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Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
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- Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
- Date posted
- 57 minutes ago
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- Demolition on the South Philadelphia institution started on Wednesday to make way for a six-story apartment building and a smaller Melrose Diner on the ground floor.
Read more: https://6abc.com/melrose-diner-south-philadelphia-demolition-when-will-reopen/13805623/
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- Miscommunication let killer slip out of Brazil on his way to Pennsylvania, prosecutor says
- Date posted
- 60 minutes ago
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- Danelo Cavalcante had a warrant for murder in Brazil, and later killed his ex-girlfriend in Pennsylvania.
Read more: https://6abc.com/danelo-cavalcante-brazil-legal-experts-da-rafael-alamy/13806994/
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- Legal expert in Brazil discusses convict Danelo Cavalcante, how he fled to Pa. after alleged murder
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Legal expert in Brazil discusses convict Danelo Cavalcante, how he fled to Pa. after alleged murder
READ: https://6abc.com/danelo-cavalcante-brazil-legal-experts-da-rafael-alamy/13806994/
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- Philadelphia, PennDOT officials present safety improvement plan for crash-prone street
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Philadelphia, PennDOT officials present safety improvement plan for crash-prone street
READ: https://6abc.com/lincoln-drive-philadelphia-penndot-city-streets-department/13807174/
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- Chester County residents voice concerns about prison escape at town hall meeting
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Chester County residents voice concerns about prison escape at town hall meeting
READ: https://6abc.com/chester-county-danelo-cavalcante-prison-escape-town-hall-meeting/13807147/
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- Suspect arrested for shooting that injured 5-year-old, his grandfather in Philadelphia
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Suspect arrested for shooting that injured 5-year-old, his grandfather in Philadelphia
READ: https://6abc.com/keon-smith-shooting-philadelphia-5-year-old/13807131/
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- MGM Resorts, Atlantic City casino fully operational again after cyberattack
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- MGM Resorts, Atlantic City casino fully operational again after cyberattack
READ: https://6abc.com/mgm-resorts-international-atlantic-city-borgata-hotel-casino-spa-slot-machines-gambling/13807097/
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- Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
READ: https://6abc.com/melrose-diner-south-philadelphia-demolition-when-will-reopen/13805623/
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- New impact study released on financial effect of proposed 76ers arena in Center City
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- New impact study released on financial effect of proposed 76ers arena in Center City
READ: https://6abc.com/76-place-76ers-arena-proposed-philadelphia-chinatown/13805856/
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- Local woman uses creative artwork to tell stories throughout history with exhibit in West Philly
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Local woman uses creative artwork to tell stories throughout history with exhibit in West Philly
READ: https://6abc.com/gloria-davis-philadelphia-artist-scribe-video-center-first-solo-art-exhibit/13801683/
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- 2 brothers arrested for operating organized retail theft ring in Pennsylvania
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- 2 brothers arrested for operating organized retail theft ring in Pennsylvania
READ: https://6abc.com/brothers-arrested-organized-retail-theft-ring-home-depot-lowes/13805609/
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- Chester County Prison officials had 'concerns about the leadership' year before escape
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Chester County Prison officials had 'concerns about the leadership' year before escape
READ: https://6abc.com/chester-county-prison-escape-community-meeting-danelo-cavalcante-howard-holland-acting-warden/13805870/
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- Philly Fashion Week kicks off with spotlight on local designers
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Philly Fashion Week kicks off with spotlight on local designers
READ: https://6abc.com/philly-fashion-week-community-events-philadelphia-kevin-parker/13806007/
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- Gas prices remain high, but relief could be coming
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Gas prices remain high, but relief could be coming
READ: https://6abc.com/gas-prices-2023-how-much-is-fuel-pennsylvania-new-jersey-delaware/13805775/
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- Police remain vigilant 1 year after deadly car rally in Wildwood
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Police remain vigilant 1 year after deadly car rally in Wildwood
READ: https://6abc.com/h2oi-cape-may-county-unsanctioned-car-rally-fatal-crash/13806029/
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- Delaware County community mourns beloved man beaten in 'random act of violence'
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Delaware County community mourns beloved man beaten in 'random act of violence'
READ: https://6abc.com/random-act-of-violence-robert-thompson-chester-pa-delaware-county/13806019/
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- Temple University President Joanne Epps remembered as colleague, mentor
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Temple University President Joanne Epps remembered as colleague, mentor
READ: https://6abc.com/temple-president-vigil-joanne-epps-death-bell-tower-provost-gregory-mandel/13803671/
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- Police: Thousands of minks released after holes cut in Pennsylvania fur farm fence
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- South Jersey native returning from honeymoon saves woman during mid-air medical emergency
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- It was an extra memorable honeymoon for a South Jersey man, after he helped save a woman on his flight home from Rome who was having a mid-air medical emergency.
He was in Italy for his honeymoon. The pair were on a United Airlines flight back to Newark, New Jersey when the flight attendant asked if there were any health care providers on the plane.
Zachary Lazev, an anesthesiology resident, jumped into action to help a woman, whose blood pressure had dropped dangerously low.
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/mid-air-medical-emergency-honeymoon-zachary-lazev-woman-saved-during-flight-from-rome-to-new-jersey/13805650/
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- Police: Thousands of minks released after holes cut in Pennsylvania fur farm fence
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- State police say thousands of minks were released from a central Pennsylvania fur farm by one or more people who cut holes in the fence surrounding the farm.
Police in the Stonington barracks in Northumberland County said Monday that troopers were called to the Richard H. Stahl Sons Inc. farm in Rockefeller Township outside of Sunbury shortly after noon Sunday.
Troopers were told that sometime during the early morning hours Sunday, holes had been cut in the farm's fence and about 6,000 to 8,000 minks were released from their pens. Police said numerous state agencies and farm staff are trying to recover the animals.
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/thousands-of-minks-released-fur-farm-vandalism-holes-cut-in-fence-pennsylvania-richard-h-stahl-sons-inc/13804971/
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- Clock ticking down to possible government shutdown
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- There are growing doubts about whether warring factions of the Republican majority in the House can work through their differences in order to approve critical funding for government agencies before they run out of money at the end of next week. #news #politics #government
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- Governor signs bill that prohibits smoking in vehicle with minors present
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- An idea created by elementary school students becomes law, and it may save lives.
Delaware Governor John Carney signed a bill Wednesday morning making it illegal to smoke in a car or truck while a minor is in the vehicle.
He was at Wilbur Elementary School in Bear with the 4th-graders who were behind the law.
#news #health
https://6abc.com/delaware-politics-second-hand-smoke-bill-governor-john-carney-wilbur-elementary-school/13805019/
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- Patriots fan dies after 'incident' at Gillette Stadium, investigation underway
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- An investigation is underway after a lifelong New England Patriots fan died after "an incident" at the Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game at Massachusetts' Gillette Stadium, officials said.
Dale Mooney, a 53-year old New Hampshire man, died "following an incident" during Sunday night's game, according to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. Responders found Mooney "in apparent need of medical attention" and he was taken to a hospital, prosecutors said. #patriots #news
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- Leading with love is the curriculum for one West Philadelphia principal
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- Leading with love: that's the curriculum at a local elementary school in West Philadelphia where every day, the students walk in to school with a warm greeting and enough love to help them power through their day.
For the more than 500 students walking through the doors of Mann Elementary in West Philadelphia, assistant Principal Arnold Ford says feeling safe is a crucial catalyst for learning.
He believes when you lead with love, you build trust and that trust innately creates a feeling of safety.
#love #elementaryschool #westphiladelphia
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/philadelphia-principal-leading-with-love-arnold-ford-mann-elementary-school/13804425/
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- 2nd annual Montco Jazz Festival kicks off celebrating 'Women in Jazz'
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- The 2nd annual Montco Jazz Festival kicks off September 20, 2023 celebrating 'Women in Jazz.'
'Women in Jazz' will feature dozens of concerts, brunches, and other community-focused events to celebrate female musicians.
There are venues all across Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
#jazz #musicfestival #montgomerycounty #pennsylvania #women
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/montco-jazz-festival-female-musicians-women-in-things-to-do-montgomery-county/13804556/
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- FYI Philly visited the three Phila. restaurants on N.Y. Times Top 50 list
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- FYI Philly visited these three Philadelphia restaurants and thought they were great. The N.Y. Times agrees!
Read more: https://6abc.com/el-chingon-kalaya-my-loup-ny-times-best-restaurants-philadelphia/13800623/
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- Democrats retain narrow control of Pa. House after special election
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Democrats will retain their one-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after voters in Pittsburgh on Tuesday elected former congressional aide Lindsay Powell.
Read more: https://6abc.com/lindsay-powell-elected-pa-special-election-pennsylvania-house-of-representatives-sen-chuck-schumer/13804279/
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- Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Senate's Sergeant-at-Arms will no longer enforce a dress code on the floor as Sen. Fetterman and others choose casual clothes.
Read more: https://6abc.com/senate-dress-code-sen-john-fetterman-chuck-schumer-roger-marshall/13804242/
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- Fmr. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel posts message of thanks as recovery from stroke continues
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The good news continues for former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel after he suffered a stroke over the weekend.
He got out of the ICU on Monday. In a tweet posted on Tuesday, Manuel gave a shout-out to those who are keeping him in their thoughts.
Read more: https://6abc.com/charlie-manuel-health-update-former-phillies-manager-stroke-lakeland-florida/13804086/
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- Vehicle involved in illegal car meetup confiscated, Philadelphia police say
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Philadelphia police are reporting progress in tracking down vehicles involved in illegal car meetups. Read more: https://6abc.com/philly-illegal-car-meetup-philadelphia-police-broad-street-washington-avenue/13804038/
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- Haunting message sent the night a teen girl and her mother were murdered
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A 17-year-old has been taken into custody for the murders of a mother and daughter in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Read more: https://6abc.com/john-bradley-northampton-county-north-catasauqua-rianna-rosalyn/13801579/
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- Pennsylvania wants to make it easier to register to vote when drivers get or renew a license
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Pennsylvania wants to make it easier to register to vote when drivers get or renew a license
READ: https://6abc.com/general-elections-automatic-voter-registration-drivers-license-pennsylvania/13802440/
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president, dies after falling ill during service on campus
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president, dies after falling ill during service on campus
READ: https://6abc.com/joanne-epps-temple-university-active-president-dies-medical-emergency/13801310/
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- Community mourns sudden loss of JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Community mourns sudden loss of JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president
READ: https://6abc.com/joanne-epps-temple-university-interim-president-collapse-death/13802538/
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- Action News travels to Brazil for answers on Danelo Cavalcante, convict who escaped Pa. prison
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Action News travels to Brazil for answers on Danelo Cavalcante, convict who escaped Pa. prison
READ: https://6abc.com/brazil-danelo-cavalcante-escaped-prisoner-murder-convict/13802646/
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- Grieving mother warns about toy water beads after death of her 10-month-old daughter
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Grieving mother warns about toy water beads after death of her 10-month-old daughter
READ: https://6abc.com/esther-bethard-toy-water-bead-recall-action-news-troubleshooters-recalled-products/13801389/
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- New Jersey officials suspend controversial unpaid lunch debt policy in Gloucester County
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- New Jersey officials suspend controversial unpaid lunch debt policy in Gloucester County
READ: https://6abc.com/unpaid-lunch-debt-deptford-township-school-district-students/13802721/
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- Philadelphia Orchestra musicians go out on tour without contract as a 'gesture of goodwill'
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Philadelphia Orchestra musicians go out on tour in North Carolina without contract as a 'gesture of goodwill'
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- West Philadelphia community demands change after crashes, deaths caused by speeding
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- West Philadelphia community demands change after crashes, deaths caused by speeding
READ: https://6abc.com/speeding-west-philadelphia-merion-avenue-crashes/13801247/
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- 17-year-old faces homicide charges in deaths of teen ex-girlfriend, her mother in Northampton County
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- 17-year-old faces homicide charges in deaths of teen ex-girlfriend, her mother in Northampton County
READ: https://6abc.com/john-bradley-northampton-county-north-catasauqua-rianna-rosalyn/13801579/
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president, dies after falling ill during service on campus
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president, dies after falling ill during service on campus
READ: https://6abc.com/joanne-epps-temple-university-active-president-dies-medical-emergency/13801310/
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- Police seek suspect who robbed the same Philadelphia store 3 days in a row
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Police seek suspect who robbed the same Philadelphia store 3 days in a row
READ: https://6abc.com/boost-mobile-west-oak-lane-philadelphia-robbery-police/13801211/
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- One Tank Trips: Explore the gothic, medieval-style Fonthill Castle in the heart of Bucks County
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- It looks like it’s from the Middle Ages. But Fonthill Castle was built just over 100 years ago as the home of an eclectic archaeologist from Doylestown.
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- Bail revoked for ex-Philadelphia officer charged in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Bail has been revoked for the former Philadelphia police officer charged in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry in Kensington.
Officer Mark Dial was charged with murder and was later released on $50,000 bail on September 8.
During a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Lillian Ransom revoked Dial's bail.
Prosecutors argued with a potential first-degree murder charge on the table, Dial was not eligible for bail.
"The district attorney's office is looking for even handed justice," said Prosecutor Lyandra Retacco.
https://6abc.com/eddie-irizarry-shooting-officer-mark-dial-bail-revoked-philadelphia-police/13800960/ #news #philadelphia
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- Police: Driver involved in crash that injured police officer had DUI warrants
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Bucks County police officer injured on the job is out of the hospital and recovering after his vehicle was struck from behind.
It was around 8:20 p.m. Monday night when Morrisville and Falls Township officers responded to a disabled motorist on Route 1 near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Among those on the scene was Corporal Bill Smith of the Morrisville Borough Police Department, who was inside his police vehicle. #news
https://6abc.com/morrisville-pa-police-officer-vehicle-route-1-crash-bucks-county/13798575/
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- SCAM ALERT! Police warn drivers of 'pump switching' scam at gas stations
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Drivers are being warned about pump switching, a gas station scam that's become a growing trend.
Police in Lower Merion Twp., Pennsylvania said they have seen a recent uptick in the crime.
They said it occurs when an aggressive suspect offers to help someone pump gas.
"The suspects are often very aggressive and outright refuse the victim's attempts to deny assistance," Lower Merion Twp. police said in a Facebook post.
The victim leaves, but the scammer doesn't return the nozzle to the pump. #scam #news
https://6abc.com/gas-station-scam-pump-switching-fraud-consumer-news/13799536/
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's interim president, dies after falling ill during service on campus
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Temple University interim president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing at a memorial service Tuesday afternoon, the university said.
Epps was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, the university said. She was 72.
Ken Kaiser, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Temple, declined to speculate about Epps' health prior to her collapse.
#news #templeuniversity
https://6abc.com/joanne-epps-temple-university-active-president-dies-medical-emergency/13801310/
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's acting president, dies after falling ill during service on campus
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- JoAnne Epps, Temple University's acting president, died on Tuesday after falling ill during a service on campus.
The incident happened during the Charles L. Blockson Memorial Service.
A university spokesperson says Epps was taken to Temple University Hospital where she was pronounced dead. #news #templeuniversity #philadelphia
https://6abc.com/joanne-epps-temple-university-active-president-dies-medical-emergency/13801310/
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- Plane carrying 5 Americans freed from Iran lands in US
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States. #news #iran
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- Trial for man seen on video attacking jewelry store owner ends in hung jury
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A jury could not reach a verdict in a brutal attack and robbery of a Wilmington, Delaware jewelry store owner.
Calvin Ushery was on trial for various charges, including robbery and assault.
Prosecutors say he violently attacked the owner of Solid Gold Jewelers on September 15, 2022.
#news #delaware #attack
https://6abc.com/wilmington-delaware-calvin-ushery-trial-solid-gold-jewelers-attack-hung-jury/13800425/
