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Roosevelt Expressway Ramp Closed After Damage Sustained In Crash Roosevelt Expressway Ramp Closed After Damage Sustained In Crash
Roosevelt Expressway Closes Ramp In Philadelphia As if post-holiday traffic wasn't bad enough. The Roosevelt Expressway southbound ramp to westbound I-76 and City Avenue in Philadelphia is closed and detoured due to damage suffered in a crash Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said. The area will remain closed until PennDOT bridge engineers and its contractor can make the necessary repairs to safely reopen the ramp, PennDOT said. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use eastbound I-76, Montgomery Avenue, and westbound I-76. Motorists will be rerouted according to posted d…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Temple University Officer Fatally Shot Temple University Officer Fatally Shot
Temple University Officer Fatally Shot A Temple University officer was fatally shot Saturday night, Feb. 18, officials confirmed. Lori and I are devastated for the family of the Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty tonight, bravely serving his community.We’re sending prayers to his loved ones, Temple Police, and the entire @TempleUniv community. May his memory be a blessing. — Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 19, 2023 The officer was shot in the head while apprehending a robbery suspect on Montgomery Avenue, 6abc reports. Philadelphia police did not immediately respond to Dail…

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by Cecilia Levine