Suspect sought after man killed in North Philly shooting: police

Philadelphia police are searching for a shooter who took aim and fired at an unidentified man, killing him at the North Philadelphia scene.

Philly residents moving forward with July 4th barbeques despite no trash service

You might have seen it or smelled it. Trash is piling up across the city and as the holiday weekend rapidly approaches, residents are saying they are still planning to celebrate in the birthplace of America, no matter what.

Threats of towers of trash won?t deter residents from celebrating
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Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.

‘Red, White and Blue To-Do’ festivities kick off in Old City despite on-going strike

The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.

Private contractors offer trash removal services amid District Council 33 strike

Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.

Private contractors offer trash removal amid DC 33 strike
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Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.

4th of July festivities begin in Philly amid strike
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The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District?s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.

July 4th fireworks: How to stay safe during the holiday weekend

As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:

Philadelphia strike: No deal as negotiations resume and DC 33 strike enters third day

District Council 33 and Philadelphia leaders met at the negotiating table on Wednesday as the two sides continue to try to hammer out a new contract that will bring a crippling strike to an end before the Fourth of July weekend.

Cursive writing could become mandatory in Pennsylvania schools

Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.

Pennsylvania House approves educational cursive writing bill
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Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.

Man shot to death in Nicetown as suspect taken into custody
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One man is dead, and another is in police custody, after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood early Wednesday morning.