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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia police said a Peter Pan bus fatally struck a 40-year-old person in a wheelchair who was panhandling on the 2900 block of Market Street near 30th Street Station on Thursday morning at 9:44 a.m.—the bus driver remained at the scene and no riders were injured. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia police announced an arrest following the July 7 Grays Ferry mass shooting that killed three and wounded 10—investigators said a random shot spurred a burst of gunfire that led to the arrest of 22-year-old Tyrell Frazier on charges including homicide, attempted murder, and aggravated assault. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia locals have a busy weekend ahead with sports events like the Eagles’ preseason open practice at Lincoln Financial Field, comedy shows by Nate Bargatze and Godfrey, and a robust lineup of music performances and festivals at venues in Philadelphia and nearby areas — all offering diverse family-friendly and cultural activities across Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Each event promises a unique experience with options ranging from art exhibits and themed food festivals to outdoor adventures and live performances. WHYY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers passed a bill to ban firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals that have polluted water and raised serious health risks, with manufacture ending on July 1 and use stopping a year later. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Bucks, now awaits a Senate vote—supporting both residents and firefighters who have long warned about these forever chemicals. WHYY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ TierView Development has proposed a project with 81 workforce housing units and 2,700 square feet of commercial space on a half-acre parcel near Lovett Memorial Library on Germantown Ave in East Mount Airy, pending zoning approval and bonuses for added density. The four-story building will remove three heritage trees and more to make room for development, and residents worry about increased traffic and public safety—a second review is scheduled before a final decision is made—. WHYY
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