News – Metro Philadelphia

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AMNY

Party City to go out of business for good: reports

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City Council passes 76ers arena legislation, activists leave in handcuffs

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

History Column: A look back at historic hub that was Philadelphia Arena

By Michael Leibrandt

Philly Stat 360

Local

City launches ‘Philly Stat 360’ to boost government transparency

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Philadelphia is a sanctuary city: What does that mean for undocumented immigrants?

By Jennifer J. Lee, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Philly Video Game Gift Guide: The top gifts for gamers in 2024

By Zach Ciavolella

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Nicetown

First arrest made in fatal 2023 shooting of Simon Gratz student

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Eagles legends deliver this holiday season with ‘Operation Snowball’

By Zach Ciavolella

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Crime

Philadelphia correctional officers charged with smuggling phones, drugs

By Jack Tomczuk

SEPTA

Local

Hispanic Chamber CEO: SEPTA is a lifeline for small businesses and growing communities

By Jennifer Rodriguez

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City Council set to make final decision on 76ers arena bills Thursday

By Jack Tomczuk

Mayor Parker promises repercussions following recent surge in gun violence

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

The great resignation? A look at the decline of Black teachers in Philadelphia and its impact on education

By Lynnette Mawhinney and Leana Cabral, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Harmonious Communities

Local

Opera Philadelphia, Broad Street Love make Harmonious Communities their mission

By A.D. Amorosi

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Fairhill

2 killed, 9 injured in weekend gunfire

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Federal grant expands hospital-based violence prevention programs

By Metro Philadelphia

Feltonville shooting

1 killed, 4 injured in Feltonville shooting

By Jack Tomczuk

East Wyoming Avenue Bridge

North Philadelphia

East Wyoming Avenue Bridge in North Philly closed indefinitely

By Metro Philadelphia

Dilworth Park shooting

Boy charged, more suspects sought in Dilworth Park triple shooting

By Jack Tomczuk

Center City District Restaurant Week 2025

Center City District Restaurant Week sets sights on 2025

By Molly Given

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