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Philadelphia woman connects with photographer who captured her last-ever walk with her dog

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Top Stories: ➊ – Port of Philadelphia at near standstill amid historic US dockworker strike (Tuesday), ➋ – The Best Restaurants in Fishtown (Tuesday), ➌ – Breast cancer deaths have been dropping for decades, but racial disparities persist (Tuesday), ➍ – Dog owner searching for Philadelphia photographer who captured her beloved hound's final walk (Wednesday), ➎ – Sixers mailbag: Examining the team's guard rotation as training camp begins (Wednesday)

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Agriculture industry braces for impacts of port workers strike

6abc.com 10/3 11:41P Trish Hartman

Workers continue to walk the picket line outside the Port of Philadelphia on the third day of the strike of the International Longshoremen Association.

What to do if your mail-in ballot envelope was sealed shut in Philadelphia

6abc.com 10/3 11:41P Chad Pradelli

Officials said humidity and exposure to water may have pre-sealed some return envelopes that were sent out in the city and across the state.

Look to the sky: Rare chance to see Northern Lights in Philadelphia region Friday

NBC10.com (Local) 10/3 12:00P NBC10 First Alert Weather Team

The Northern Lights could make a rare appearance in our region on Friday, Oct. 4 thanks to a G3 magnetic storm. We have some tips on how to see the beautiful spectacle.

Man dead, teen hurt after robbery attempt leads to shootout, crash involving SEPTA bus, police say

NBC10.com (Local) 10/3 11:59A David Chang and Katy Zachry

A man was killed and the teen who tried to rob him was injured after an attempted armed robbery led to a shootout inside a store and then a crash involving the fleeing...

Philly police arrest man accused of raping child inside Mayfair home

NBC10.com (Local) 10/3 11:54A David Chang

Philadelphia police arrested a man accused of raping a child while burglarizing a home in the Mayfair section of the city last month.

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2025-26, 2026-27 Academic Calendar Feedback Survey

Philadelphia City School District News 9/26 4:00A Laurie

Voter Education Virtual Summit

Philadelphia City School District News 9/24 9:06A Jaden

Are you a student or first-time voter looking to make your voice heard in the upcoming elections? Join us on Monday, October 7th, 2024, at 5:30 PM for the Voter Education Virtual Summit hosted by the...

Central High School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation

Philadelphia City School District News 9/24 3:39A Christina

On Monday, September 23, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Central High School has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon School designation, for exemplary high...

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Philly, October 2024

Philly Eater 10/3 2:03A Ernest Owens

Caletta | Suzannah Zee The best new places to get flavorful French fare, impressive African cuisine, tasty gnocchi, and plenty of sushi Notable new restaurants open all the time in Philadelphia,...

The Best Restaurants in Fishtown

Philly Eater 9/30 9:59P Ernest Owens

Bastia | Stuart Goldenberg Essential bars, cafes, and restaurants in one of Philly’s most talked-about neighborhoods By now everyone has heard the story: Back in 2003, two industry veterans turned...

The Best Indian Restaurants in Philadelphia

Philly Eater 9/25 7:02P Ernest Owens

Madira Bar & Grill 15 spots to fill up on chicken tikka, chaats, dosas, and more Philadelphia is a lucky place — throughout the city’s neighborhoods and its surrounding area, hungry diners are never...

All the Major Philly Restaurants That Closed So Far in 2024

Philly Eater 9/24 7:11P Ernest Owens

Bistrot La Minette Keeping track of the year’s notable restaurant, bar, bakery, and cafe closures From bankruptcies to evictions or retirements, this page is where Eater Philly keeps track of every...

Roaster Char & Stave to release first coffee liqueurs with Bluebird Distilling

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/23 11:18A Kristin Hunt

Char & Stave is releasing its first liqueurs with parent company Bluebird Distilling. The cafe/cocktail bar, which has locations in Ardmore and Chestnut Hill, will debut an...

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Don’t Miss the LTK Fall Sale!

Living Lesh 9/26 1:28A Iesha Vincent

Surprise! It s time for your new favorite celebration of the year the LTK Fall Sale. It s no secret that I m a huge fan of LTK. I love to share my favorite outfits on LTK so...

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Sixers soundbites: Joel Embiid speaks for first time after third day of Sixers training camp

PhillyVoice - Sports 10/3 9:29A Adam Aaronson

Hearing from Joel Embiid, Caleb Martin and Nick Nurse after the Sixers' third day of training camp in The Bahamas.

Sixers two-way guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. ready for second year with team: 'He just does a lot of things...

PhillyVoice - Sports 10/3 8:23A Adam Aaronson

In a conversation with PhillyVoice, Sixers two-way guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. discussed his relationship with head coach Nick Nurse and what he has learned through his NBA...

Eagles odd and ends: Quinyon Mitchell fears no one, no defense for special teams mistakes

PhillyVoice - Sports 10/3 7:18A Nick Tricome

Quinyon Mitchell might be a rookie, but that has hardly stopped him from going toe-to-toe with the NFL's best, including Tampa's Mike Evans.

Week 5 NFL picks

PhillyVoice - Sports 10/3 3:17A Jimmy Kempski

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 5 NFL picks.

First-round bye no longer an excuse for another Braves playoff series loss

PhillyVoice - Sports 10/3 2:49A Shamus Clancy

Braves manager Brian Snitker complained about the current MLB playoff system the last two years where his team had first-round byes.

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