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.

UMass Amherst student interning with Rep. Ron Estes killed in DC shooting

A student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst who was in D.C. interning with the office of Kansas Rep. Ron Estes was killed in a triple shooting in Northwest on Monday, police say.

‘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.

Small aircraft crash in Williamstown
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According to reports, a small aircraft crashed on the 1600 block of Tuckahoe Road on Wednesday, around 5:30 in the evening.

Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.

14 injured after skydiving aircraft crash in Gloucester County: officials

According to officials, a small aircraft crashed on the 1600 block of Tuckahoe Road, near Cross Keys Airport, on Wednesday, around 5:30 in the evening and 14 people on board were injured in the crash.

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.

Watch: South Carolina troopers lasso runaway pig on busy interstate

The adventurous swine brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 26 in Chapin, prompting trooper Matthew Bullard to respond to the scene.

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:

Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying

Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.

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.

These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows

Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.

5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says

A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.