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Philadelphia Health Department Inspection Planned Wednesday In Lawncrest Neighborhood Infested With Rats

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia Health Department is planning another inspection of the city's Lawncrest neighborhood on Wednesday after reports of rats running rampant. The health department told Eyewitness News the city rebaited the neighborhood on Tuesday.

'It Gave Me The Critters': Lawncrest Residents Fearful, Frustrated With Rats Running Rampant

Officials say residents have reported seeing an improvement.

The rodents were spotted in large numbers on Howland Street last week.

The city responded over the weekend with bait boxes.

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