The body of the 11 year old Folcroft boy who went missing Monday was recovered in Darby Creek. Laquan Lattimore's death was determined to be an accidental drowning by the Medical Examiner. Foul play is not suspected, although his bicycle and backpack he was wearing were not recovered.

Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who assaulted a woman...

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Amoroso's Baking Company is closing its Philadelphia bakery starting in October, and moving to Bellmawr, New Jersey. About 200 people are being laid off, but they’re able to apply for new jobs at the facility in Camden County. Amoroso's and Ginsburg Bakery of Atlantic City are opening a new joint facility in Bellmawr, taking advantage of New Jersey tax credits.

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Dr. Dre has announced that he will be donating all of his artist royalties from his new album Compton to charity. The money will got towards funding a performing arts facility in Compton. Dre reached out to Compton Mayor Aja Brown who already had plans for the entertainment complex. Dre said. "I've been really trying to do something special for Compton and just couldn't quite figure...

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Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman announced charges today against Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane. The charges come after a lengthly investigation by the Montgomery County District Attorney's office after a grand jury recommended charges against the state's top prosecutor back in January. Kane is charged with obstruction of administration of law, official...

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Road closures and massive security surrounding the visit of Pope Francis in September will force many to change their plans for that weekend. The Secret Service has informed couples who had weddings and reception plans in the city that they would have to cancel and reschedule. Businesses will have to close with the shutdown of the Ben Franklin Bridge and major arteries around the city.

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The Ben Franklin Bridge and other major roadways throughout the city will be closed the weekend of the papal visit in September, Mayor Michael Nutter and state officials announced during a press conference on Wednesday.

• I-76 eastbound from I-476 to I-95 and I-76 westbound from I-95 to U.S. Route 1 (Roosevelt Extension)
• I-676 in both directions from I-76 to...

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The Grateful Dead may have played their final shows under that name but that doesn't mean the members have hung up their instruments. It was announced today that John Mayer will join Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart this Halloween at Madison Square Garden as Dead & Company. Rounding out the band will be Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge and Ratdog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti....

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and city officials announced major traffic plans and road closures today for the Papal visit in September. Pope Francis will be in town Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th, and 1.5 million people are expected to be visiting for his appearances during the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of everyone they have set up a "traffic box" around...

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Police in Folcroft, Pennsylvania are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing boy. The FBI has now joined in the search for 11-year-old Laquan Lattimore. Lattimore was last seen Monday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to call Folcroft Police at 610-522-1300 or 911.

Jimmy Rollins came back to Philadelphia last night with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The...

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Philadelphia is one of many cities across America that celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday. Folks across the nation and throughout Philadelphia gathered to celebrate National Night Out, the goal of which is to bring police departments and their local communities together. National Night Out is an annual event that occurs the first Tuesday in August.

Officials in a local...

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