March 18, 2024
Courts
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Michael Tanenbaum
C.J. Rice, a Philadelphia man who was wrongfully convicted of a 2011 shooting, will not be retried in the case that put him in prison for more than a decade. Rice was exonerated Monday. The case garnered national attention when CNN anchor Jake Tapper and his father, a doctor in Philadelphia, became vocal advocates on behalf of Rice's appeals. Dream.org now has a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Rice.
March 18, 2024
Investigations
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Michael Tanenbaum
The remains of a child were found inside a duffel bag on a property in the Mantua neighborhood of West Philadelphia on Monday morning, police said. The bag was discovered by a man who was doing work on the property, authorities said. The remains were severely decomposed. An investigation is underway.
March 18, 2024
Business
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Michael Tanenbaum
The Grape Room, a long-running bar and music venue in Manayunk, announced that it has closed. The history of the independent venue, which includes multiple owners, goes back to the late 1980s. A favorite spot for local bands and open mic nights, The Grape Room hosted shows from notable musicians including Amos Lee, Dispatch and The Lumineers over the years.
March 15, 2024
Music
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Michael Tanenbaum
Tierra Whack's new album, 'World Wide Whack,' examines her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts as she dealt with the pressure of life as a public figure. Whack, 28, talked about her mental health during an interview this week with music critic Anthony Fantano of 'The Needle Drop.'
March 15, 2024
Entertainment
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Michael Tanenbaum
Netflix is pursuing plans to open one of its first Netflix House venues at the King of Prussia Mall. The streaming company has submitted an application in Upper Merion Township to take over the space of the former Lord & Taylor store on the mall property. Netflix revealed last year that it hopes to develop a new concept that includes a restaurant, retail store and multipurpose space for fans to attend events centered on the platform's hit shows like "Stranger Things" and "Bridgerton."
March 15, 2024
Wildlife
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Michael Tanenbaum
A bald eagle was rescued outside a beachfront home in northern Ocean City on Monday afternoon. Video shows New Jersey Fish & Wildlife officers carefully capture the male eagle, who appeared to be disoriented. The bird was taken to the Tri-State Bird Rescue in Delaware to be treated for possible injuries.
March 14, 2024
Investigations
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Michael Tanenbaum
Thurston Cooper and Krystina Chambers, who were shot to death near Mount Pleasant Mansion in Fairmount Park on Feb. 29, 2024, were involved in a bar dispute earlier that night with the two people charged in their deaths, Philadelphia police said Thursday. Lamar Young and Dale Johnson have been charged with murder, conspiracy and related offenses.
March 14, 2024
Business
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Michael Tanenbaum
Sam Ash Music Stores will close its shops at Philadelphia Mills and in King of Prussia as part of a company-wide restructuring that will shut about half of its stores in the coming months. The two stores in the Philly area are expected to close in late May and will be holding liquidation sales.
March 13, 2024
Health News
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Michael Tanenbaum
Jefferson Health has finished construction of the Honickman Center, a 19-story outpatient tower at 11th and Chestnut streets in Center City. The new building contains more than 300 exam rooms and has multiple specialities and named care centers under one roof. It will open to patients April 15.
March 13, 2024
Development
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Michael Tanenbaum
The ground floor of a new apartment building in University City will be occupied by a Grocer Outlet bargain market and West African restaurant Kilimandjaro, which previously was located in the former shopping center where the new building stands at 43rd and Chestnut streets. The building is now preleasing apartments.