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2 sought after string of burglaries caught on video across Philadelphia
Police are searching for two men believed to be behind a string of burglaries in Southwest Philadelphia.Surveillance videos caught the suspects in the act at three different stores.The incidents happened between September 25 and October 13.Authorities say the stores are located along the 6000 block of Elmwood Street, the 2600 block of South 66th Street, and the 7000 block of Woodland Avenue.According to police, the suspects entered each business through outside cellar basement doors.They then allegedly stole merchandise and cash totaling roughly $15,000.Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to contact the police.
Waterbury Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Route 8 Head-On Collision
Aron Tyrell Vann, of Waterbury in New Haven County, drove south in the northbound lanes along Route 8 in Waterbury when his Nissan Altima collided with a Jeep Cherokee just after 3 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics rushed Vann to Waterbury Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The Jeep...
Election 2024: A breakdown of ballot questions in Philadelphia’s suburbs
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Ballot questions grant Pennsylvania voters a taste of direct democracy, and the power to accept or reject local legislation. For a question to appear on the ballot, state law requires a signed petition from 5% of registered voters in a given municipality. Ballot questions can reflect a wide range of issues, including liquor laws, taxation and zoning.
Meet the activist who fought for American Indians’ voting rights — her face may be on your next quarter made in Philly
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, also known as Zitkála-Šá, may not be nearly as recognizable as former U.S. President George Washington, but her face will share a quarter with him in your pocket soon enough.
Dry, sunny weather continues this week in Philadelphia region
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue the next few days with temperatures climbing into the 80s Monday through Wednesday in the Philadelphia region. On Tuesday, we will be chasing the record high temperature of 83, which was set 104 years ago in 1920. Get out and enjoy what may be the last gasp of true warmth because a weak cold front passes the region early Thursday, knocking down the temperatures back to the low and mid-60s. That's nearly a 20-degree drop from Wednesday's high in the low 80s.We desperately need rain, unfortunately, Wednesday's cold front brings nothing...
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