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23 hours ago | 
counterpunch.org | David Rosen
The other day I got a phone call from someone calling himself “Jason” and claiming he worked for Con Edison, the New York gas and electric company. He said that a Con Ed team were coming to my apartment to turn off my gas and electric service because I hadn’t paid a $450 conversion fee.
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1 day ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
The Philadelphia Police Department is actively searching for David Moses, an endangered missing person last seen on May 9, 2025, in the area of the 55xx block of Old York Rd. Reported to have disappeared at around 7:15 pm, he was observed walking in the direction of Broad Street. The police are reaching out to the community, requesting assistance in locating the 32-year-old man.
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2 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
Source: National Transportation Safety Board, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsA decade has elapsed since the deadly derailment of Amtrak train 188 in Philadelphia, and memories of the tragic event remain vivid among survivors and the legal community that fought for justice and rail safety reform. On the fateful day of May 12, 2015, the train careened off the tracks at 106 mph in the Port Richmond section, leaving eight dead and more than 200 injured.
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2 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
In remembrance of law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty, communities across the nation, including those in Bucks County, are observing National Police Week, an annual occurrence spotlighting the valor and sacrifices of the fallen.
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2 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting that took place on April 28 in Wilmington, according to local authorities. Wilmington Police Department detailed the arrests in a statement, which came after an investigative response to the shooting incident where a 39-year-old man was found critically injured by gunfire.
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2 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
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Max FleischmannViolence has once again marred the streets of Philadelphia in separate incidents that have left two men dead, shaking the community to its core and proving that the specter of gun violence remains ever-present. Yesterday evening in Juniata Park, a 30-year-old man's life was tragically cut short when he was gunned down at the intersection of M Street and East Luzerne Street, as reported by NBC Philadelphia.
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3 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
According to the latest update from NWS Philadelphia, locals can enjoy a day filled with sunshine and a pleasant high near 78 degrees. The comfort of a gentle north breeze will accompany Philadelphians throughout today, with the wind picking up slightly from 5 to 10 mph.
As night falls, the sky will remain partly cloudy, and the mercury is set to drop around 56 degrees. The previously gentle north wind, is expected to make a shift to the east after midnight, continuing at a mild pace.
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4 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
Source: Unsplash/Ijaz Rafi
In Vineland City, as Mother's Day unfolded, sentiments of love and gratitude filled the air, especially on social media. Mayor Anthony Fanucci took to Facebook to honor the varied forms of motherhood, from biological to those bonds forged out of necessity and care.
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4 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
The National Weather Service in Philadelphia reports partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 51°F. Humidity is at 52 percent, and winds are coming from the west at 9 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Visibility is 10 miles, and the wind chill brings the feels-like temperature to 48°F.
According to the National Weather Service, sunny conditions are expected today, with a high near 75°F. Northwest winds will persist at 7 to 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph.
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5 days ago | 
hoodline.com | David Rosen
Source: City of Philadelphia Government
Philadelphia's push to bolster its skilled workforce saw a significant milestone with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker joining forces with Rebuild Philadelphia for a unique celebration. The Eastern State Penitentiary played host to a historic event, the tri-graduation ceremony, which honored 21 residents completing pre-apprenticeship programs in carpentry, cement masonry and plastering, and masonry.
