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Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia

6abc.com 5/20 8:32P 6abc Digital Staff

Firefighters battled a two-alarm brush fire in North Philadelphia on Wednesday, temporarily disrupting train service in the region.

Related: Large brush fire in North Philly sends thick, black smoke into the air Wednesday NBC10.com (Local), Crews battle fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia 6abc.com

Woman shot, killed in North Philadelphia

6abc.com 5/18 6:32A 6abc Digital Staff

A 41-year-old woman was shot and killed in North Philadelphia Sunday night.

Related: Woman killed in North Philadelphia shooting, officials say NBC10.com (Local)

Philly Youth Basketball program offers free trades training for young adults

6abc.com 5/15 9:28P Maggie Kent

The program operates inside the Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center in North Philadelphia, a hub for Philly Youth Basketball.

Teen hospitalized after hit-and-run moped crash in North Philly

NBC10.com (Local) 5/11 1:34A Hayden Mitman

Police say a teenager was hospitalized overnight after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene while riding a moped in North Philadelphia.

1 dead, 2 others hurt in North Philadelphia triple shooting

6abc.com 5/8 5:28A 6abc Digital Staff

One man is dead and two others are in critical condition after a triple shooting in North Philadelphia early Friday morning.

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After 10 years in Maine, Romanian 'bread fanatic' brings his French baguettes to Port Richmond

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/12 11:00P Michaela Althouse

Universal Bread Bakers, which started in 2014 in Maine, opened a new shop in Port Richmond. Owner Adrian Sulea, who's a lifelong 'bread fanatic,' hopes the shop will become...

Over 30 Philly hotels to host 'cocktail trail' for America's 250th birthday

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/11 11:00P Kristin Hunt

Visit Philadelphia has organized a cocktail trail at 31 hotels for America's 250th birthday. The project, inspired by the Epcot drinking around the world challenge, is running...

How chefs at Mawn, Stina and Ambra honor their mothers’ recipes

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/8 4:00A Molly McVety

Chefs and restaurateurs of award-winning eateries Mawn, Sao, Stina, Southwark and Ambra shared how their moms inspired some of their most beloved dishes and how they continue...

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How long will the A.J. Brown trade saga last?

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/20 4:58A Geoff Mosher

Expectations are the Eagles will trade A.J. Brown at or near June 1 to take a lesser cap hit in 2026. Could it drag on longer than expected?

Report: Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has been 'a man possessed' about becoming WR1

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/20 4:06A Geoff Mosher

DeVonta Smith has reached 1,000 yards in three of the past four seasons. He's expecting to explode as the Eagles' WR1 in 2026.

Checking in on recent former Phillies: Nick Castellanos, Harrison Bader have been awful with new...

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/20 3:12A Evan Macy

Here's a quick look at how some recent former Phillies are playing right now with their new teams:

Sixers year-in-review: Why Joel Embiid believes 2025-26 season 'was a success'

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/20 2:42A Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid's 10th NBA season as an active player is over. Many will object, but he believes it was a success despite the Sixers' second-round sweep at the hands of the New...

Where are the Eagles deep, and not so deep, after the 2026 NFL Draft: Offense edition

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/20 2:11A Jimmy Kempski

While the Philadelphia Eagles could still add a veteran here or there to their roster before the start of the season, it is still probably somewhere around 95 percent set....

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Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation

Philly Voice (Health) 5/20 5:18A Michaela Althouse

Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia was evacuated Tuesday night after a power outage. The issue was reportedly caused by flooding in the facility's basement....

Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows

Philly Voice (Health) 5/19 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Pediatricians have seen a surge in anxiety and other mental health issues among children in recent years, a new study found. The research highlights a need for more training...

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Philly Voice (Health) 5/16 11:00P Laura Baehr, Drexel University

Despite knowing the benefits of exercise, many people struggle to consistently work out. Education alone does not predict changes in behavior. Instead, shifting beliefs about...

Using AI for health questions? Here’s what to know before you trust the answer.

Philly Voice (Health) 5/15 6:12A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

AI tools are becoming a go-to for people with health questions. They’re fast, easy to use, and can sound surprisingly confident. But that confidence can be misleading.

The health benefits of relationships are significant — as new cancer research reiterates

Philly Voice (Health) 5/14 11:00P Louis Bezich

Marriage is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing cancer, new research shows. This is further evidence that committed relationships have the power to improve...

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