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Delaware County man released from prison after 41 years due to newly discovered evidence

A Delaware County man is going home after spending more than four decades in prison. Leroy Evans emerged from the Delaware County Court House to deafening cheers of his supporters and the warm embrace of his wife.

Salisbury Twp. plane crash victim identified; investigation into the crash continues

Man finds rare purple pearl inside clam at Delaware restaurant

Court documents reveal chilling new details about final moments of PnB Rock’s life

Roof of Ewing Senior and Community Center collapsed as crews battled 3-alarm fire

Retired Philadelphia police officer accused of indecent assault of minors, intimidating witnesses

Good Day Philadelphia

Foodchasers' Kitchen: Twin school principals join forces opens famous eatery

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Foodchasers' Kitchen: Twin school principals join forces opens famous eatery

FOX 29's Jenn Frederick visits Foodchaser's Kitchen after Lizzo visted the eatery before her Philadelphia concert.

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Hurricane Ian sweeps boats, homes away in Fort Myers, Florida

Coronavirus

CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes

The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.

Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds

COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate

New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines

Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says

How US changed in COVID's 1st years: Unmarried couples grew, remote work tripled

Save Our Streets

Family and friends of slain Temple University student ensure his memory lives on

Sam Collington was shot and killed blocks from Temple University in late November 2021 as he was unloading his car after Thanksgiving break. His heartbroken family and friends work to make sure his memory is preserved.

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Family and friends of slain Temple University student ensure his memory lives on

Barbers Who Care: Barbershop owners join forces to raise confidence of young boys in Philadelphia

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Barbers Who Care: Barbershop owners join forces to raise confidence of young boys in Philadelphia

Save Our Streets: Gun Violence Prevention Day

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Save Our Streets: Gun Violence Prevention Day

Local musician launches 'Pray for Philly Challenge' as violence surges across the city

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Local musician launches 'Pray for Philly Challenge' as violence surges across the city

Local musician launches social media challenge to highlight violence and addiction in the city

Politics

Federal prison director conducts 'cultural assessment' of FCI Dublin

The new BOP director promised to make changes at FCI Dublin, where five officers have been charged with sex crimes and incarcerated women and whistleblowers report being retaliated against for reporting any wrongdoing.

GOP states sue Biden administration in effort to halt student loan forgiveness plan

Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine

South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s husband files for divorce after 27 years of marriage

Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision

Sports

Hoskins homers, Phillies end skid in 5-1 win over Nationals

Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.