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“He kept his word!”
10YO Andre Howard III, who was hit in the head with debris while protecting his sister following the plane crash in NE Philly, got a very special visit at CHOP today from AJ Brown 💚🦅 @1kalwaysopen_ @FOX29philly
Credit: Andre Howard Jr./Lashawn Hamiel
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#GeorgeFloydProtests: Peaceful protest underway at City Hall.
Organizers say the crowd will kneel for a 9 minute moment of silence “for how long George Floyd was forced to suffer” @FOX29philly
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Protest remained peaceful at City Hall.
Crowd is leaving and heading to the art museum for the @BLMPhilly protest at 2. @FOX29philly
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(1/2) CAR MEETUP ARREST: 18YO Shane Thomas arrested at his parents’ MontCo home today by @PhillyPolice, w/ asst from Plymouth Twp PD. Police say he threw a cone at a police vehicle during 9/21-9/22 meetups that spiraled into chaos. He’s facing several felony charges @FOX29philly
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When #Philly gets called out on national TV... in less than 24 hours, there’s a t-shirt (in @alwayssunny text, of course)
#BadThingsHappenInPhilly
@RushOrderTees @FOX29philly
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UPDATE on this viral thread—@PhillyPolice SVU tell me they went out to investigate property and they were determined to be sprinklers. No hidden cameras. @FOX29philly
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Police departments from across NJ heading over the bridge to Philadelphia to escort Officer Robert Shisler from the hospital to the Medical Examiner’s Office at @PhillyPolice HQ @FOX29philly
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DEVELOPING: The family of 73YO James Lambert Jr, beaten to death w/ a traffic cone in June, says they were horrified to find out an org posted bail ($75k) for one of the 14YO’s charged w/ murder. They were NEVER told & made calls after seeing Jones in N Philly @FOX29philly
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“It’s a slap in the face on top of everything else.”
Milan Loncar’s family devastated to find out the man charged w/ his murder was released on reduced bail 2 wks ago for TWO cases & charges that incl: kidnapping for ransom & aggravated assault (per court records) @FOX29philly
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Crowd chanting “no justice, no peace” #GeorgeFloydProtests @FOX29philly
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Broad St near City Hall currently ⬇️ @FOX29philly #RingTheBell
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Spotted in Garnet Valley 👀 We sure don’t waste any time around here. #BryceHarper #harperishere #Phillies @FOX29philly
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NEW VIDEO: Surveillance video obtained by @FOX29philly captured the moment a tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline crashed on an exit ramp under I-95 in Philadelphia and burst into flames.
Story: fox29.com/news/i-95-collapse…
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TWO WEEKS since little Dulce Maria Alavez went missing. Police believe the 5YO girl was abducted from Bridgeton City Park. Please continue to share to help bring this sweet girl—a daughter, sister, cousin, friend—back home to her family 🙏🏼💔 @FOX29philly
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SENSELESS KILLING: A well-known musician, beloved bartender, son & brother—loved ones of 49YO Roger Segal are devastated. He was stabbed to death outside the Wawa on S. Columbus Blvd after working a double shift at the Woolly Mammoth @FOX29philly
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#RedOctober looks a little different this year, but we’re just as excited 🤩
Go Phils!!!
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Hard to not get emotional watching this. Procession for Deputy Chief Cohen, killed on I-270 last night while trying to help an FBI Special Agent involved in a crash. Escort traveled from Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore to funeral home in #Rockville.
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The uniform of former Chief Corey Comperatore on display outside of Buffalo Twp. VFC tonight—along with black bunting & their flag at half-staff.
Their current Chief went & purchased a brand new flag around midnight for Corey, I’m told. @FOX29philly
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We’ve been outside the hospital for an hr & watched 3 gunshot victims arrive (unrelated to shooting we’re covering). We then heard the screams from a family outside when they got bad news. It’s absolutely gut-wrenching. Families experience this DAILY. It has to stop @FOX29philly
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JUST IN: A @PhillyPolice officer that was wounded in a shooting in Fairhill on Friday night was released from Temple Hospital @FOX29philly
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“Lots open at 9:25 AM” but apparently that’s a little too late for some @Eagles fans 🎉 Cars are already lining up to get into the Jetro lot to tailgate.
🎵All we want for Christmas🎶 is the Birds to crush the Cowboys! #FlyEaglesFly 🦅
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CARJACKINGS IN PHILLY: @PhillyPolice Major Crimes investigators tell me last night *alone*—there were EIGHT carjackings. Total # this year is 660, an at least 80% increase from 2020 total. MAJORITY of offenders are juveniles & repeat offenders, police say @FOX29philly
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RIP QUAMIR MITCHELL: This 16-year-old West Philly HS senior was shot and killed last night near Deritis Playground—two weeks before graduation 💔 His HS and former basketball coaches are devastated—they tell me he was talented & had a bright future. @FOX29philly at 10
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JUST IN: After an incredibly emotional hearing, a judge sentenced Latif Williams—now 19-years-old—to 25-50 years in prison for the murder of @TempleUniv student Sam Collington, and for a carjacking of a 70YO man 10 days prior @FOX29philly
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Turns out waiting a year + 6 days (who’s counting) for THIS day was worth absolutely every second 🤍 8.27.21 ✨
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No one:
Absolutely no one:
@Eagles fans at 7 AM outside the Linc (when the game is at 4:40 PM):
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Yesterday we went to Havertown, @JasonKelce’s unofficial hometown, to talk about his potential retirement.
We met superfan Danielle Bonham who served him at the Broomall @McDonalds drive-thru a few times over the past year.
Well…look who stopped in this morning! @FOX29philly
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Broad Street > anywhere else #FlyEaglesFly @FOX29philly
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HAPPENING NOW: Vigil for 25YO Milan Loncar. @PhillyPolice say he was shot & killed here—31st & Jefferson streets—on Weds night, while walking his dog, during an apparent robbery. His family & gf are devastated—they believe this was completely random, senseless attack @FOX29philly
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ALCOHOL CURBSIDE PICK-UP: Starting tomorrow, @PAWineSpirits will allow you to call to order your alcohol & pick it up. They will take orders 9AM-1PM or until they reach the max they can fulfill, Mon-Sat. One order per caller, per store, per day & 6 bottles max @FOX29philly
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CARJACKER SHOT: @PhillyPolice say a 69YO man was unloading groceries from his car & was approached by a 24YO man & held at gunpoint. The 69YO was able to get ahold of carjacker’s gun & shot him—he’s at the hospital in stable condition. Gun is on the front seat @FOX29philly
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BACK IN SERVICE: After nearly 11 yrs, @PhillyFireDept Engine 14 reopened in Frankford this AM—along w/ Engine 1 in S Philly, Engine 8 in Old City, & Engine 39 in Roxborough. $16.6 million federal grant + additional city funds made the unprecedented move possible @FOX29philly
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STILL MISSING: @PhillyPolice are still looking for 2-year-old King Hill, last seen at 31st & Page Streets.
Worried & heartbroken family members sent me these pictures of him.
IF YOU HAVE INFO: Contact Special Victims at 215-685-3257 or 911 @FOX29philly
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Welcome to South Philadelphia at 7 AM on #NewYearsDay @FOX29philly
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Here’s a clip of Independent Animal Care Services taking this adorable German Shepherd inside after he was left in frigid temps for more than a half hour, without adequate shelter, in Camden. That’s illegal in NJ. Live report on @FOX29philly at 5.
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THEY’RE IN! Cacia’s Bakery opened their doors a little early to let some of their first customers come in to drop-off their turkeys 🦃 @FOX29philly
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.@NAACP_ODU pres: "Even the person that made that video, we love them as well, because they need it, obviously." via.wtkr.com/wGvfy
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B E Y O N D excited & grateful to announce that I am officially back in the place that’s always been home, the best city in the 🌎, reporting for @fox29philly - where I interned during my @penn_state days. It feels gooood to be back! #PhillyPhilly
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“I don’t know why they’re doing it to us.”
11YO Payton is recovering at home w/ graze wounds after she was hit w/ a stray bullet when someone fired 28 shots in W Philly last night, per @PhillyPolice. She was walking w/ mom, who had just gotten off work, & siblings @FOX29philly
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That’s a wrap! Had a blast anchoring @FOX29philly #Fox29GoodDay show for the first time! Feel better @BillAFox29. #HappyEaster!
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Doors are officially open! People running to spots for @marcorubio rally via.wtkr.com/cLMNa #WTKRpolitics
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One week later, this is the view ❤️
The largest protest YET in Philly yesterday since the death of #GeorgeFloyd—& everyone went home PEACEFULLY. Their voices were NOT overshadowed by people wanting to cause destruction & violence.
We’ll be sharing them all AM on @FOX29philly
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HAPPENING NOW: @PhillyPolice Officer Giovanni Maysonet is leaving Presbyterian Hospital, where he was recovering since 2/8, after he was shot in the line of duty during a vehicle investigation on N 60th St. @PPDCommish, officers lined up to send him home @FOX29philly
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I wasn’t kidding. #Eagles tailgating well underway. Wait until the end... best tailgating “truck” of the day so far 🙌🏼🚨 @FOX29philly
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(2/2) Investigators say he was seen on video from that night—provided to @FOX29philly below—in a banana suit throwing the cone. Investigators say they confiscated the banana suit this morning during his arrest.
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Not even 24 hours after an 11-month-old boy was shot 4 times in a car, a 2-year-old girl was killed in a shooting in Kensington.
What. is. going. on. We need to do better. fox29.com/news/police-2-year…
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UPDATE on dog @KeeleyFox29 found outside in freezing temps on Chestnut St. in Camden. Animal control officers just took the dog into their care and are issuing the owner a summons. Dog is headed to Camden Co. Animal Shelter.
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.@Eagles fans Sunday vs. today 😂
Thank you, Hakim Laws for not only the most entertaining day of work... but also reminding us why this city—and its fans—truly are THE BEST. Now, onto the next one 🦅💚 @FOX29philly
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#BREAKING: @USMarshalsHQ now offering additional $5,000 cash reward for information leading directly to arrest of 16YO Dayron Burney-Thorn, wanted for murder in shooting outside Roxborough HS @FOX29philly
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This video is being shared across Ridley Twp. A #Delco dad posted it to Facebook after he says the driver of that gold sedan approached his daughter & tried to lure her into a car— & he says it’s not the first time. His post was shared 1,200+ times. @FOX29philly at 10&11
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#BREAKING: @MWAAPoliceChief just released three new pictures regarding @Reagan_Airport #AmberAlert. Pic on left shows male/female suspects arriving at airport. Middle pic shows 12YO & female suspect walking through baggage. Pic on right shows the vehicle police are looking for.
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No “#UnlikeAgholor” tonight.
We are ALL feeling like Hakim Laws right now. BIRDS WIN BABY! Hear from him in minutes on @FOX29philly
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#BREAKING: @PhillyPolice confirm 7YO Zamar Jones, shot while simply standing outside his home on N Simpson St, died at 1 PM today.
Another innocent child lost his life to senseless gun violence.
@DA_LarryKrasner charged 27YO Christopher Linder for the shooting.
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KOBE TRIBUTE: Larry’s Steaks on 54th Street in Wynnefield just added a memorial to “Kobe’s Corner” inside the restaurant. They are allowing people to come light candles all day in honor of #KobeandGianna.
@FOX29philly coverage starts at 1 PM: bit.ly/2Wq0ggW
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(1/2) “I got shot, I got shot.”
Family member of 40YO Sallieu Sesay gave @FOX29philly this video showing the moments after the father of 5 & tow truck driver was shot 3 times around 11 PM last night on S 72nd St. @PhillyPolice say he’s in serious condition at the hospital.
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VIOLENT NIGHT: Since just before midnight, @PhillyPolice say at least 11 people were shot, 1 killed.
6 of 11 victims were shot on N Broad St near Lycoming St—police say a group jumped out of a car in ski masks & started firing at the group standing on the sidewalk @FOX29philly
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HAPPENING NOW: @JoeBiden motorcade arriving at the Chase Center in Wilmington @FOX29philly
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CHANGES AT @Wawa:
-You will NO longer be able to get your own cup of coffee—employees will do that for you (cream/milk as well)!
-Employees will also have to get bakery items for you
-They will close from 2-3 AM every morning for a deep clean/restocking @FOX29philly
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A sophomore and she WON! Too cool.
Sophomore Claire Sliney has been nominated for an Oscar in the documentary-short-films category for “Period. End of Sentence.” She is the film’s co-executive producer. It “feels like an out-of-body experience,” says Sliney. bit.ly/2EqvWcl
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SENIOR HOUR: Starting tomorrow—@DollarGeneral is asking that their first hour of opening is dedicated to shopping for senior customers only.
They are asking other customers to shop later in the AM @FOX29philly
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Met the legend today. Do I have the “#UNLIKEAGHOLOR” face down yet??
He will be selling his “catching babies” shirt at @ChickiesnPetes in S Philly tn—proceeds will go to families impacted in Monday’s fire. Hoping @nelsonagholor can get back in his good graces 😬 #FlyEaglesFly
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.@LaurenDawnFox29 I am so lucky to have coworkers like you ❤️
CONGRATULATIONS: Look who just got some new hardware 💍and a husband, all after a stroll in this crazy heat! 👏🏽 And check out @KellyRuleTV’s arms! 💪🏽 Great decision Kyle! ❤️
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NEW VIDEO shows disturbing, violent gun battle at W 10th St & Parker St in Chester just after 8 A-M, blocks away from Chester HS. Less than 24 hrs before, 2 teens (15YO&17YO)-allegedly Chester HS students-were shot blocks away from the school at dismissal time. @FOX29philly
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REMEMBER IVAN? One year ago today, at just 16-years-old, Ivan was shot in the head shortly after leaving Abraham Lincoln HS.
Today, he’s back to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to thank all of the staff that helped save his life @FOX29philly
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9 months at @FOX29philly and this woman still refuses to miss my reporting // has to send post live shot texts, even at 7 on a Sunday ❤️ #MomsAreTheBest
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When you choose to smash a car window & steal, you don’t know who you’re stealing from. Whoever broke into Tiernan McHugh’s car, & others on Lancaster Ave Monday, stole the few items she has left from her dad, who died in December. WHY. @RadnorPD investigating. @FOX29philly @ 10
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15YO MURDERED: Darius Winters was among 7 victims shot & killed in 24 hrs Mon in #Philly. Police now believe this was a case of mistaken identity. Darius’ family is certain of that—they tell me the teen was kind, funny, a sophomore at Roxborough HS & loved art. @FOX29philly at 6
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Still can’t believe I’m a puppy mom on this #NationalPetDay 🐶💖 This energetic ball of fluff is almost 13 weeks old and he’s growing SO much! Will I be walking him or will he be walking me in a few months? Stay tuned... 😬 @FOX29philly
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“MOBILE MINIS”: For a $40 donation, @PegasusPhilly mini horses will VISIT YOUR HOME!
They provide therapeutic horseback riding programs to children of first responders (below) & those w/ disabilities—but had to close for now due to #COVID19. This was their solution❤️@FOX29philly
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#BREAKING-CAPTURED: 18YO Ameen Hurst is now IN CUSTODY, 10 days after escaping Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center through a hole in the fence, @USMS_Philly confirms. Hurst is accused of 4 murders, @PhillyPolice say. He was captured in SW Philadelphia @FOX29philly
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SWEET REUNION: @phillybullyteam says this family lost their dog Gucci 3 YEARS AGO during a move from GA to TN.
They found out a shelter in NY scooped her up—& spent every day looking for her online since. Today, outside @pennvet, they finally reunited ❤️
Thread ⬇️ @FOX29philly
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THEY DID IT!!!! Oskar Lindblom had his first game back after cancer treatment 🙏🏼 and #Flyers WIN! 🧡🖤
#AnytimeAnywhere
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INNOCENT BYSTANDER KILLED: Family members gave us this picture of 65YO Jeffrey Carter, who was simply DRIVING when @PhillyPolice say he was shot & killed Mon afternoon outside Abraham Lincoln HS in Mayfair. A 16YO was critically wounded @FOX29philly fox29.com/news/man-killed-te…
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DRIVER IDENTIFIED: Family members say the driver of the tanker truck that caught fire Sunday morning was Nathaniel Moody—“a husband, father, and experienced driver for 10+ years.” They tell me he was transporting fuel for a company in Pennsauken, NJ @FOX29philly
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#BREAKING—@USMS_Philly says 17YO Shane Pryor is IN CUSTODY. He was taken into custody getting off the bus near 3rd and Roosevelt Blvd. Details to come @FOX29philly
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Cherry Hill Public Schools could be the FIRST in NJ to make an African American history course a requirement to graduate.
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Meloche says they started the convo with the board of ed for the 2021-2022 school year. Details @FOX29philly at 5&6
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DAY 7: 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez is still missing. Balloons, candles, & teddy bear gathered at Bridgeton City Park this AM after last night’s vigil to pray for her safe return @FOX29philly #FindDulce
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We’ve told you about #CodeBlue shelters... but what about a “Code Blue Screening?” The owner of non-profit South Street Cinema is pulling another all-nighter to provide movies & free popcorn for people who have nowhere to go in this bitter cold. Story at @FOX29philly at 10
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Hard to believe this was taken today! The one perk of an early alarm: capturing the cotton candy sunrise before the rain ☔️ @FOX29philly
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“BeAr WiTh uS” as we bring you the latest updates 🐻
BEAR SIGHTINGS EVERYWHERE! Bears have been spotted traversing neighborhoods in PA's Delaware County and now they've been seen in Camden County, too. @AlexHolleyFOX29 & @MikeFOX29 are back on Bear Watch, next!
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TOO CUTE: #Coronavirus can’t stop 6YO Grace Roach from (safely) enjoying her birthday 🎉
@HeartHavertown families are doing “birthday trains” for kindergartners that can’t celebrate in school with classmates because of the #pandemic ❤️❤️ @FOX29philly
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Corporal McCloskey raising the flag outside his new home @HomesForOurTrps. He says the new place is going to “make me feel like myself again.”
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LISTEN: Video obtained by @FOX29philly captures the audio of nearly 100 SHOTS fired near Shepard Recreation Center in West Philly that wounded 5 people and sent dozens of others running for cover.
LATEST: fox29.com/news/5-injured-aft…
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.@DA_LarryKrasner office says “this is an issue the Commonwealth plans to address at the next hearing on Monday.”
Lambert Jr.’s niece wants bail revoked.
“We’re living in fear right now.”
We’re awaiting response from Movement Alliance Project @FOX29philly
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Can’t even get mad at Mother Nature, she’s probably all sorts of confused.
5 days into spring and we’re finally seeing (wet) snow 😖 @FOX29philly
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Costumes on ✔️
Makeup on ✔️
Rehearsals underway ✔️
Golden sunrise will kick off the #mummersparade and the fancies division at 9 AM! @FOX29philly
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THAT’S !!! OUR !!! MV3!!!!
Hey Citizens Bank Park, can you hear us over here???? #RingTheBell @FOX29philly
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