May 17, 2024
Travel
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Chris Compendio
North Wildwood during the summer of 2024: Tis what you need to know about the shore towns beaches, lifeguards and things to do. North Wildwood is a prime tourist destination, that includes a portion of the Wildwood Boardwalk . Also check out the entertainment district along Olde New Jersey Avenue for restaurants, bars, live music and special events.
May 17, 2024
Investigations
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Chris Compendio
Three people wanted for the alleged assault of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer are now in custody. Cian Dennis, Yusef Coleman and Khamil Brown have all been charged; police are still searching for Arthur Jones, 38. Officer Eric Rodriguez was allegedly assaulted as he returned home from work on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
May 17, 2024
LGBTQ
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Chris Compendio
Gay rights activist and Philadelphia Gay News founder Mark Segal is curating an exhibit at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York that will highlight Philly's role in the LGBTQ+ movement.
May 16, 2024
Odd News
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Chris Compendio
A raccoon interrupted the soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May, 15, 2024. The critter was on the pitch for 161 seconds before it was captured and eventually released into the wild.
May 16, 2024
Investigations
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Chris Compendio
Nafiysh Knox-Schenck, 32, was apprehended Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Service at a condominium complex in Northern Liberties. He had fled from a Philadelphia police vehicle Monday after he was arrested for alleged firearms violations.
May 16, 2024
Entertainment
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Chris Compendio
Cult film 'The Room' will be screening at PhilaMOCA on June 4, and Greg Sestero, who portrayed the character Mark in Tommy Wiseau's movie, will be at the North Philly venue to provide live commentary and share personal insights.
May 15, 2024
Investigations
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Chris Compendio
A 23-year-old woman led police on a chase from Wilmington, Delaware, to Chester, Pennsylvania, after authorities tried to arrest her for her involvement last year in a shooting. The woman was shot and killed by police while attempting to flee in a car after she had crashed another vehicle in Chester.
May 14, 2024
Music
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Chris Compendio
'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson makes a cameo in Childish Gambino's music video for 'Little Foot Big Foot.' The song is from the rapper's new album, 'Atavista.' Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, is bringing his tour to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Aug. 21, 2024.
May 14, 2024
Investigations
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Chris Compendio
A 35-year-old man was shot and killed inside the Federal Deli Market in Point Breeze on Monday night, Philadelphia police said. The man was engaged in an argument with two women inside the corner store when one of the women shot him, investigators said.
May 11, 2024
Demonstrations
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Chris Compendio
After police disbanded an encampment on the University of Pennsylvania's campus Friday morning demonstrators took to the streets near Penn and eventually in front of Penn interim president J. Larry Jameson's house. Police responded to protesters who breached the front gates.