School District of Philadelphia shifting to virtual learning Friday due to poor air quality
Most of the Philadelphia region is experiencing "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" air quality conditions due to the wildfire smoke.
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Most of the Philadelphia region is experiencing "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" air quality conditions due to the wildfire smoke.
Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies as they try win their fifth straight game.
The cause of the fire in Jackson Township remains under investigation.
The NJFFS said Wednesday the fire has burned 70 acres and is 70% contained.
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity.
The shooting happened on the 2900 block of Mascher Street just before 9 p.m.
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A fire in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest continues to grow Thursday, spreading to 5,000 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking people to avoid the area.
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A fight on a SEPTA bus ended with a passenger shot and killed in Germantown.