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Football Player Dead, Others Hurt In Philadelphia High School Ambush: Police Football Player Dead, Others Hurt In Philadelphia High School Ambush: Police
Football Player Dead, Others Hurt In Philadelphia High School Ambush: Police A teenage football player was killed and four of his teammates injured when two gunmen ambushed them outside a Philadelphia high school on Tuesday, Sept. 27, authorities said. It happened as the five players were walking off the field after a football scrimmage between Roxborough High School and two other schools around 4:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Fairway Terrace, Philadelphia police told the media. The shooters opened fire from a Ford Explorer and fled on foot, police said.  A 14-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. He was identified as Nichola…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Man's Body Found Floating In Delaware River Was 'Suspicious Death': Report Man's Body Found Floating In Delaware River Was 'Suspicious Death': Report
Man's Body Found Floating In Delaware River Was 'Suspicious Death': Report A man's body was found floating in the Delaware River, and police believe his death was suspicious, CBS3 reports. Recovery crews were called to the 3200 block of Buckius Street in Bridgesburg, where the man was pronounced dead around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, the outlet says. The man was said to be in his late 30s, but his identity has not been revealed. Click here for more from CBS3.

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Family Of 10-Year-Old PA Girl Who Died Doing 'Blackout Challenge' Sues TikTok Family Of 10-Year-Old PA Girl Who Died Doing 'Blackout Challenge' Sues TikTok
Family Of 10-Year-Old PA Girl Who Died Doing 'Blackout Challenge' Sues TikTok The family of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died doing a TikTok challenge last year is now suing the social media giant, CBS3 reports. The lawsuit alleges that the TikTok algorithm targeted Delaware County's Nylah Anderson with videos of the "Blackout Challenge," which encourages participants to hold their breath until they pass out, the outlet says. Anderson was found unconscious in her Chester bedroom Dec. 12, 2021 after apparently taking part in the challenge, and died a local hospital days later, Daily Voice previously reported. “I want to hold this company accountable,…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Body Found In Philadelphia Home Under Construction Body Found In Philadelphia Home Under Construction
Body Found In Philadelphia Home Under Construction A 36-year-old man's body was found in a Philadelphia home under construction, CBS3 reports. His body was found on the 4600 block of Silverwood Street and he was pronounced dead around 10:30 a.m., the outlet said. It was not clear if foul play was involved. Click here for more from CBS.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
MoMa Stabbing Suspect Purportedly Nabbed In Philly MoMa Stabbing Suspect Purportedly Nabbed In Philly
MoMa Stabbing Suspect Purportedly Nabbed In Philly A man wanted for jumping behind a counter at New York City's Museum of Modern Art and stabbing two employees was arrested after police spotted him sleeping at the Greyhound bus terminal in Philadelphia, multiple news reports say. Surveillance footage shows Gary Cabana, 60, hopping the counter at the museum and attacking two 24-year-old employees multiple times on Saturday, CBS3 reports. Cabana's Instagram page shows he has an appreciation for the arts.  He was apparently a MoMa member who recently had his membership revoked, the outlet said citing police. He was spotted slee…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Suspended South Jersey Volunteer Fire Department Fights To Stay Open Suspended South Jersey Volunteer Fire Department Fights To Stay Open
Suspended South Jersey Volunteer Fire Department Fights To Stay Open A South Jersey volunteer fire department that's been temporarily suspended is fighting to stay open. Maple Shade VFD had services have been suspended for 90 days, according to CBS3.  But the firefighters say there's no reason for the department to be closed. "By suspending operations, the township is putting all the residents of this town in danger," the department said on Facebook.  "It will require surrounding towns to respond to Maple Shade to handle and emergencies that may occur. This will increase the time that is required to respond to emergencies in town especially if th…

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by Cecilia Levine