Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police arrested 48-year-old Luke Bell on Wednesday for allegedly fatally shooting his 80-year-old mother in West Oak Lane—she was found dead near Tulpehocken and Rodney streets shortly after 7 a.m., and prosecutors charged him with murder and related gun offenses.
Police said a woman was fatally shot outside a 7-Eleven on 12th and Chestnut streets just before 6 p.m. on Friday—an argument with a homeless man sparked the incident—and one person is in custody.
New Jersey police arrested 13 people in a car theft ring linked to the fatal shooting of Philadelphia officer Richard Mendez—he was killed during a break-in at Philadelphia International Airport parking garage.
Philadelphia’s public transit agency SEPTA said yesterday it will restore services cut after a judge ordered it to reverse reductions—restorations could take 10 days as it faces a $200 million shortfall.
The agency has not yet decided if it will appeal the judge’s order or change other service plans.
Developer James Maransky is converting the 1927 Willow Street Steam Plant in Callowhill into 73 new apartments with studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units plus basement amenities—its preserved steam stacks painted matte black highlight a bold design.
After decades of neglect, the project will welcome residents next year as the building is reborn.
The Philadelphia Eagles won their season opener against the Cowboys on September 4 with Jalen Hurts showing strong discipline and leading a solid running game—though the defense struggled with its cornerback matchups.
The coaching staff will review player options to address these weaknesses as the team builds on its win.
The Phillies travel to Miami today as they need to win enough of the remaining 22 games to be five games better than the Mets to clinch the NL East title.
The team will rotate starters including Jesus Luzardo while the Marlins send Sandy Alcantara to the mound—intensifying this final series in Miami.
The defending champion Eagles beat the Cowboys 24-20 in an NFL season opener that was delayed 65 minutes by lightning.
Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns while Cowboys defender Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting—sparking a wild game that ended at 12:18 a.m.
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