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Police ID Pizza Delivery Driver Killed In Philadelphia Police ID Pizza Delivery Driver Killed In Philadelphia
Police ID Pizza Delivery Driver Killed In Philadelphia Authorities have named the 29-year-old deliveryman shot and killed in Philadelphia on Thursday, June 20.  Danny Matthews of the 2400 block of Harlan Street was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital, city police said.  He was shot while sitting in the driver's seat of his car on the 2000 block of Ridge Avenue, according to investigators. Authorities said he was the victim of a robbery.  No weapon was recovered from the scene and no arrests had been as of midday Friday, police said. The Homicide Detectives Division is investigating. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Body Found In Wissahickon Creek: Philadelphia Police Body Found In Wissahickon Creek: Philadelphia Police
Body Found In Wissahickon Creek: Philadelphia Police A man was found dead in the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Tuesday morning, April 16, according to city police.  Authorities said the body was found near the 5000 block of Ridge Avenue around 7 a.m., across from the SEPTA loop.  The remains were those of an unidentified man between 25 and 30, police said. While the body "appears to have been in the water for a while," there was "no visible trauma," they added. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Philly Lottery Player Wins Seven-Figure Prize Newly Minted Millionaire: Philly Lottery Player Wins Seven-Figure Prize
Newly Minted Millionaire: Philly Lottery Player Wins Seven-Figure Prize A Pennsylvania Lottery player stopped by a corner store in Philadelphia's Wissahickon neighborhood over the weekend and walked out a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned $1,192,632.50 playing the "Ca$h Wanted" game at the Commissary Food Market, 5255 Ridge Avenue, said Lottery officials in a release.  The vendor is slated to receive a $10,000 bonus check for its part.  "Ca$h Wanted" is a $20 Fast Play game that pays out progressive top prizes starting at $300,000. Fast Play games print on demand from your Lottery retailer and can be scanned immediately withou…

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by Mac Bullock
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One Of Philadelphia's Most Popular Ice Cream Shops Closed After Armed Robbery: 'Monsters' One Of Philadelphia's Most Popular Ice Cream Shops Closed After Armed Robbery: 'Monsters'
One Of Philadelphia's Most Popular Ice Cream Shops Closed After Armed Robbery: 'Monsters' One of Philadelphia's most popular ice cream shops is closed after an armed robbery. C&C Creamery, located on the 5400 block of Ridge Avenue, was robbed at gunpoint at the takeout window by two men in black hoodies Monday, Aug. 21, Fox29 reports. Two teens and an adult had been working the counter, the outlet said. The burglars made off with an undisclosed amount of cash on Hermit Street. Just last month, C&C Creamery made Daily Voice's list of six must-try creameries in Philadelphia.  The shop in a Facebook post said it was closed on Monday, but did not cite the incident. Dozens …

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by Cecilia Levine
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18-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Off-Duty Cop In Philadelphia 18-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Off-Duty Cop In Philadelphia
18-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Off-Duty Cop In Philadelphia An 18-year-old man is accused of opening fire on an off-duty officer during a confrontation in Philadelphia last week.  Nakeem Wilson of Philadelphia is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and related counts, city police told Daily Voice.  The department previously said that an officer and a man on a scooter exchanged gunfire during a road rage incident in Roxborough late on Thursday, June 8.  Now, investigators say it began when the off-duty officer spotted Wilson "operating a black scooter recklessly" on the 7600 block of Ridge Avenue.&n…

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by Mac Bullock
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Police Seek Missing Philadelphia Man Police Seek Missing Philadelphia Man
Police Seek Missing Philadelphia Man A Philadelphia man has gone missing, and police are asking for the public's aid in bringing him home.  Samuel Key, 64, has not been seen since Sunday, March 5 at around 3 p.m. the department told Daily Voice. His last known location was on the 1600 block of Ridge Avenue.  Key is described as 5-foot-10 and about 160 pounds. He has brown eyes, a dark complexion, and is balding, police said. He is believed to experience "medical issues" and was last seen wearing a tan coat with blue jeans and a brown pair of boots.  Anyone with information is urged to call the Philadelphia Poli…

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by Mac Bullock
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WINNER: $150K Powerball Ticket Sold In Philly WINNER: $150K Powerball Ticket Sold In Philly
Winner: $150K Powerball Ticket Sold In Philly A Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Philadelphia. The Powerball ticket for the Saturday, July 30 drawing was sold at Posh Fuel & Food on Ridge Avenue, state lottery officials said. The ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn, 4-17-57-58-68, and the red Powerball 12. Without the $1 Power Play® option, the ticket would have been worth $50,000. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Baby Found Safe After Philadelphia Abduction Baby Found Safe After Philadelphia Abduction
Baby Found Safe After Philadelphia Abduction UPDATE: The baby has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: An amber alert has been issued for a 1-year-old boy abducted from a vehicle in Philadelphia Saturday, Jan. 29, police said. Miles McKeown was taken from a neon blue Mitsubishi Mirage near the 2400 block of North 33rd Street in Philadelphia around 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, authorities said. The license plate is KZB8196. The car has a right rear driver’s side taillight that’s out and is missing a hubcap on the front passenger side. It was last seen heading south on 33rd Street toward Ridge Avenue. Anyone who sees the call is urged to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says 2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says
2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says Police are investigating after someone shot and killed two women inside a Philadelphia speakeasy Thursday, 6abc reports. The suspect opened fire inside a building on the 1900 block of Ridge Avenue around 7:45 p.m., the news outlet says citing Philadelphia police. No arrests have been made. Click here for the full report from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta
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PA Lottery: More Than $248 Million In Scratch-Off Prizes Sold At These Pennsylvania Stores PA Lottery: More Than $248 Million In Scratch-Off Prizes Sold At These Pennsylvania Stores
PA Lottery: More Than $248 Million In Scratch-Off Prizes Sold At These Pennsylvania Stores Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off winners claimed more than $248.8 million in prizes during January, including two top prizes worth $3 million. Eight top prizes of $1 million were claimed by players from Northumberland County, Westmoreland County, Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey. Some retailers earned a $10,000 bonus for selling the $3 million-winning tickets and others a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning Scratch-Off tickets worth $1 million.  Those retailers are: Thorndale Exxon & Tiger Mart, 3727 Lincoln Highway East, Thorndale, Chester County ($10,000 bonus); Fine Win…

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by Cecilia Levine