Philadelphia Police are now investigating after a man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia. The shooting took place on the 2700 block of North 22nd Street at around 5:40 pm. Police say that the 29-year-old man was riding his scooter when he was shot 7 times. The victim's name has not yet been released, and police are still searching for the suspect or suspects responsible.

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The Philadelphia area was overcome by a swarm of insects this evening. Citizens took to Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit to report the unusual amount of flying bugs in their neighborhoods. Reports came from South Philly, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Center City, Old City, Montgomery County, Bucks County, South Jersey and more. They were described as gnats or maybe flying ants. Flying ants...

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September 9/10 Playlist - Michael Tearson's ATTIC - The Literature Hour

1) "Nice Nice Very Nice" by Ambrosia
2) "Sirens of Titan" by Al Stewart
3) "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Leon Russell
4) "Space Odyssey" by Byrds
5) "Tales of Brave Ulysses" by Cream
6) "Calypso" by Susanne Vega
7) "Catcher in the Rye" by Sammy Walker
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September 9/10 - Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment

1) "Don't Get Caught" by Procol Harum
2) "Homburg" by Procol Harum
3) "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix Experience (Winterland 10/1968)
4) "Like a Rolling Stone" by Jimi Hendrix Experience (Winterland 10/1968)
5) "Flying" by Faces (BBC)
6) "Dreams" by Allman Brothers Band (Ludlow Garage,...

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Philadelphia Police have identified the teenage suspect arrested for shooting a 38-year-old father of two in an attempted car-jacking in the city's Spring Garden section last week. 16-year-old Marvin Roberts is being charged as an adult with Murder, Robbery, Carjacking, Criminal Conspiracy, Possession of an Instrument of a Crime, Reckless Endangerment of Another Person, and Numerous...

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Philadelphia Police are now investigating after a man was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver in the Tacony section of Philadelphia. The incident took place at around 4 pm Sunday at the intersection of Torresdale and Magee Street. The driver hit and killed the 73-year-old victim and then smashed into several parked cars. Police are continuing the investigation

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Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos will have emergency open heart surgery after an aortic aneurysm was discovered during a physical following his recent trade to the New Orleans Saints. Saints team doctor Dr. John Amoss found the pre-existing condition while performing a team physical on the 37-year-old Dorenbos. Saints head coach Sean Payton said that the doctor...

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The yearlong celebration of the 100th birthday/anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway called Parkway 100 kicks off with the 'We Are Connected Festival' on Friday, September 8th from 4 pm to 10 pm. The cultural district 'open house' will feature over 100 family-friendly activities both inside and outside of the various cultural...

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Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly robbery that took place in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia. The incident happened on the 1500 block of Melon Street at around 8:05 pm. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the face. He was shot in front of his 2-year-old daughter. The victim was rushed to Hahnemann University Hospital where he later passed away. Police say that...

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The 4th Annual Yo South Philly Phestival is back this Sunday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year it will be held at a new location in the Saint Richard's School Yard at 1826 Pollock Street. The stage will be feature 10+ musical acts ranging from rock, r&b, pop, oldies, and more. As always, there will be fabulous food available from some of South Philly's finest and vendor booths...

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