Hundreds gathered near City Hall on Saturday to denounce police violence. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's eviction diversion program that gained national attention during the pandemic is set to continue through 2022.The program requires landlords to participate in mediation with tenants and apply for rental assistance at least 45 days before filing an eviction request with the courts and was set to expire at the end of the year.

The city council voted Thursday to continue the program locally through December 2022 as long as there is enough rental assistance.The city council initiative will go to the mayor for a signature before the extension becomes official.

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni tests positive for COVID-19

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he has tested positive for COVID-19 after he felt ill Wednesday morning. "I'm feeling okay, I'm feeling a little bit better now which is good," Sirianni told reporters. He said he'll attend meetings virtually for the rest of the week.

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Arrest made after man shot once in the chest in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - An arrest has been made after a man was shot and hospitalized Wednesday in North Philadelphia.The incident happened at approximately 11:10 a.m. on the 2100 bloc of Glenwood Avenue. Police say the 42-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

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Studies find winter is fastest-warming season in Philadelphia; here's why that's bad news

PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but a pair of recent studies found winters in Philadelphia are warming faster than any other season. Although that means temperatures might be more tolerable, it's actually bad news for a number of reasons.A study published in 2020 by independent research group Climate Central showed that, over the past 50 years, average temperatures increased more in the winter than in any other season for 38 of the 49 states in the continental U.S.

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Man, 30, critical after shooting in South Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after a shooting in South Philadelphia. The incident happened shortly before 6:30 a.m.

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New Covid restrictions force pantomime organisers to cancel Kilmarnock shows

Kilmarnock pantomime shows have been axed due to new Covid restrictions coming into force.

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Philadelphia police officer shot in shoulder while responding to robbery call

NORTH PHILADELHIA - A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the shoulder while responding to a robbery call in North Philly. It happened on the 1400 block of North Leithgow Street shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday.The officer from the 26th District was speaking to the complaint when he attempted to stop the person who he believed was responsible.

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Philadelphia police officer shot in shoulder while responding to robbery call, sources say

NORTH PHILADELHIA - A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the shoulder in North Philly, according to sources.It happened on the 1400 block of North Leithgow Street shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday.Sources say the officer from the 26th District was responding to a robbery call when the shooting occurred. The officer was taken to Temple University Hospital.

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Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Philadelphia Eagles come back to beat Washington

Greg Ward #84 celebrates his touchdown with Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachuk PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, helping the Philadelphia Eagles come back from an early deficit to beat virus-ravaged Washington 27-17 Tuesday night in a critical showdown with NFC playoff implications.In his first game back from an ankle injury, Hurts scored on a pair of 1-yard QB sneaks to set the single-season franchise record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 10 and connected with Greg Ward on a 19-yard TD pass.

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Flyers game postponed as NHL responds to COVID-19 cases, league officials say

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 18: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators at Wells Fargo Center on December 18, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Washington Capitals-Philadelphia Flyers game scheduled for Monday night has been postponed.It’s the 50th NHL game postponed this season for coronavirus-related reasons.

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BBC star Gethin Jones forced to cancel operation after catching Covid before Christmas

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Police: Arrest made after man shot multiple times in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - An arrest has been made after a man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 5:46 a.m. on the 2300 block of West Allegheny Street. Police say the 41-year-old male victim was shot twice in the right arm and twice in the chest.

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'Cases are up immensely': Philadelphia Health Commissioner urges testing ahead of holiday season

PHILADELPHIA - As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urged testing and reminded people to take as many precautions as possible ahead of the holiday season. People have been scrambling to get their hands on COVID-19 testing.

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Philadelphia distributes free at-home rapid COVID tests

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia started giving out COVID tests for free and supplies ran out at many locations. SKYFOX was over long lines as people wait for free COVID-19 home test kits Monday.But by the time many got to sites like the Simpson Rec Center in Tacony the inventory was gone. "I was very glad to get one because every time I’ve gone to a Walmart recently, I’ve gone to look in the pharmacy department and Walmart’s been out so," Rich Gudz said.Gudz was one of the lucky ones to get in on the dwindling supply, especially since he already had COVID and would like to avoid getting it again. "It’s not the boogie man anymore for me.

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Half of Ontarians to cancel Christmas plans and celebrate within household

Fifty-one per cent of Ontarians will cancel holiday gatherings and celebrate within their household only, while 42 per cent plan to include extended family in gatherings, according to a new Forum Research poll.

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Philadelphia emergency room nurse discusses impact of treating gunshot victims

PHILADELPHIA - With the constant flow of gunshot victims into our local hospitals, it's sometimes easy to forget that the people caring for them are also parents, siblings, and members of the community. A Temple University Hospital nurse spoke with FOX 29's Bill Anderson to recount her experiences amid the ongoing gun violence crisis.

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Queen forced to cancel Sandringham Christmas plans amid Covid fears

The Queen has cancelled all of her Christmas plans in the wake of the Omicron Covid variant rapidly spreading across the UK. The 95 year old monarch has spent Christmas day at her Sandringham estate for decades, but will now be spending it at Windsor Castle for a second year running as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

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Man, 36, hospitalized after being shot 8 times in Kensington, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in the hospital after Philadelphia police say he was shot Monday afternoon in Philadelphia.The shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on the unit block of East Silver Street.Police say the victim, a 36-year-old man, was shot as many as eight times throughout the body.

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Police: Man, 26, critical after being shot 4 times in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia.The incident happened at approximately 4:47 a.m. on the 5700 block of Delancey Street. Police say the 26-year-old male was shot four times in the chest.

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Group allegedly committed armed carjacking in West Philadelphia, police say

FILE - File image of crime scene tape. (FOX TV Stations)PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for a group of males, allegedly responsible for an armed carjacking in West Philadelphia. The incident happened on Sunday at approximately 1:45 a.m.

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Ontario theatres cancel shows as new restrictions to combat Omicron variant take effect

COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.Mirvish Productions announced Sunday that the North American premiere of its eagerly anticipated Tom Stoppard play “Leopoldstadt” in early 2022 was being pulled from the schedule at the Princess of Wales Theatre.Performances were slated to begin Jan. 22 and run until March 13.In Ottawa, plans to bring the acclaimed “Hamilton” musical to the National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall on Jan.

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Book of Mormon Covid outbreak forces ALL Palace Theatre shows to cancel until after Christmas

A Covid outbreak among the Book of Mormon musical cast and crew at Manchester's Palace Theatre has forced the cancellation of ALL shows there until after Christmas.

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Weather Authority: Freezing cold overnight leads to frigid start to holiday week

PHILADELPHIA - It's beginning to feel a lot like winter with just under a week left until Christmas. The Delaware Valley will experience one of its coldest nights of the month with temperatures in the 20s and teens and equally frigid temperatures after sunrise on Monday. Forecasters expect temperatures to bottom out around 26 degrees overnight in Philadelphia and its suburbs.

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FBI: Artifacts stolen from Pa. museums in 1960s, 1970s returned

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 19: A view outside the Museum of the American Revolution during former President Barack Obama's speech for the 2020 Democratic National Convention on August 19, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Queen 'could cancel traditional Christmas Day walkabout' amid Covid fears

The Queen could cancel her traditional Christmas Day royal walkabout at Sandringham this year amid fears it could become Omicron super spreader event. The royal walkabout usually sees hundreds of people head to Sandringham but latest reports suggest the Queen may cancel it amid Covid fears.

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9-year-old child critically injured after East Mount Airy house fire, officials say

A nine-year-old child is in critical condition after a fire in a residence in East Mount Airy. EAST MOUNT AIRY - A nine-year-old child is in critical condition after a fire broke out in a residence in Philadelphia's East Mount Airy neighborhood.The fire broke out on the 1000 block of East Hortter Street early Sunday, around 1:30.A nine-year-old child was transported to St.

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3 teen boys hurt in North Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Three teenage boys are in the hospital after police say they were all shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Friday evening. The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m.

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‘SNL’ has COVID-19 outbreak, may cancel: ‘Everyone is fearful’

including “Company,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “Hamilton,” “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” “Ain’t Too Proud,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” and “Freestyle Love Supreme” — have all temporarily shut down this past week due to COVID concerns.

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Police: Man, 26, dies after being shot multiple times in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.The incident happened at approximately 12:46 p.m.

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Radio City Rockettes cancel season due to COVID outbreak

NEW YORK - The Radio City Rockettes are canceling their entire 2021 season due to COVID-19 cases."We regret that we are unable to continue the Christmas Spectacular this season due to increasing challenges from the pandemic," the Rockettes posted on Twitter. The show had canceled Friday show due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases among members of the production moments before the 11 a.m. performance.

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Police: 2 homeless people targeted and shot in Kensington

Police on scene as two homeless people were shot, one critically, in Kensington. KENSINGTON - Two homeless people are hospitalized after they were reportedly targeted and shot in Philadelphia's Kensington section, police said.The shooting occurred just before midnight, Friday, at East Tusculum Street and Kensington Avenue.Officials said a 26-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were shot at very close range, each receiving two gunshots to their legs.

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Notes left on cars in South Philly amid 'savesies' parking dispute

PHILADELPHIA - Finding a parking spot in Philadelphia can be hard enough, but people claiming spots only makes it more difficult. It's an issue that usually pops up whenever it snows, and people use chairs, cones, or anything that can take up space to save a shoveled-out spot. It's a practice known as 'savesies' and it has prompted humorous public service announcements from the Philadelphia Police Department in the past.A couple in South Philadelphia says there is nothing funny about what they've been going through – and it's all over a parking space. "There were very few parking spaces available. The only one was one that somebody had put a cone in. We moved the cone and we parked there which we have every right to and we woke up

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Most firearms used in Philadelphia homicides come from outside the city, ATF says

PHILADELPHIA - Where are all of the illegal guns used in Philadelphia crimes coming from? Can officials do more to keep them off of our streets? FOX 29's Jeff Cole recently sat down with ATF Special Agent in Charge Matthew Varisco and found out that the issue is much more complicated than many people believe.It's also bigger than just Philadelphia, where the city has seen well over 500 homicides in 2021. "That strikes us here at the ATF very hard, because our primary mission is to reduce firearm violence in the city of Philadelphia and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," Varsico said. As the Special Agent in Charge of the Philadelphia office of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Varisco's job is to keep firearms out of the wrong

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Philadelphia's 'Basic System Repairs Program' covers emergency repair costs for eligible homeowners

PHILADELPHIA - It's no secret that house repairs can be expensive- costing homeowners hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The good news for Philadelphia homeowners is that there is a program that can help eligible residents get emergency repairs done at no cost. Susan Bjerring has lived in her home for some 35 years. The house itself is more than a century old.

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Celebs Go Dating CANCEL major moment at end of the series due to Covid

Celebs Go Dating has been dealt another blow after bosses were forced to cancel the end of series trip due to Covid restrictions. Previous series have seen the celebs and their dates jetting off to luxury destinations such as the Maldives but The Sun can exclusively reveal that those taking part this year won't be travelling very far at all.

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Dr Zoe Williams forced to cancel Christmas plans as she tests positive for Covid

Dr Zoe Williams has revealed that she has been forced to cancel her family Christmas plans after testing positive for coronavirus. The This Morning star, 41, who recently revealed how she wanted to spend her first Christmas with her six month old son Lisbon Lion, took to Instagram on Friday 17 December as she shared with her 110,000 followers that she had received a positive Covid-19 test.

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Radio City Rockettes cancel 4 Christmas shows due to COVID

COVID outbreak among people involved in the Rockettes production.The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes are the latest live act in New York to cancel shows due to a positive coronavirus test.

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I’m A Celebrity winner Danny Miller left heartbroken as he’s forced to cancel welcome home party over Covid fears

I’M A Celebrity winner Danny Miller has been left gutted after his welcome home party was cancelled amid Covid fears. The King Of The Castle, 30, was hoping to celebrate his victory alongside his nearest and dearest at a venue in Manchester, but it has now been deemed too unsafe.

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Philadelphia robbery suspect fired at store employees who followed him, police say

OVERBROOK PARK - Authorities are searching for an armed robbery suspect who police say fired at employees who followed him when he left the market with over $1k. Investigators say on Oct. 17 the suspect robbed the Twin Grocery store on the 7500 block of Haverford Avenue armed with a semi-automatic handgun. The unknown man is seen on the store's surveillance camera brandishing the gun as a store clerk hands him over $1k from the cash registers. Police shared store surveillance video that showed the suspect brandishing a handgun and a handful of money as he fled the market.

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Man, 67, killed in Philadelphia street shooting, police say

FAIRMOUNT - Authorities say a man killed during a street shooting Thursday night in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 3800 block of Brown Street just before 7 p.m.

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Brockhampton cancel most of 2022 European tour due to surge in COVID cases

Brockhampton have cancelled the majority of their 2022 European tour due to a surge in COVID cases across the continent.The shows, announced behind the group’s 2019 album ‘Ginger’, were originally set to take place in summer 2020, but were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.They were then rescheduled to May 2021, but continued restrictions meant the shows were pushed back once more. The rescheduled tour was set to kick off in Norway on January 14, however it’s been cancelled again – except for two dates in London.“Due to current restrictions resulting from the recent COVID-19 surge across Europe, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all the dates on our European tour except for the 2 shows at Brixton Academy in London, which

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The Charlatans cancel rest of UK tour due to crew members catching COVID

The Charlatans have cancelled their remaining 2021 UK shows due to members of their crew testing positive for COVID.Tim Burgess and co. hit the road last month for their ‘A Head Full Of Ideas 31st Anniversary Best Of Tour’, which had been pushed back from last year due to the pandemic.

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Jalen Hurts uncertain to play when Eagles host Washington

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ status for Philadelphia’s game against Washington on Sunday is uncertain because of an ankle injury.Hurts split reps with backup Gardner Minshew in a walk-through Wednesday as the Eagles (6-7) returned to practice following a bye.Hurts sat out a 33-18 victory over the New York Jets and Minshew completed 20 of 25 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns in his first start for Philadelphia."I’m doing everything in my power to make sure I’m available for my team," Hurts said Wednesday.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThis was less definite than the Wednesday before facing the Jets, when Hurts stated he would play and that he was unaffected by the injury.

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Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese will pay you $20 not to make cheesecake this Christmas amid shortage

With cream cheese shortages and supply chain disruptions at an all-time high, The Kraft Heinz Company has come up with a campaign that encourages shoppers to ditch cheesecake and its Philadelphia Cream Cheese brand in favor of another holiday dessert With cream cheese shortages and supply chain disruptions at an all-time high, The Kraft Heinz Company has come up with a campaign that encourages shoppers to ditch cheesecake and its Philadelphia Cream Cheese brand in favor of another holiday dessert.The cream cheese giant revealed its new campaign in a 46-second video ad shared to YouTube on Monday."This is not an empty shelf," Philadelphia said as it zooms in on an out-of-stock sign. "It's a holiday tradition waiting another year.

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Canadians told to not travel amid Omicron COVID-19 spread. But will they cancel plans?

COVID-19 variant, some Canadians are beginning to re-think their holiday travel plans.Tracy Lamourie, a public relations consultant based in Hamilton, Ont., says she’s unsure whether she’s going to cancel hers and her mother’s trip to Malta in January after officials announced Wednesday that Canadians — regardless of vaccination status — should avoid all non-essential travel.Lamourie says she and her mother have already been vaccinated and aren’t scared of contracting the virus, but are frightened moreso by the possibility of being stranded abroad as Canada and other nations begin to clamp down on international travel.“I mean, as much as I love the Mediterranean, I don’t want to be stuck there and not be able to get home,” said Lamourie.“So

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Temple hires Stan Drayton off Texas staff as new head coach

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Temple Owls helmet sits on a cart during the game between the East Carolina Pirates and the Temple Owls on November 21, 2020 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Gett PHILADELPHIA - Temple hired Stan Drayton on Wednesday as the latest football coach charged with making the Owls relevant again in the American Athletic Conference.Drayton spent five years at Texas where he was associate head coach and run game coordinator and has coached for nearly 30 years at all levels of football, including a stint in the NFL.

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23-year-old man killed in Mayfair triple shooting, police say

MAYFAIR - A man is dead and two others are injured after gunfire erupted Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood. Officers were called to the 3100 block of Barnett Street around 5:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police say a 23-year-old man was found shot in the head, chest, arm and leg.

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Police: Boy, 10, shoots self in hand at home in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A young boy is recovering after police say he was driven to the hospital after he shot himself in the hand Wednesday at a home in North Philadelphia. Police say the 10-year-old boy arrived at Temple University Hospital just before 2 p.m. with a gunshot wound to the left hand.

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Philadelphia officials urge against inter-household Christmas gatherings amid COVID-19 case spike

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia health officials are warning residents against hosting holiday gatherings involving multiple households due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and across the rest of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheryl Bettigole issued the plea during a Wednesday morning COVID-19 response briefing. "Our contact tracing tells us that these gatherings, when we get together with friends and family, are when we infect each other with COVID," Bettigole said.

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Philadelphia council votes to extend eviction diversion

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