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Investigation underway into what caused fire at abandoned North Philadelphia row home

6abc.com 11/24 9:43A 6abc Digital Staff

A resident told Action News that the abandoned home was being used by squatters, who sometimes set fires to stay warm.

Fire destroys rowhome in Fairhill section of North Philly

NBC10.com (Local) 11/24 4:01A Hayden Mitman

Fire crews worked overnight to extinguish a fire at a property located along North 4th Street in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia on Monday.

Man critical after being shot in the back in North Philadelphia

6abc.com 11/23 12:21P 6abc Digital Staff

That victim was rushed to the hospital where he remains in critical condition.

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Three dead, including two children, in North Philadelphia house fire

CBS Philly (News) 11/17 11:45P Brandon Goldner

An investigation is underway after three people, including two children, died after a house fire in North Philadelphia early Tuesday morning. The fire broke out around 1 a.m. Tuesday at a home in the...

Man fatally shot while trying to break into car in North Philadelphia, police say

CBS Philly (News) 11/16 11:57P Alexandra Simon

A man was shot and killed early Monday morning while allegedly breaking into a car in North Philadelphia, police said. Philadelphia Captain Shaun Butts said officers were...

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No pigs were harmed in the making of this bacon

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 11/25 7:55P Matt Simon, Grist

A company is growing real pork fat from donated pig cells in bioreactors, then mixing it with plants to create bacon, meatballs and salami that taste like meat.

Don't want to cook this Thanksgiving? These Philly restaurants are open

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 11/21 9:59P Molly McVety

These Philadelphia restaurants are serving Thanksgiving meals this year, from prix-fixe dinners at Bastia and Urban Farmer to a Thai twist at Kalaya.

Which Philly restaurants could earn Michelin stars and how did other U.S. cities do in their...

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 11/17 6:51A Michaela Althouse

On Tuesday, officials will unveil the 2025 Northeast Cities edition of the Michelin Guide, which will include Philadelphia restaurants for the first time. Here's how other...

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Sixers power ranking roundup: Joel Embiid's absence starting to loom large

PhillyVoice - Sports 11/26 4:03A Adam Aaronson

How does the national media feel about the Sixers heading into Thanksgiving?

Eagles-Bears preview: Five things to watch

PhillyVoice - Sports 11/26 3:53A Jimmy Kempski

The 8-3 Philadelphia Eagles will face the 8-3 Chicago Bears on Black Friday. As Eagles fans come out of their turkey comas, they will hope that the Birds' offense wakes up as...

MLB rumors: Phillies, Kyle Schwarber 'not close to a deal,' report says

PhillyVoice - Sports 11/26 2:01A Evan Macy

One of the byproducts of MLB's lack of salary cap is that there is no urgency, at all, for the sport's free agents to make decisions.

Eagles power ranking roundup: Week 13

PhillyVoice - Sports 11/26 1:26A Jimmy Kempski

Are power rankings completely dumb and meaningless? Yes. Yes, they are. However, personally speaking, whenever I see them, I click. And now that I've sucked you in with...

The Eagles aren't what their record says

PhillyVoice - Sports 11/25 2:34A Nick Tricome

The Eagles are 8-3, and still up there in the NFC standings. But Sunday's collapse to the Cowboys showed that they're incredibly lucky to be.

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The brain has 5 stages, but 'adulthood' doesn't begin until age 32, scientists say

Philly Voice (Health) 11/25 6:55A Courtenay Harris Bond

The human brain passes through five structural stages during life marked by four major 'turning points,' new research shows. 'Adolescence' stretches from 9 to 32, when...

Combating loneliness during the holidays

Philly Voice (Health) 11/24 3:20A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, they can feel like the opposite. The music, parties, and family gatherings can make...

Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie Squares

Philly Voice (Health) 11/20 3:41A Independence Good Living

Sweet potato pie is usually the kind of dessert you break out for special occasions, but these sweet potato pie squares make it easy to enjoy the flavor any time without the...

Singing the national anthem before sporting events has helped this South Jersey woman cope with OCD

Philly Voice (Health) 11/20 2:36A Courtenay Harris Bond

Ryan Brown, 19, of Marlton, New Jersey, says singing in front of crowds helps her cope with her OCD and anxiety. She has performed the national anthem before numerous sporting...

Support groups for alcohol use disorder are more effective when they are attended in person

Philly Voice (Health) 11/18 7:09A Courtenay Harris Bond

People who attend in-person support groups for alcohol use disorder have better recovery outcomes than people who only attend virtually, new research shows.

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