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(File photo: Philadelphia firefighters and police respond at the scene of the building collapse on June 5th that killed six people. Credit: Jordan McLaughlin)

As City Council Probes Deadly Building Collapse, Official Says City Can’t Be Held Liable

City solicitor Shelley Smith notes that the city government is immune from financial liability in accidents except for certain narrow exceptions, which don’t apply in this tragedy.

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Car Carrier Crashes Into Low Clearance Bridge In Whitemarsh

Flourtown Road remains closed at the accident site and local detours are in place.

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Man Shot By Police In Carney’s Point After Car Stop

Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Carneys Point, Salem County following a police car stop involving a stolen car.

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Source: Federal Funds Might Be Made Available For Philadelphia Schools

It may be a longshot, but KYW Newsradio has learned that talks are underway in an effort to shake loose some major federal dollars for Philadelphia schools.

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Breast Cancer Causing Gene Mutation Also Linked To Mesothelioma

Angelina Jolie put a public face to the fact that a gene mutation can cause breast cancer, but gene mutations can cause other cancers, too.

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Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Unveil Liquor Reform Proposal

The proposal from Bucks County Republican Chuck McIlhinney is different than the House version in major ways.

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Judge Imposes Maximum Sentence On Man For Violent Robbery Of Elderly Woman

Calling it a crime against humanity, a Philadelphia judge has imposed the maximum penalty on a 30-year-old purse snatcher, who targeted and destroyed the life of a 93-year-old woman.

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