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Historic election of Pope Leo XIV sparks joy across Philly

By Zach Ciavolella

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Overbrook

Man, 30, charged in Overbrook High police officer shooting

By Jack Tomczuk

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News

Pope Leo XIV: Everything we know about the first American pontiff

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV is the first American pontiff, and a Villanova graduate

By Adam Daly

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Local

Report: Fatal overdoses down in Philly, but fentanyl and xylazine deaths surge

By Metro Philadelphia

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AMNY

AMERICAN POPE! Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago named leader of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

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Local

Philly’s Tree Plan calls for increasing leafy coverage. So, why are large trees being chopped down?

By Courtney DuChene, Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative

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Overbrook

Police officer shot near Overbrook High School

By Jack Tomczuk

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Northeast Philadelphia

Girl, 2, found safe after abduction, car theft in Northeast Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

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Quinta Brunson to receive key to the city during mural dedication

By Zach Ciavolella

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Local

Fares up, service down: SEPTA riders sound the alarm

By Jack Tomczuk

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Stadium District

So long Wells Fargo Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena to arrive Sept. 1

By Zach Ciavolella

Third Thursdays

Northeast Philadelphia

Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd return with live music, food and plenty of family fun

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Power Up Tour brings tech access to underserved Philly neighborhoods

By Metro Philadelphia

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Antisemitic sign at Barstool leads to firings, Temple suspension

By Jack Tomczuk

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Old City

Cuba Libre celebrates 25 years with deliciously affordable tasting experience

By Molly Given

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Harrowgate

Mayor launches 13-week blitz to clean every Philly neighborhood

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Presidential order pulls arts funding from Philly school

By Metro Philadelphia

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Nicetown

Weekend shootings leave 1 dead, 8 wounded across Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

PAWS, Dock Street Brewery seek furry faces for IPA collaboration

By Zach Ciavolella

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