close

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Suspicious letters sent to election officials, congressional offices

3 children, 1 teacher killed at elementary school in Oregon

3 children, 1 teacher killed at elementary school in Oregon

New Jersey deputy attorney general allegedly used AI to create child porn

New Jersey deputy attorney general allegedly used AI to create child porn

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Penn Wood High School suspends all sports amid investigation

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Timing out Friday's severe weather risk in the Philadelphia region

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Jalen Hurts ruled out for Eagles-Panthers game with superficial blood clot

Hector Rodriguez, Philadelphia police officer wounded in weekend shooting, remains hospitalized

Hector Rodriguez, Philadelphia police officer wounded in weekend shooting, remains hospitalized

After alleged rape, Temple University advisory group is a step in the right direction, advocate says

After alleged rape, Temple University advisory group is a step in the right direction, advocate says

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Pennsylvania nurse hopes to stay in U.S. after two weeks in immigration detention

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The Heartbeat: "Survivor" casting call at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

How this Cuban American student is using the harp to explore Latin American roots

How this Cuban American student is using the harp to explore Latin American roots

Man arrested after fatal stabbing, barricade in West Philadelphia

Man arrested after fatal stabbing, barricade in West Philadelphia

Bones discovered at "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney section, sources say

Bones discovered at "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney section, sources say

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