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    Fatal Motorcycle and Car Crash in Northeast Philly

    Police investigating incident at busy intersection that left one person dead

    Shooting at Unauthorized Hookah Lounge Near Temple University Injures 2

    Police say the pop-up lounge had drawn prior complaints and was not approved by the city.

    Man Critically Injured in Northeast Philadelphia Crash

    Police say a 58-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at the intersection of Cottman and Castor Avenues.

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