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2 Rescued After Small Plane Crashes Near Del. River

June 28, 2014, 4:42 pm
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Two men were rescued after their single engine plane crashed near the Delaware River on Saturday.

The NC Air Traffic Control Tower at the New Castle County Airport reported Saturday, around 10:45 a.m. ET, that it lost contact with a small aircraft.

State Police reported that the plane was located in the Delaware River in a muddy and marshy area between Fort Delaware State Park and Fort Mott State Park, New Jersey. However, SkyForce10 flew over the scene of the crash and showed that the aircraft had landed in a marsh near the water rather than in it.

Officials say two "older men" were spotted in the water near the plane.

A Delaware State Police helicopter arrived at the scene and rescued the two men. According to state police, their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

A law enforcement source also told NBC10 that the men were covered in mud but appeared to be "okay." They walked on their own to an ambulance, according to the source.

A Pennsville Police lieutenant told NBC10 that the plane sustained some sort of power failure. The FAA is currently investigating the crash.



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Man Shot, Killed on Philly Street

June 28, 2014, 2:58 pm
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An argument turned deadly when one man pulled out a gun and killed another on a Philadelphia street Saturday afternoon.

The victim was found dead in the middle of the 4200 block of Penn Street in the city's Frankford neighborhood around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, according to police.

Family members tell NBC10 the victim is 34-year-old Robert Knight.

Authorities say Knight tried to run away from the assailant, but was unable to escape the gunfire.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.


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Catholic Church Closings Continue

June 28, 2014, 5:35 pm
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Sixteen local parishes are closing this weekend as part of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's restructuring plan.
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3-Year-Old Girl Killed in Accident at Rita's Water Ice

June 28, 2014, 6:43 pm
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A 3-year-old girl is dead after an accident occurred at a Rita's Water Ice Saturday afternoon.

A security gate detached and came crashing down on the child shortly after 4 p.m. when she was standing outside a Rita's location at 2829 Girard Ave. in Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood, according to reports.

An ambulance rushed the victim to Hahnemann University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 5:02 p.m., according to officials.

Police say the girl was with her mother attending a fundraising event for the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority when the tragedy occurred.

Neighbors tell NBC10 issues with the gate's ability to lock to the frame have been apparent for some time.

Officials with Philadelphia's Licenses and Inspections arrived on the scene shortly after the deadly accident and shut down the Rita's. An investigation is underway.

Maintenance, care and inspections of roll down security gates are the responsibility of the property owner, according to City of Philadelphia property codes.

Property records list P&G Development as the owner. Attempts to reach P&G were unsuccessful.

L&I officials say they inspect these gates if they receive a complaint of an apparent defect.

There are no open violations and there is no violation history related to the gate, according to L&I.

The Associated Press is reporting Rita's Italian Ice, the shop's parent company, has released a statement about the crash.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the child's family," said Linda Duke, Rita's spokeswoman. "Due to the current investigation we really cannot comment about the unfortunate incident."

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Armed Robbers Storm Convenience Store: Police

June 28, 2014, 4:18 pm
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Police are searching for two suspects who stormed a convenience store and brandished handguns during a robbery last Friday.

Officials say two unknown males entered the Food Land Market at 5502 Rising Sun Ave. in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood around noon on June 20 and demanded money and cigarettes while pointing guns at a store employee.
 
The first suspect placed a handgun through an opening in a Plexiglass window, while the second suspect was able to get behind the counter by jumping onto a freezer and climbing over the glass divider.
The two suspects took $400 and 10 packs of Newport cigarettes before they fled the scene on foot. They were last seen heading north on Rising Sun Avenue.
 
Police desribe the first suspect as a black male with a dark complexion, standing 6-feet tall with a medium build. He is in his mid to late 20’s and was last seen wearing a Nike logo dark colored baseball cap, dark colored hooded sweatshirt, and dark colored pants, according to officials.
Authorities say the second suspect is a black male with a dark complexion, standing 6-feet tall with a medium build. He is in his mid to late 20’s and was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants with white vertical stripes on both legs, and black and white low converse “Chuck Taylor” style sneakers, according to reports.
 
Police warn if you see the suspects, do not approach them. Contact 911 immediately.
  
Anyone with information on the crime or the robbers' identities is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.


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Welcome America Week Kicks Off

June 28, 2014, 4:44 pm
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The Wawa Welcome America Festival began today in Center City, Philadelphia, with the help of band New Edition and Mayor Michael Nutter.

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2 Ejected in 3 Car Crash

June 28, 2014, 5:00 pm
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Two people were thrown from their vehicles during a crash that led authorities to shut down a major roadway in Montgomery County Saturday.

Three cars collided on Route 100 near County Line Road in Boyertown around 7:20 p.m., according to reports.

Authorities say one victim was flown from the scene and another was transported by ambulance to Lehigh Valley Medical Center.

The accident shut down Route 100 between Route 73, also known as East Philadelphia Avenue, and Montgomery Avenue, according to officials.

No word on the victim's conditions.

Stay with NBC10 for more on this developing story.

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Building Collapses in Camden

June 28, 2014, 6:10 pm
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Police are searching the ruins of a South Jersey house after it collapsed Saturday night.

The two-story twin home located near the intersection of Haddon and Atlantic avenues in Camden crumbled to the ground shortly after 8 p.m.

Authorities say the house was vacant, but they are searching through the building's remains to determine if anyone was inside when it collapsed.



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Atlantic City's Downfall Hurts New Jersey

June 29, 2014, 3:57 am
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Thousands are losing their jobs and the state of New Jersey is losing tax dollars as the crumbling gambling industry ravages Atlantic City's economy.

At its peak in 2006, the resort's casinos generated more than $500 million in taxes and fees for the Garden State. Eight years later, the city is suffering as increased competition keeps visitors from heading to the Shore.

Back in 2013, the Asbury Park Press took a look at what led to Atlantic City's downfall in the four part series, Going for Broke. Visit APP.Com for the full report.



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Man Stabbed by Girlfriend: Police

June 29, 2014, 4:16 am
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A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed by his girlfriend, according to police.

Investigators say the 54-year-old man was involved in some sort of domestic dispute with his girlfriend inside a home on the 900 block of South 58th Street. The woman then allegedly stabbed him in the upper left chest.

The man was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery. He is currently in critical condition.
The woman was taken into custody but has not been charged at this time.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for updates.
 



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NBC First Alert Weather: Beautiful Sunday, Hot Week Ahead

June 29, 2014, 3:44 am
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We're in for a beautiful Sunday. But the temperatures are set to rise this week.

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Man Struck by Pickup Truck in Hit-and-Run

June 29, 2014, 4:42 pm
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Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who ran over a man and then fled the scene in Lindenwold, New Jersey Saturday night.

The 57-year-old man was crossing the street on the 100 block of South White Horse Pike around 10:30 p.m.

As he was walking, police say he was struck by a pickup truck that was passing by. The vehicle then continued westbound on the White Horse Pike.

Lindenwold Police released surveillance video of the incident and posted it on their Facebook page. Warning, footage is extremely graphic.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he is currently in stable condition.

The hit-and-run vehicle is described as an older, dark-colored Ford pick-up truck, possibly an F150, with a silver tool box across the back. Police also say the vehicle should have damage to the front passenger side.

If you have any information on the hit-and-run driver, please call Lindenwold Police at 856-784-7566 or after hours at 856-784-4800.


 



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16 Philly-Area Churches Hold Their Final Mass

June 29, 2014, 3:57 am
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The mood was bittersweet for parishioners at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Swarthmore on Saturday. It was supposed to be a celebration of the church's 55 year history. More often than not however it seemed like a night of mourning.

"It's not like we're going to mass," said Bob Lynch, one of the parishioners. "It's kind of like we're going to a funeral."

Notre Dame is one of 16 local churches that will hold their final mass on Sunday before closing for good on Monday.

Last year, the Archdiocese informed the public that 46 churches in Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties would undertake a program of self-study, known as the Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative, to determine if any of the parishes should merge together.

A committee -- made up of lay persons, priests and Archdiocesan personnel -- presented Archbishop Charles Chaput with three possible recommendations for each parish: to merge, to complete additional evaluations in the future or maintain their current structure and develop a plan for long-term sustainability.

Earlier this month, the Archdiocese announced the 16 parishes that would close.

"The mergers being announced are due to a number of factors including a shift in Catholic population, a high density of parishes in a small area, as well as declines in Mass attendance, Sacramental activity, the availability of priests to staff parishes, and a review of facilities," said Archdiocese spokesman Kenneth Gavin in a released statement. "In each instance of a merger, parishioners will attend daily and Sunday Mass at the church of the newly formed parish. The church(es) of the former parish(es) will become a worship site(es). Worship sites will be utilized for weddings, funerals and feast days, as well as traditional and ethnic devotions. Sunday Mass may also be celebrated at worship sites at the discretion of the pastor and the newly formed pastoral council and depending upon the availability of clergy."

Notre Dame de Lourdes will merge with Our Lady of Peace in Milmont Park.

"It's sad for every person that I know that's still in my parish who grew up here and who stayed here because of the camaraderie and the family-like atmosphere," said Karen Finelli, while on the verge of tears. "It's very sad."

Five of the parishes set to merge, including Notre Dame de Lourdes, filed appeals against the decision. The other parishes that appealed are Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. John of the Cross, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Saint Ann.

The appeals are with Archbishop Chaput who will likely make a decision next month. Some parishioners have said they plan to take the appeal to the Vatican if its declined by Chaput. Since the parish mergers began in 2010, no appeals have ever been overturned.

Here is the full list of churches and the decisions that were made:

Notre Dame de Lourdes 99 Fairview Road, Swarthmore Delaware County Closing; Merging with Our Lady of Peace in Milmont Park
Sacred Heart  316 E. Broadway Ave, Clifton Heights Delaware County Staying Open
St. Eugene 200 S. Oak Ave., Primos Delaware County Staying Open
St. Joseph 500 Woodlawn Ave, Collingdale Delaware County Staying Open
Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1028 School St., Sharon Hill Delaware County Closing; Merging with St. George
St. George 22 E Cooke Ave, Glenolden Delaware County Staying Open
Our Lady of Perpetual Help 2130 Franklin Ave, Morton Delaware County Staying Open
Our Lady of Fatima 1 Fatima Drive, Secane Delaware County Staying Open
St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church  233 Mohawk Ave., Norwood Delaware County Staying Open
Our Lady of Peace 501 Belmont Ave., Milmont Park Delaware County Staying Open
St. Rose of Lima 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone Delaware County Staying Open
St. Madeline 105 Park St, Ridley Park Delaware County Staying Open
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 500 Wanamaker Ave., Essington Delaware County Closing; Merging with St. Gabriel 
St. Luke the Evangelist 2316 Fairhill Ave, Glenside Montgomery County Staying Open
Queen of Peace 820 North Hills Ave., Ardsley Montgomery County Staying Open
St. John of the Cross 2741 Woodland Road, Roslyn Montgomery County Closing, Merging With Queen of Peace
St. David 316 Easton Road, Willow Grove  Montgomery County Staying Open
Mother of Divine Providence 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia  Montgomery County Staying Open
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 502 Ford St., Bridgeport Montgomery County Closing, Merging With Sacred Heart
St. Augustine 464 Ford St., Bridgeport Montgomery County Closing, Merging with Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart 120 Jefferson St., Swedesburg Montgomery County Staying Open 
St. Gertrude 209 Merion Ave., West Conshohocken Montgomery County Closing; Merging with Saint Matthew
St. Mary 140 W. Hector St., Conshohocken Montgomery County Closing; Merging with Saint Matthew
St. Matthew 219 Fayette St., Conshohocken Montgomery County Staying Open
SS. Cosmas and Damian 209 W. 5th Ave., Conshohocken Montgomery County Closing; Merging with Saint Matthew
St. Charles Borromeo 1704 Bristol Pike, Bensalem Bucks County Staying Open

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton		 1200 Park Ave., Bensalem Bucks County Closing; Merging with St. Thomas Aquinas in Croydon
St. Thomas Aquinas 601 Bristol Pike, Croydon Bucks County Staying Open
Our Lady of Fatima 2913 Street Road, Bensalem Bucks County Closing, Merging with St. Charles Borromeo
St. Ann 357 Dorrance St., Bristol Bucks County Closing; Merging with St. Mark
St. Mark 1025 Radcliffe St., Bristol Bucks County Staying Open
St. Ephrem 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem Bucks County Staying Open
Immaculate Conception B.V.M. 5201 Emilie Road, Levittown Bucks County Closing; Merging with Queen of the Universe
St. Michael the Archangel 66 Levittown Parkway, Levittown Bucks County Staying Open

Our Lady of Grace		 225 Bellevue Ave., Penndel Bucks County Staying Open
Queen of the Universe 2443 Trenton Road, Levittown Bucks County Staying Open
St. Frances Cabrini 325 S Oxford Valley Road,  Fairless Hills Bucks County Staying Open
St. Joseph the Worker 9172 New Falls Road, Levittown Bucks County Closing; Merging with St. Frances Cabrini
St Charles Borromeo Parish 902 S. 20th St. Philadelphia Staying Open
St. Rita of Cascia 1166 S. Broad St. Philadelphia Staying Open
St. Gabriel 2917 Dickinson St Philadelphia Staying Open
St. Thomas Aquinas 1719 Morris St. Philadelphia Staying Open
St Edmond Parish 2130 S. 21st St. Philadelphia Closing, Merging with St. Monica
St. Monica 2422 S 17th St Philadelphia Staying Open
St. Richard 3010 S. 18th St Philadelphia Staying Open
Holy Spirit 1845 Hartranft St. Philadelphia Closing, Merging With St. Richard

After the mergers become effective, there will be 219 parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.



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Main Break Leads to Boil Water Advisory

June 29, 2014, 9:01 am
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A large water main break led to a boil water advisory and water conservation notice for two Bucks County communities.

The break occurred on a large pipe at the stream crossing behind the firehouse in the Sellersville Borough Sunday morning. The damaged pipe led to low levels in the town’s water storage tank, causing a significant loss of water pressure in the Sellersville distribution system.

Officials say a loss of positive water pressure could cause contamination to enter the distribution system. There is a chance the water may contain disease-causing organisms because of this.

Crews are currently repairing the break and expect to bring the system back to full pressure by Sunday afternoon. In the meantime, North Penn Water Authority(NPWA) customers in Sellersville and West Rockhill are advised to conserve water by only using it for essential purposes. Sellersville customers are also advised to boil their water first or to use bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation.

For more safe drinking tips, call the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Information on when the advisory and notice will be lifted can be found on the NPWA website. You can also contact them at 215-855-3617.

 



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Pakistani Educational Advocate to be Honored in Philly

June 29, 2014, 11:04 am
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After writing a best-selling memoir, winning numerous awards, surviving an assassination attempt and becoming a global voice for educational empowerment, Malala Yousafzai has already accomplished more at the age of 16 than most people will in an entire lifetime. In October, she’ll add yet another amazing achievement to her list, when she becomes the youngest person ever to receive the Liberty Medal.

The National Constitution Center announced on Sunday that the Pakistani teen will be honored during the 26th annual Liberty Medal ceremony in Philadelphia.

The Liberty Medal is awarded to men and women who “strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe.” Past recipients include Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

“It's an honor to be awarded the Liberty Medal,” Yousafzai said. “I accept this award on behalf of all the children around the world who are struggling to get an education.”

Yousafzai first gained fame at the age of 11 after writing for the BBC about life under the Taliban in her native Pakistan. Through her writings, she described her family’s struggle to gain education for young girls in her community.

Yousafzai’s outspokenness gained her plenty of supporters around the world as well as enemies. In October of 2012, she was shot in the head while returning from school on a bus in an assassination attempt by the Taliban.

Yousafzai survived the shooting and continued her educational advocacy. After the attack, Gordon Brown, the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, launched the Malala Petition which demanded that the UN recommit to Millennium Development Goal 2, which involves universal primary education for children around the world by the end of 2015.

The petition received more than three million signatures and helped Pakistan ratify the country’s Right to Education bill.

“Malala’s courageous fight for equality and liberty from tyranny is evidence that a passionate, committed leader, regardless of age, has the power to ignite a movement for reform,” said National Constitution Center Chairman Governor Jeb Bush. “Her story is truly inspirational as we continue to fight for all children to have access to a quality education here in America.  Let us all, young and old, strive to be like Malala—to challenge the status quo and to serve as catalysts for meaningful change.”

In addition to the Liberty Medal, Yousafzai was also the recipient of the 2013 United Nations Human Rights Prize as well as Pakistan’s National Youth Peace Prize. Her memoir, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, made the New York Times bestseller list. She also continues to fight for universal access to education through the Malala Fund, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls through education.

The Liberty Medal ceremony is set to take place on October 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be made available for the general public on September 23. Visit the Liberty Medal website for more information.

 



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Teen is Missing in Water at Ocean City Beach

June 29, 2014, 5:06 pm
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A water, land and air search is in progress for a teenager who went missing in the waters in Ocean City, N.J.

The 14-year-old was swimming with a small group of people near the 9th Street Beach about 7 p.m. when the group was swept out to sea by the undercurrent, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol was able to recover up to 6-8 people. But, the teen remained missing in the waters.

A U.S. Coast Guard boat is searching for the boy in the water while a helicopter searches from above. The Ocean City Fire Department is searching along the beach.

A marine unite from the New Jersey State Police is en route from Atlantic City to aid the search.

NBC10 reporter Nefertiti Jaquez is heading to the scene. Check back for details as they develop.

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Man "Whitewashes" Beloved Kurt Vile Mural

June 29, 2014, 6:59 pm
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A man armed with a paint brush roller and white paint defaced the beloved Kurt Vile mural in Fishtown yesterday. The damage to the Philly musician's mural was captured by a passerby who took to social media immediately. 

Instagrammer Najeeb Sheikh posted that as he was driving along Front Street, he saw a man buffing the mural. "Sick to my stomach," Sheikh wrote. He asked the buffer why he was painting over the mural and the man responded he was tired of it attracting graffitti.

After Philly Magazine posted a story, the alleged buffer responded in the comments section of the online post and issued an apology.

"What I did yesterday was the most stupid and selfish thing I have ever done. I think I literally had a mental breakdown and lost my mind there," the buffer wrote.

Vile privately commissioned artist and Philly native Stephen "ESPO" Powers to create a mural for his "Wakin on a Pretty Daze" album. The mural is not associated with the thousands of murals created by the Mural Arts Program. The entire Vile mural creative process was filmed and became the storyline for one of the album's music videos.

It appears the buffer is DJ Lee Mayjahs. Philly journalist Leah Kauffman talked to Mayjahs and posted the interview on Facebook, including the troubled DJ's explanation for why he buffed. Mayjahs also told Kauffman that he issued an apology to Vile and Powers.

The apology was not sincere and acceptable, according to neighbor Conrad Benner.

"People love that mural. It combines two Philly things -- Vile and Powers -- and they have done well for themselves. We take pride in it," said Benner, a Fishtown blogger and photographer.

"If he (the buffer) had a problem, he should have talked to the city or business owner. There was a better way to handle it."

Vile took to Facebook to let his fans know he is working to have the work restored and posted: "Bummer of a day yesterday. The mural that was painted for the cover of Wakin' was defaced. We're all working on plans to have it redone and updated."

 
Post by Kurt Vile.
 
Post by Leah R. Kauffman.


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Young Man Found Shot, Slumped Over Car

July 1, 2014, 1:51 am
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After a man in his 20s was found shot in the chest in West Philadelphia overnight, authorities are trying to figure out who did it and why.
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Philly Bans E-Cigarettes From Public Spaces

July 1, 2014, 1:52 am
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E-cigarettes are being treated as traditional cigarettes in Philadelphia, as they are now banned from all public spaces.

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Man Shot, Shows Up at Hospital

July 1, 2014, 1:54 am
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Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning on Germantown Avenue.
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