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Philadelphia Police Department orders officers to work 12-hour shifts this weekend to quell crime

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department said it will deploy officers on 12-hour patrol shifts this weekend — instead of the typical eight-hour shift — as the late summer surge in gun violence continues to put the city on high alert.

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Focusing on crime, Republicans think they’ve finally put John Fetterman on the defensive

PHILADELPHIA — At a rally earlier this month, former President Donald Trump seemed to relish describing the grisly details of murders in Philadelphia. The city has “become a killing field,” he told thousands of supporters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles vs. Vikings: 6 stats to know for Week 2

Here are six stats to know for the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings

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Santigold reflects on her new album ‘Spirituals’ and her shout-out from Beyoncé

PHILADELPHIA — Santigold is back.

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David Murphy: From Jalen Hurts to Jonathon Gannon, beware Week 1 overreaction. Except when it comes to A.J. Brown.

PHILADELPHIA — One thing the NFL has always needed is more trophies. This is one area where the college game has always been superior. True, you have to spend four hours of an autumn Saturday afternoon watching two future gym teachers attempt to play quarterback, plus another hour and a…

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Actors help medical students learn the less technical side of medicine

PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Onori thought he recognized the ER doctor who was treating him, even though it had been about a decade since they met.

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This ‘furniture bank’ gives away beds, tables, and sofas to people leaving homelessness

PHILADELPHIA -- Before Earl Burwell spent about five months in a shelter, he lived in a boarding house and shared a bathroom, kitchen, and everything else. Then a Philadelphia nonprofit helped him find a one-bedroom apartment in South Philadelphia where his 13-year-old son can spend time with him.

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NFL Game Previews, Schedule, Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Week 2

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 2 of the 2022 season highlighted by Chargers at Kansas City, Miami at Baltimore, and Minnesota at Philadelphia

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Pa. Senate race: Fetterman agrees to TV debate with closed captioning. Oz says he’s in, pending requests of his own

PHILADELPHIA — The two Pennsylvania Senate candidates are now debating about how to debate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia to consider local abortion access protections

Members of the Philadelphia City Council say they're planning to introduce legislation aimed at protecting access to abortions inside city limits — including a bill proponents said would be one of the nation’s strongest privacy protection laws

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Lions signing OL Kayode Awosika off the Eagles practice squad

After watching Philadelphia's dominant offensive line depth in person, the Detroit Lions are signing Kayode Awosika off the Eagles' practice squad to their active roster

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5 things to know going into Vikings vs Eagles on Monday Night Football

Here are five things to know about the critical Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles

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Can abortion be legislated at the local level? Three Philly Council members are pressing for new protections

PHILADELPHIA — A trio of progressive Philadelphia City Council members will introduce a package of abortion-related bills this week that would strengthen privacy rules and make it harder for patients and doctors to face trouble under laws passed by other states.

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Philly’s kids are grieving alone from the far-reaching trauma of gun violence, advocates say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic is creating a new generation of victims: Youth left to grief alone.

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Are community colleges accessible enough to students without cars? A national group tracks proximity to public transportation

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly one-third of 118 community college and technical school campuses in Pennsylvania are not within walking distance of a public transit stop, and that could be a problem for students without cars or with car problems, according to new research from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit.

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NFL Expert Picks, Predictions, Lines: Week 2

NFL Expert Picks and Predictions for Week 2 of the season inclduding the Chargers at Kansas City, Miami at Baltimore and Minnesota at Philadelphia

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Janarius Robinson signs with Philadelphia Eagles

The Vikings lose one from their practice squad to their opponent on Monday

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'It's sad, it's frustrating, it's infuriating': Mourning the loss of slain rapper PnB Rock

LOS ANGELES — For a stretch of time in the mid-2010s, the voice of PnB Rock was inescapable on hip-hop radio. Almost as soon as he arrived on the national scene from Philadelphia, he was in demand, a master of the hip-hop hook, soaring on YFN Lucci's "Everyday We Lit"…

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The Independent UK

White officer on trial for killing unarmed Black motorist

A white former police officer is on trial in Philadelphia over the fatal 2017 shooting of a Black motorist

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How Josh Shapiro is trying to turn out Black voters in Philly, a crucial group for Democrats

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia playground was already packed by the time Josh Shapiro arrived. The attorney general and candidate for Pennsylvania governor paraded into North Philly on Saturday, where he was cheered by neighborhood activists who wanted a fist bump and welcomed by elected officials who wanted his ear.

The Independent UK

Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot in Los Angeles restaurant

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery in South Los Angeles

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These three women have dedicated their lives to providing a supportive home to adults in need

PHILADELPHIA -- After three relapses in rehab, Agnes Muto desperately wanted to maintain her progress following her latest round of treatment for an addiction to pain medication.

Los Angeles Times

Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot during robbery at LA restaurant

LOS ANGELES — PnB Rock, the Philadelphia rapper best known for his 2016 hit “Selfish,” was fatally shot during a robbery at the Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, law enforcement sources told The Times.

Los Angeles Times

Rapper PnB Rock shot at LA restaurant

LOS ANGELES — PnB Rock, the Philadelphia rapper best known for his 2016 hit "Selfish," was shot multiple times in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, the LAPD told The Times.

Daily Mirror

Sylvester Stallone's epic Rocky scene recreated for advert involving 100s of extras

A famous scene in Rocky in which Sylvester Stallone's character sprints up Philadelphia'S

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