ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A Philadelphia firefighter who was badly hurt when he fell from the roof of a rowhome while battling a fire is preparing to play with his band in front of thousands of people at the Jersey Shore Memorial Day weekend.

Officials say Ladder 13 firefighter Randy Ballinger was working with his colleagues to extinguish a rowhome fire on the 1100 block of South Paxon Street in February when he fell 25-feet.

Now, after months of recovery, Ballinger is ready to take the stage with his punk band "Jersey Calling." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Officials: Philadelphia firefighter seriously injured after falling from roof of two-story rowhome on firePhiladelphia firefighter who fell from roof while battling fire returns home"I've been playing with Josh Kates and Sean Bresling since 2002," said Balinger. "We got back together in 2020 during the pandemic when everybody had a lot of time on their hands." Ballinger is still in a wheelchair, but he's not letting that stop him from shredding his bass at the Adjacent Music Festival in Atlantic City.

The outpouring of support during the 18-year firefighter's recovery touched the heart of the Regional President of Live Nation, which landed Jersey Calling the gig at the music festival. "The story of what Randy does being a fireman and falling that much and surviving it, and when I heard it was a punk rock band I was like, 'Wait a minute,' and then when I heard it was the Jersey Calling, I was like, 'Well wait, I gotta get them out on Adjacent," said Geoff Gordon, the Regional President for Live Nation Northeast Corridor.

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Man who tried to abduct boy, 7, from Wawa wanted in South Jersey: state police

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.J. - New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man they say tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy in broad daylight Sunday.The boy was in a Wawa bathroom on Highway 47 in Cumberland County around noon when police say the suspect offered him candy to leave with him.After the boy said no, the man grabbed him by the arm and tried to abduct him, according to authorities. Luckily, the boy was able to escape, and return to his family.Police say the suspect fled before the boy's family could locate him.MORE HEADLINES:He is described as being an older male with gray combed back hair.

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Suspects sought for rash of Jersey Shore vehicle burglaries during busy Memorial Day weekend

WILDWOOD, N.J. - It appears thieves are taking advantage of Memorial Day crowds as families flock to the Jersey Shore to celebrate the unofficial start of summer.A string of unlocked vehicles were broken into south of 19 Avenue in North Wildwood early Sunday morning.Police say multiple burglaries were carried out by two male suspects over the course of just one hour, starting at 4 a.m.MORE HEADLINES:Both suspects were caught walking on surveillance footage, where they appear to be walking on the boardwalk. One is seen wearing a backpack.Police are urging residents and visitors to lock their vehicle doors.

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Woman, 19, shot as boyfriend cleans gun in apartment near Temple University campus, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A 19-year-old woman ended up in the hospital after police say her boyfriend's firearm went off inside an apartment Sunday afternoon.The shooting happened on the 1400 block of 15th Street, which is located just blocks from Temple University campus in North Philadelphia. It is unclear if the apartment is student, or off-campus, housing.Police say the woman was shot in the lower body when her 22-year-old boyfriend was cleaning his gun, and it went off.MORE HEADLINES:She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition as her boyfriend was held for questioning, according to authorities.

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Homes ‘engulfed in flames’ from N.S. wildfire, residents in Halifax suburb evacuated

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Memorial Day gun violence: More than a dozen shootings break out across Philadelphia amid celebrations

PHILADELPHIA - A weekend meant to honor our fallen heroes, and usher in the start of summer, has been riddled with shootings in a city continually plagued by gun violence.Nineteen people became the victims of 13 shootings that erupted on the streets of Philadelphia during Memorial Day weekend. Four of those victims have succumbed to their injuries.The violence began just as the holiday weekend was about to kick off when a 20-year-old man chased by 2 gunmen was found shot in vacant lot around 1 a.m.

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Army Air Force pilot from Pennsylvania killed during WWII accounted for, authorities say

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - JANUARY 15: The American flag (top) and National League of Families POW/MIA flag (bottom) wave in the air in Washington D.C., United States on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) PENNSYLVANIA - An Army Air Force pilot from Pennsylvania killed during World War II has been accounted for almost eight decades later, military authorities said.The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said last week that 2nd Lt.

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15-year-old becomes victim of triple shooting in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A triple shooting left three people, including a 15-year-old boy, injured in West Philadelphia Saturday night.Police say several shots were fired on the 5200 block of Jefferson Street in the city's Parkside section just after 9 p.m.Three people were struck during the shooting, a 20-year-old man twice in the foot; a 15-year-old boy in the stomach; and a 33-year-old man twice in the chest and once in the shoulder.MORE HEADLINES:All three victims were transported to a local hospital by private vehicle and placed in stable condition.No arrests have been made, and no weapons recovered.

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2-year-old girl killed after falling into grain mixer in Quebec

A two-year-old child tragically died after falling into a grain mixer on a farm in Quebec on Friday, provincial police have confirmed.

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'Mind blowing': Severely injured Philly firefighter performs at NJ festival after fall from ladder

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia firefighter and his band got the chance of a lifetime this weekend down the shore.Randy Ballinger and his bandmates of "Jersey Calling" opened the inaugural two-day Adjacent Festival in Atlantic City, performing both Saturday and Sunday."They said all right you guys can go, and we just broke right into song and did what we do," said Ballinger. "Music is our passion so if it’s ten people or 10-thousand we’re going to play."RELATED COVERAGE: Philadelphia firefighter severely injured in ladder fall gets invitation to perform at NJ music festivalOrganizers said 20-thousand people are attending the festival each day.

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Female suspect in custody after woman in her 60s shot dead in Northeast Philadelphia home: police

PHILADELPHIA - One woman is dead, and another is in custody after shots were fired inside a home in Northeast Philadelphia early Saturday evening.Police say the 63-year-old woman was shot twice in a living room on the 3300 block of Kayford Circle around 4:30 p.m.She was pronounced dead at the scene from two gunshot wounds to the stomach and chest.MORE HEADLINES:Another woman was taken into custody as one gun was recovered, according to police.A motive is not known at this time.

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Officials: Driver charged for hitting 11-year-old on bike, trying to run away in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - An 11-year-old boy had to be airlifted to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle, whose driver is now being charged for trying to flee the scene.Giancarlos Fernandez, 19, is accused of hitting the boy on his bike near Barnegat Avenue and Freemont Avenue in Seaside Heights Friday evening.The 11-year-old was thrown to the pavement after "becoming embedded in the vehicle's windshield."MORE HEADLINES:He was airlifted to a local hospital for serious injuries, but is said to be in stable condition.Police say the driver tried to flee on foot following the crash, but was apprehended by officers a few blocks away.

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Bear that attacked 2 Pennsylvania children caught and euthanized, officials say

PA State Game Commission Warden Tyler Barnes searches a wooded early after multiple residents reported a black bear wondering the Roxborough and Andorra neighborhoods in Northwest Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Image MOUNTAIN TOP, Pa. - Authorities say a bear that attacked and injured two young children playing in the driveway of a northeastern Pennsylvania home has been captured and euthanized.The Pennsylvania Game Commission said Friday that two bears, a male and a female, had been caught overnight in live traps set following Monday's attack in Wright Township near Mountain Top.

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Bicyclist dies after being hit by Dodge Charger in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A Saturday morning crash has claimed the life of man riding his bicycle in West Philadelphia.Police say the bicyclist was struck by a green Dodge Charger on 63rd Street just before 7 a.m.He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The man's identity has yet to be released, but police say he was in his 40s or 50s.MORE HEADLINES:It is unclear what led to the deadly crash, but the driver of the vehicle did remain on scene.

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Philadelphia gun violence: Deadly double shootings erupt as Memorial Day Weekend begins

PHILADELPHIA - A violent start to Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia has left two people dead, and another two critically injured, in two separate double shootings.Two men were found struck in the first shooting of the morning on the 300 block of Cambria Street just after 3 a.m. Saturday.A 26-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds was pronounced dead at a local hospital; while a 22-year-old is in critical condition after being shot twice.MORE HEADLINES:Two women were then struck by more gunfire as a second double shooting erupted just a few hours later on the 100 block of East Allegheny Avenue.The first victim, a 44-year-old woman, died after being shot twice.

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Memorial Day weekend kicks off at the Jersey shore

WILDWOOD, N.J. - Many are keeping up with the tradition of spending Memorial Day Weekend down the shore."The whole family is coming down. We’re all going to be crammed in the house, sharing seats and making breakfast. It’s what we love to do," said Todd Patterson.

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Teen stabbed outside of West Philadelphia high school, police say

A 17-year-old boy who was reportedly stabbed outside a Philadelphia high school on Friday was driven to a nearby hospital by police. PHILADELPHIA - A teenage boy is recovering after police say he was stabbed outside a high school in West Philadelphia on Friday. Investigators say the 17-year-old was stabbed one time in the backside outside of Parkway West High School just after 2:30 p.m. The teen was taken by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was placed in stable condition, according to police. Authorities have not said what caused the stabbing.

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Pennsylvania baseball player fatally struck in the face while dismantling unapproved dugout

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 14: A detail shot of a baseball on the baseline during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rod Mar/MLB via Getty Images) HARRISBURG - A college baseball player died after he was struck in the face when a makeshift dugout he was helping to dismantle collapsed on him this week.Angel Mercado, 19, was a middle infielder who had just completed his freshman season at Division II Central Penn College.

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Residents warned about air quality as 2-alarm junkyard fire burns in Southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Emergency crews are responding to a large junkyard fire sending smoke into the air in Southwest Philadelphia. Multiple cars are reportedly on fire in the junkyard. SKYFOX flew over the junkyard on South 61st Street, where large flames from the 2-alarm blaze and explosions could be seen. The Philadelphia Fire Department has not released any official information on the size of the fire or the response from crews. Residents in the area have been urged to take precautions to avoid exposure to the smoke. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to the Philadelphia Health Department, people in the area should avoid going outdoors, avoid excessive activity, close all windows and doors to minimize indoor pollution and recirculate air with fans. The smoke from the flames may be especially troubling for children, the elderly, individuals who are pregnant and those with respiratory conditions. This is a developing story.

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Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

The American tourist was snorkeling when she was bitten by a shark in Turks and Caicos, a report says. (Getty Images) An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.The 22-year-old female from Connecticut and a friend were snorkeling in the waters off Providenciales island Wednesday when they were attacked, The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said in a statement posted to Instagram, that later appeared removed on Friday.The statement added that a resort employee on the island "indicated that the female victim had her leg bitten off by a shark."The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and an ambulance responded to the scene. PENNSYLVANIA TEENAGER SURFING IN NEW JERSEY SUFFERS INJURIES FROM POSSIBLE SHARK ATTACK: REPORTSThe Turks and Caicos islands are a popular Caribbean vacation destination.

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Philadelphia vice principal goes viral for the bond he shares with students

PHILADELPHIA - A vice principal from West Philadelphia is going viral for all the right reasons. His name is Arnold Ford, and he’s creating a bond and a safe space for his loving students at Mastery Charter Mann Elementary. The school is equipped with newly installed security cameras that can capture a wide range of things. Recently, they’ve been capturing adorable acts of kindness and caring from Vice Principal Ford. "We’ve been doing this for years," Arnold explained. "The interactions that you see on the cameras, we’ve been doing that for years.

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Video: Suspect, person of interest sought in fatal shooting on SEPTA bus, police say

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a shooter and a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia. The shooting took place on Wednesday night inside a bus on the 5200 block of Germantown Avenue, police say. According to investigators, a confrontation between the suspect and a young man broke out on the bus before shots were fired. Officials say responding officers found the victim on the floor of the bus bleeding from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was rushed to Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Related According to investigators, eight passengers were on the bus at the time of the shooting.The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Authorities say police are also searching for a person of interest in relation to the investigation. RELATED: Ski masks banned from SEPTA property, Transit Police Chief says: 'You will be engaged by police'Police released surveillance video of the shooting on Friday in an effort to get information on the suspect and person of interest or information from potential witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477. A man was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus in Germantown, police say.

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Officer charged with manslaughter in shooting of New Jersey man who called 911

MANTUA, N.J. - A police officer who fatally shot a homeowner who had called 911 to report intruders outside his southern New Jersey home has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.The count against Mantua Township Police Officer Salvatore Oldrati was handed up Tuesday by a state grand jury and was made public Wednesday night. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.The charge stems from the Sept. 14, 2021, death of Charles Sharp III, 49, who called 911 around 1:30 a.m.

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Man chased by 2 gunmen in North Philadelphia found shot in vacant lot, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A young man has been hospitalized after he was shot and found by officers in a vacant lot in Philadelphia, police say. According to authorities, just after 1 a.m.

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Doctors in Philly helping patients with Congenital Heart Disease lead active lives

PHILADELPHIA - Congenital Heart Disease affects millions of Americans, but doctors in Philadelphia are on the cutting edge of new technologies that are helping patients live longer and more active lives. It's estimated that 1 in 100 Americans are currently living with Congenital Heart Disease, which is simply defined as structural heart defects that patients are born and live with. "It means it happens structurally when the heart was developing, you carry that diagnosis throughout your lifespan," Dr. Stephanie Fuller from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia said.Dr.

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Where did Philadelphia rank on survey of cities with the rudest kids?

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphians are known for having an edge, but this probably isn't something to be proud of. A recent survey found that among nearly 30 cities in the country, Philadelphia has the rudest kids and teens. Over 1,400 people were asked by Solitaired.com to rate the rudeness of the kids in their city on a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being the rudest.The survey used 5.90 as the average on its ‘Rudeness Scale.’ Philadelphia ranked number one at 7.21, San Francisco was next at 6.78, and New York City's was third at 6.55.Participants also ranked what they believe are the rudest behaviors among children in their city, and which age groups displays those ill-mannered behaviors. The three worst behaviors for 5-8-year-olds were disobeying rules, not saying please and thank you, and making a mess. For 9-12-year-old, being absorbed in their phone, playing music or videos too loudly and not saying hello were the three worst behaviors.

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Wildwood bans alcohol on beach, boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

WILDWOOD, N.J. - One of New Jersey's most popular shore towns has banned alcohol on the beach and boardwalk just days before the unofficial start of summer. Leaders in Wildwood unanimously passed an ordinance that immediately bans the possession of alcohol on the beach and boardwalk.This new ordinance not only prohibits the drinking and/or open display of alcohol, but also says the mere existence of any kind of alcohol is prohibited," Wildwood Mayor Pete Bryron said. Designated restaurants or permitted events on the beach and boardwalk are the only exceptions to the new rules, according to a press released shared by the city Thursday. The ordinance that passed in Wildwood mirrors edicts currently in other shore towns that aim to crack down on possession and consumption on the beach and boardwalk.Commissioner of Public Safety Steve Mikulski said drinking in the sun on vacation "often leads to excess and unruly behavior, not to mention health risks." "This is a matter of public safety," Commissioner Mikulski said.

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DA: Explosive devices recovered from home in Pennsylvania, no threat to public

MORRISVILLE - Authorities in Bucks County say there is no threat to the public after explosive devices were found inside a local home Thursday morning. The Bucks County District Attorney's Office said the troubling discovery was during an investigation at a home in Morrisville. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities have not provided an address of the home that was under investigation, or what type of explosive devices were recovered. "We can assure the public that there is no immediate threat to the community," a press release from the DA's Office read.

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Local high school student founds school's first club focused on mental health awareness

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. - A student-run club is raising awareness on mental health to support fellow peers and faculty at a local high school.Allie Hathaway is the founder of the Mindset Matchup club at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown."It was never really talked about until now and I just feel like breaking the stigma earlier in people’s lives is something that could make a difference later on," said Hathaway.The 18-year-old senior plays lacrosse and wanted to create a safe space for students to open up and support one another.A New Jersey high school opened a wellness center to help students navigate mental and emotional struggles felt by teens in their formative years."Being a student athlete is just so tough sometimes, but that’s why I started it so that we all have a place where we can all go together," said Hathaway.Hathaway collected over 100 student signatures to launch the first ever club at her high school focused on mental health. In its first year, there were nearly 100 active students who participated."It really is kind of a perfect storm of things that created this mental health crisis in America," said Dr.

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Suspect who fatally shot innocent bystander in attempted retaliation killing in Montgomery County charged

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A teenage suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander in the fall of 2022 has been arrested, officials say. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, 19-year-old Damien Wilson of Norristown was arrested by U.S.

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7 children removed from Bucks County trailer home with 'unsanitary' conditions, police say

WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Seven children were removed from their home in Bucks County after officers found them to be living in "unsanitary" and "unsafe" conditions, police say. According to the Pennridge Regional Police Department, on April 23, 2023, officers responded to the 600 block of Roseann Lane in West Rockhill Township for a report of three children entering an abandoned trailer. Officers returned the children to their home and found inadequate living conditions, including a pad lock on the refrigerator. Authorities say the children's parents said the lock was put there because the family had little money and they wanted to prevent the children from eating all the food. Responding officers filed a report with Bucks County Children and Youth before returning with a representative from the department later in the day. While investigating, four more children were found hidden in a back bedroom in the trailer home, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, the living conditions of the home were found to be unsafe by both responding officers and the investigator from Bucks County Children and Youth. The seven children were removed from the trailer home and placed in protective custody, authorities say. Interviews with the children revealed they lacked basic knowledge, including their birthdays.

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Ski masks banned from SEPTA property, Transit Police Chief says: 'You will be engaged by police'

PHILADELPHIA - Whether you call it a ski mask or a shiesty, it cannot be worn on SEPTA buses and trains or in stations, SEPTA officials announced Thursday. The announcement comes after the fatal shooting of a young man on a SEPTA bus in Germantown on Wednesday evening. Authorities say the victim was fatally shot in the chest by a suspect in a hoodie who was wearing a ski mask. "Those face masks are prohibited on SEPTA property," SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson said in a press conference. "If you come on SEPTA property wearing your shiesty, you will be engaged by police.

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Tastykake product recalled over undeclared ingredient

Butterscotch krimpet, cream filled buttercream iced chocolate cupcake, and peanut butter kandy kake in the studio.Tastykake celebrates 100 years for Life.

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Police chase involving stolen vehicle ends in crash in West Philadelphia: police

PHILADELPHIA - A crash on a Philadelphia street is being investigated as the result of a police chase involving a stolen vehicle, authorities say. Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department were chasing a car that was reportedly stolen.The vehicle believed to be involved in the chase was later found damaged in the area of 56th and Media Streets. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESFOX 29's cameras were rolling as police surveyed the damage to a parked car in the area. No injuries have been reported at this time. Police have not released any details on the circumstances of the crash. This is a developing story.

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Man fatally shot on SEPTA bus in Germantown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway in Philadelphia after a man was fatally shot on a SEPTA bus, police say. According to authorities, the shooting erupted inside a SEPTA bus just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the area of Germantown Avenue and E Bringhurst Street. Police arrived on scene and entered the bus, where they found a man lying on the ground bleeding, police say. The man was rushed to Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:04 p.m., investigators say. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, the man is currently a John Doe believed to be in his 20s. Investigators say the partition between the driver and the passenger area was struck by a bullet. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESInvestigators with the Philadelphia Police Department collect evidence after a deadly shooting on a SEPTA bus in Germantown. The 52-year-old bus driver told authorities she heard a confrontation followed by gunshots, Small says. Authorities say the shooting was captured on the bus's interior and exterior cameras. The masked shooter fled the bus after the shooting, police say. According to investigators, eight passengers were on the bus at the time of the shooting. A man was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus in Germantown, police say.

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Woman shoots man armed with crowbar during road rage incident in Philadelphia: police

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a licensed gun owner shot and wounded a man who smashed her car window with a crowbar during a rush hour road rage confrontation in Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2200 block of Market Street just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for repots of a shooting victim. Police found a 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin and drove him to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the shooting happened about eight blocks away during a road rage incident at the intersection of 30th and Chestnut streets. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESInvestigators believe that during the confrontation the man approached a 27-year-old woman's car and smashed her passenger's side window with a crowbar. The woman, who police say is licensed to carry a firearm, fired one shot from inside her car that struck the man in the groin.

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Police: 2 killed in daytime shootings that happened 10 minutes apart in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating two deadly broad daylight shootings in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon that they say happened just 10 minutes apart.The spate of deadly violence happened just before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Gratz Street and Susquehanna Avenue when police say two people were shot. Both victims, ages 28 and 31, were driven to Temple University Hospital after they were each shot several times.

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Student, staff safety tops Philadelphia superintendent's 5-year plan

PHILADELPHIA - The Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia says he is ready to launch his 5-year strategic plan and believes safety for students and staff is his top priority.In an interview with FOX 29's Jeff Cole, Watlington, who arrived in the city nearly one year ago, said "we must win this war on gun violence in our city, and it’s a shared responsibility between the school district, the city, police department and parents."Watlington will present his Strategic Plan to the School Board Thursday. It was drawn up after months of meetings around the city, with the help of a consulting firm that was paid $450,000.The board will find that improving student achievement places third in the Superintendent’s list of priorities. Watlington believes schools need to be safe havens for students and staff to make the most of their educational opportunities, but the onus for safety isn't only on the school district.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"For teachers to do their jobs schools have to be safe, students and staff must be safe," Watlington, 54, said.

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Woman sought in deadly stretch of hit-and-runs in Philadelphia last December

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who they say is accused of three crashes on the same night in Philadelphia, including one that claimed the life of a young man. Neera Nicolas-Hudson, 32, is alleged to have been behind the wheel of a 2005 Ford Mustang on Dec. 26 when she struck a man riding a scooter on the 100 block of North Delaware Avenue.Nicolas-Hudson fled the scene of the crash, according to police, and hit a bicyclist near the intersection of Broad and Spring Garden streets. The victims of both crashes were taken to Philadelphia hospitals and placed in stable condition.

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Missouri miracle? Photo shows nun’s body still intact nearly 4 years after death

The remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB. (Credit: Kelsey Wicks/ Catholic News Agency) GOWER, Mo. - An inexplicable mystery in Missouri is gaining attention after a nun’s exhumed body was found still intact nearly four years after her death.Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died May 29, 2019. The Diocese of Kansas City-St.

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Officials: NJ caregiver pleads guilty after girl, 9, hospitalized for severe malnutrition

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. - A woman will serve time behind bars for putting the lives of two young children entrusted to her care at risk.Stephanie Gregory, of Galloway, pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.The 58-year-old admitted to not properly feeding a 9-year-old girl, causing her to be hospitalized for severe malnutrition.She also admitted that another child, a 6-year-old, witnessed her striking the older child.MORE HEADLINES:Both children were in Gregory's legal care in 2020, according to officials.Gregory is now ordered to serve five years concurrent in New Jersey State Prison, as well as having no contact with the victims or their biological mother.

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Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years on federal drug charges

CENTRAL ISLIP - Hip-hop artist Fetty Wap returned to court Wednesday, where he was sentenced to six years on federal drug charges. Back in August, he pleaded guilty to a conspiracy drug charge admitting to participating in drug trafficking that brought illegal substances from the West Coast to Long Island. He wore a tan jumpsuit and waved at his family (who filled one side of the courtroom). Rapper Fetty Wap, best known for his 2015 hit 'Trap Queen,' was one of six people arrested for allegedly conspiring to sell and possess drugs throughout Long Island and New Jersey.The defense attorney asked for the minimum sentence of 60 months, saying it’s a sad day for her client, a success story will be sentenced, and he will rise above as he never avoided this day.The judge said the one thing you cannot escape is that there were other choices for you before she imposed the sentence. She also said, "Good luck Mr.

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'Mechanism of death': Pennsylvania man charged in gun trafficking operation linked to homicides, shootings

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for running what authorities call a gun trafficking operation connected to several homicides and violent crimes. In a press conference held Wednesday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced the arrest of 23-year-old Tamir Hartsock of Glenside, Pennsylvania. Hartsock faces numerous felony charges for straw purchasing and trafficking 15 firearms, of which four were recovered and connected to homicides and crimes in Philadelphia. Investigators say Hartsock purchased his first two guns on September 9, 2020, shortly after his 21st birthday.

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Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers

A Target store. (FOX 9)NEW YORK (AP) - Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers."Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work," Target said in a statement Tuesday.

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