PHILADELPHIA - The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.The district says if the strike happens it could result in changes to how classes are currently operating.

Essentially, some or all schools could switch to 100% virtual learning if a SEPTA strike does occur. MORE SEPTA HEADLINESAccording to the School District of Philadelphia, nearly 60,000 students use SEPTA to get to and from school every day.

On Sunday, SEPTA workers conducted a voice vote that was unanimous. The vote approved a motion to allow union leaders to call a strike if an agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is not reached in a week.___D.

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Queen's 7 'chilling' words in COP26 speech were 'stark' health admission, expert claims

Queen made a stark admission about her ongoing health battle during a powerful speech to COP26, a royal commentator has claimed.Her Majesty cancelled her attendance at the climate summit in Glasgow after being ordered to rest for two weeks by her doctors, having spent a night in hospital last month.She instead addressed leaders over a pre-recorded video message.The Queen paid tribute to her “dear late husband” Prince Philip, saying it was a “source of great pride” the important role he played in the battle against climate change.She also said she “could not be more proud” of Prince Charles and Prince William who have continued his work.But it was seven words at the end of her four-minute speech that most intrigued news.au royal expert

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Local school board races heat up ahead of Election Day

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - While races like District Attorney and Governor get most of the attention, there’s a lot of interest this year in school board races, as meetings have grown contentious. The normally small races have a lot of people talking and bringing about a shift in voting trends.The night before election day, workers setting up Horsham Community Center to welcome voters Tuesday.

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Man, 42, shot multiple times and killed in Queen Village

A 42-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Queen Village, police said. QUEEN VILLAGE - A 42-year-old man is dead after he was shot multiple times in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood.Officials said the shooting occurred on the 900 block of South 4th Street Monday, about 5:45 in the evening.Responding officers found the 42-year-old man shot multiple times in his upper torso.RELATED HEADLINES:He was rushed by police to Jefferson Hospital, where he died a short time later.An investigation into the shooting is underway.

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Hamilton to open two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinics in November

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Central Bucks elementary school sees sudden spike in COVID cases

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - A suburban elementary school is now dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak and parents want to know what is going on. More than two dozen students in a Central Bucks elementary school recently tested positive for COVID."In tracking cases on the district site, it’s been minimal, so seeing a big spike was kind of a surprise," parent VJ Galloway commented.Galloway dropped his kindergarten son at Gayman Elementary School, in Doylestown, as did Jenn Hellstrom, who also has a fourth grader."My daughter is in one of the classes.

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Inconsistent policies for Ontario school-based vaccine programs, experts calling for coordinated approach

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City leaders committing heavier presence for students coming to and from school amid violence

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Delaware County pharmacist accused of distributing controlled substances in exchange for sexual favors

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Krasner, Peruto sit down with FOX 29's Jason Martinez amid race for Philadelphia District Attorney

PHILADELPHIA - After surviving a challenge in the Democratic primary, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will now face GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr. In Tuesday’s election. May’s primary was seen as a referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on promises of criminal justice reform — measures like shorter probation and parole and a curtailing of cash bail that disproportionately keeps poor defendants confined before trial — would be blamed for increasing violence.He beat challenger Carlos Vega, who billed himself as a third option between traditional law-and-order prosecutions and reform.Critics have placed the blame on Krasner and other progressive prosecutors for the increase in gun crimes.

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Philadelphia officer released from hospital after shooting that left hammer-wielding suspect dead

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police officer has been released from the hospital following a shooting last week that also left a hammer-wielding suspect dead. The incident occurred on October 26th when police responded to the 5700 block of Overbrook Avenue for a report of a person with a weapon inside the basement of a home when they were confronted by a man who was armed with a hammer and pickaxe. During the standoff with the suspect and a subsequent altercation with the suspect, police had to pull both their tasers and their actual handguns. At some point, while trying to apprehend the suspect, a 35-year-old officer, Julian Jones, was shot in the leg. He was said to be conscious at the time of the shooting and was listed in stable

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Philadelphia 76ers reveal newest uniform paying homage to the Philadelphia Spectrum

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled Monday the team’s newest NBA City Edition uniform for the 2021-22 season.The uniform pays homage to the iconic Philadelphia Spectrum, "America's Showplace,", which served as the Philadelphia 76ers' home arena from 1967-1996. "The Spectrum holds a very special place in our franchise lore, having served as the 76ers’ home arena for nearly three decades," Philadelphia 76ers President of Business Operations, Chris Heck, said. "The memories made at America’s Showplace, including the historic 1982-83 championship season, are priceless, and will be relived through the 2021-22 Nike NBA City Edition uniform.

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Philadelphia city officials to meet over student, school safety

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COVID-19 outbreak forces closure of Wilberforce Public School in Lucan, Ont.

COVID-19 outbreak at the school, Wilberforce Public School is closed to in-person learning as of Nov. 1, the Thames Valley District School Board said.The board said families will be contacted with information for virtual learning and the Lucan, Ont., school is expected to reopen on Nov.

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2 children hospitalized after accident involving 2 cars in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Two children are in the hospital after a 2-vehicle car accident in South Philadelphia.It happened just after 10 p.m.

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1 dead after North Philadelphia triple shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a triple shooting in North Philadelphia that has left one person dead. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. near 15th and Parrish Streets.Police say that one of the victims was in a car that crashed near the scene.

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Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown

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Ground and pound: Eagles RBs score 4 TDs in 44-6 win over Detroit Lions

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Dr. Ala Stanford withdraws candidacy for Philadelphia Health Commissioner

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Free falling Eagles hope to find lift against winless Lions

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Lad dresses up as Covid-19 for school Halloween party a year after going as Trump

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Bensalem High School teacher's aide accused of having 'inappropriate relationships' with students, police say

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Philadelphia transit workers union reaches 2-year deal with SEPTA to avoid strike

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Storm system brings heavy rain, winds and flood threat to Mid-Atlantic

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Abington High School changing rules for some students attending football games

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Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event

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Philadelphia reaches settlement with Walter Wallace family

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School District of Philadelphia announces program to keep students safer to and from school

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COVID-19: New Brunswickers 65+, school personnel eligible to book 3rd vaccine dose starting week of Nov. 1

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Philadelphia public schools to remain open if SEPTA workers strike

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Mona Rodriguez death: Long Beach school cop who shot young mom charged with murder

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Hamilton’s public school board sets December date to update mandatory vaccine policy for staff

approved a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination procedure for all staff with warnings of “limiting access” to those who did not adhere to requirements by a set deadline.The HWDSB also informed staff in a Sept. 14 internal letter that the “earliest” deadline for the policy could come into effect Nov.

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No weapons found after parents report armed students at Upper Darby High School, officials say

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Washington Township High School ordered to shelter in place after receiving threat

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Washington Township High School on Thursday was ordered to shelter-in-place as authorities investigated an anonymous threat made against the school.The Gloucester County Township Police Department said detectives are investigating and tracing the phone number that called in the threat. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA large police presence was dispatched to the school campus. No information has been shared about the nature of the threat. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Lorde says the pandemic has made her question taking a “step back from social media”

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