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NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A family is in mourning after a father of three was shot and killed by a stray bullet while driving for Uber in North Philadelphia.Friday, a mass and religious service was held for 34-year-old Michael Almonte a the church he attended, while police still search for whoever fired the fatal shot.Almonte’s priest, Reverend Roberto Gurrola, says the church is where Almonte spent most of his time and it was at the church his family gathered to mourn Almonte and lay him to rest, describing him as a loving father, husband and God-fearing man."He’s one of those persons that you would think God would protect him," Father Gurrola said.But, on the night of June 14th, the 34-year-old’s life was cut short while working for Uber. Almonte was driving a passenger on the 1300 block of Lehigh Avenue when a stray bullet went through the back windshield, through his seat and into the back of his head."This really is a big concern.

PHILADELPHIA - A rideshare driver on route taking a passenger through North Philadelphia was shot and severely injured on Wednesday night, authorities say. He later succumbed to his injuries and died.According to police, the incident happened just after 11 p.m.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia native and educator is on a mission to cultivate young leaders in STEM who look like her."One of my board members said this organization is a letter to my younger self," said Atiyah Harmon. "I was a math student, pretty strong, but I didn’t see a trajectory for what you would do if you loved math outside of being an accountant.

Police say a 14-year-old girl, who was a person of interest in the beating death of James Lambert Jr., has turned herself in.  PHILADELPHIA - A teenage girl is the latest to turn herself in for the attack on an older man who later died after she and a group of other teens assaulted him with a traffic cone. Police say a group of teen offenders was wanted in connection with the death of James "Simmie" Lambert Jr., 73, in June. According to authorities, Lambert was attacked by the group on the 2100 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue on June 24 at 2:38 a.m. The Philadelphia Police Department released surveillance video of the attack and announced the city’s $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. RELATED HEADLINESThe video appeared to show a group of teens surrounding Lambert and some of them could be seen picking up the cone and hitting Lambert. The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward that leads to the arrest of a group of "teen offenders" caught on camera hitting a 72-year-old man in the head with objects, including a traffic cone.

Authorities seemed to focus their investigation on a red Chrysler PT Cruiser that appeared to have been hit by gunfire.  NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed while sitting inside a car with four other teens Friday morning in North Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the 3100 block of Judson Street just after 9 a.m.

NORTH PHILADELHIA - Between trash lining the streets and construction happening all over you've probably noticed that rats are making the rounds. "That was four, five, six. My neighbor has some," said Audrey Walker as she shows me signs of rats in her North Philly neighborhood.

PHILADELPHIA - Getting ahead of the aggressive delta variant that’s the goal of North Philly pharmacist Paul Scota.Scota, the owner of Lehigh Pharmacy, is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday at the Kensington Health Sciences Academy on Emerald Street from noon to 6 p.m.He’s spreading the word that according to the city’s board of health emergency order, children 12 and up can show up and get a shot without their parents consent. "It really is the best course for this city," he said.But North Philly mom Vakeshia Cummings says she disapproves of children under 18 making the decision on their own."Anything can happen and he’s here alone.

According to police, the 8-year-old was last seen running east on Olive Street toward 49th Street. WEST PHILADELPHIA - A missing 8-year-old girl who police said ran away from her home in West Philadelphia following an argument early Friday morning has been found safe.Police said the girl was found in North Philadelphia and is with a family member.The unnamed child was reported missing from the 4900 block of Olive Street around 2 a.m., according to police. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department searched the family's home several times and scoured nearby areas for the girl with no success, Chief Inspector Scott Small said.She was reportedly found just before 7:30 a.m.

Two men are sought by Philadelphia Police in connection with an August homicide on Judson Street in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police in Philadelphia are seeking two suspects in connection with a North Philadelphia homicide that occurred in August.Officials say two men were seen in surveillance video near the 2700 block of North Judson Street August 16, about 6:30 in the morning.Police responded to the location on the report of a shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - A North Philly man is cleaning up city parks and playgrounds of drug needles to help keep kids in the neighborhood safe."You see these caps and we have syringes," said Raphael Feliciano about drug paraphernalia hiding in plain sight. "Syringes with needle points and residual blood. This would change a child's life," he said.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police in North Philadelphia are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual suspected of arson.According to officials, numerous individuals were seen breaking into the Sun Pay Beauty Supply store on the 2700 block of Germantown Avenue May 31, just before 7:45 p.m. and those people began looting the establishment.A few hours later, authorities added, a man between the ages of 18-25 years old entered the store with an intent to light a fire.The fire destroyed the business.RELATED COVERAGE: North Philly business owner receives grant after store looted, vandalized amid unrestSun Pay suspectAdvertisementPolice are hoping someone can identify the person seen in the video.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A North Philly business owner who recently recovered from COVID-19 saw his own store being burned on TV during the unrest throughout the city. On Friday, he received a grant to help him rebuild.“When this happened, I kind of took it personal.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A North Philly business owner who recently recovered from COVID-19 saw his own store being burned on TV during the unrest throughout the city. On Friday, he received a grant to help him rebuild.“When this happened, I kind of took it personal.