Philly mentoring organization Level Up holds balloon release for two of its own lost to gun violence

A devastating blow happened for a West Philly organization working to save our streets. The group is working to move forward after the tragic loss of two of the organization’s members, both of them killed at the hands of gun violence.

Balloon release held for 2 young victims of gun violence
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Level Up is working to move forward after the tragic loss of two of its members, both victims of gun violence in separate shootings.

Philadelphia weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued ahead of Thursday heat, haze

Thursday is likely to be the hottest day of the day, so far, and with hazy, hot and humid conditions, officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone.

Student honored by graduating class after his death

An emotional tribute during a Philadelphia high school graduation remembering a passionate student who dreamed of becoming a firefighter, until his life was sadly cut short two years ago happened Wednesday.

Student honored by graduating class after his death
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In Philadelphia, a high school honored a student who died two years ago by presenting his diploma to his mother on stage during commencement.

Lengthy street repairs have South Philly neighbors speaking out with frustration

A group of South Philadelphia residents tell FOX 29 they’ve had enough of delays and problems in the neighborhood after new water lines were placed.

Residents on 2 blocks in South Philly upset with lengthy street repairs
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Residents on two-blocks in South Philly are fed up with the length of time it has taken the Philly Water Department to finish a project which tore up their streets, leaving a dangerous patchwork of sidewalks and pavement.

Cause of massive 4-story vacant West Philly apartment building announced

After an investigation officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department have announced a cause of the four-alarm, vacant, four-story apartment building that produced massive flames and smoke Saturday.

Pennsylvania man who previously fled to Mexico with teen faces new rape charges

A Lehigh County man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl over several years was arrested in West Virginia after two police chases Wednesday morning.

Man who was mistakenly released from Philadelphia prison recaptured by Marshals

A Philadelphia man who pleaded guilty to firing a gun at police in 2023 is back in custody after it was discovered that he was mistakenly released from prison last month.