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Man Killed, 10-Year-Old Hurt In Philadelphia Shooting: Authorities Man Killed, 10-Year-Old Hurt In Philadelphia Shooting: Authorities
Man Killed, 10-Year-Old Hurt In Philadelphia Shooting: Authorities City police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured, including a 10-year-old girl, according to officials.  Authorities said gunfire rang out at West Passyunk Avenue and South 61st Street around 8:45 p.m. Thursday night.  Police arrived to find a 23-year-old man dead in a white Chevrolet in the intersection.  The 10-year-victim suffered a graze wound to her head and was hospitalized in stable condition, PPD said. Another man, 47, is in critical condition after being struck in the upper left back.  The Homicide Unit is investigating an…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Crews Battle Massive Junkyard Fire In Southwest Philadelphia Crews Battle Massive Junkyard Fire In Southwest Philadelphia
Crews Battle Massive Junkyard Fire In Southwest Philadelphia About 100 firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire at a junkyard in Southwest Philadelphia on Friday, May 26, the city Fire Department says.  Firefighters have been on the scene at South 61st Street and West Passyunk Avenue since about 10:50 a.m., PFD wrote on Twitter. By about 12:20 p.m., officials said the fire was under control, but crews remained on the scene.  The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management is asking residents to avoid the area. Meanwhile, the city Health Department said inspectors are at the scene assessing air quality. "At this time, no specifi…

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by Mac Bullock
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Philly 7-Eleven Sells $5M Scratch-Off Ticket Philly 7-Eleven Sells $5M Scratch-Off Ticket
Philly 7-Eleven Sells $5M Scratch-Off Ticket One 7-Eleven shopper in Philadelphia left the store a millionaire, state lottery officials say.  The shop at 2301 West Passyunk Avenue sold a jackpot-winning Five Million Fabulous Fortune Scratch-Off, lotto representatives said Friday, Jan. 13 in a statement.  While the winner will receive $5 million, the 7-Eleven will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket, they added.  The Five Million Fabulous Fortune Scratch-Off is a $50 game, and winners can still claim prizes up to a year after purchase. Winners should always sign the back of their ticket, then call…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Two Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Philadelphia Two Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Philadelphia
Two Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Philadelphia Two winning Pennsylvania lottery tickets worth $128,000 and $550,000 were sold in Philadelphia. The winning Treasure Hunt ticket from the Saturday, Oct. 23 drawing was sold at 7-Eleven on West Passyunk Avenue. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 5-8-12-21-25, to win $128,000. The 7-Eleven will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. A winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket from the Tuesday, Oct. 26 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 4-5-15-21-41, to win $550,000. The ticket was sold at Uno Food Market on East Allegheny Avenue. The retailer will receive a $5…

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by Nicole Acosta