Multiple shooters are likely responsible for the Lincoln University shooting that killed a 25-year-old man and wounded six others on Saturday, investigators said Sunday night. Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson, 21, of Wilmington, …
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Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous heads to state House
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsThe state Senate passed a bill on Monday that would allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous when collecting a prize of $100,000 or more. The bill, introduced by Sen. …
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Jake Tapper says new book on extremist brought to justice shows risk of Trump ‘devaluing’ experts
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsAbout a month after Osama bin Laden was killed in a 2011 raid on his compound in Pakistan, the FBI got an unusual call from Italian authorities about a 34-year-old …
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City Council calls for examining policies for domestic violence cases following Kada Scott’s death
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsKada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
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Percentage of properties in Philly that are historically protected has doubled since 2016, report says
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe percentage of properties in Philadelphia that are historically protected from demolition has doubled since 2016, a new report by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia said. The nonprofit advocacy …
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Keon King now charged with murder in killing of Kada Scott
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsKeon King, the man suspected of kidnapping and killing 23-year-old Kada Scott earlier this month, was charged with murder Wednesday after the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office released its report that …
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Three people sentenced to life in prison for 2023 fatal shooting at North Philly basketball court
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsThree men involved in a 2023 shooting at a North Philly recreation center that killed three people have been convicted of first-degree murder and related charges, the Philadelphia District Attorney's …
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Nighttime work on I-95 will close lanes in Northeast Philly for most of November
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is warning drivers on I-95 to expect traffic and delays in November. Lanes on the southbound stretch of the highway approaching the Cottman Avenue Interchange …
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Pause on SNAP benefits would put ‘massive strain’ on Philly food banks
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsSupplemental Nutritional Assistance Program recipients in Pennsylvania already were facing rising grocery costs and qualification changes, but they were dealt another blow at the end of last week: the possibility …
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A 10-foot long, 8-foot deep sinkhole has caused part of the Schuylkill River Trail to temporarily close
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsThe portion of the Schuylkill River Trail between Race Street and JFK Boulevard will be indefinitely closed because of a large sinkhole that has formed under the surface. The Schuylkill …