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Five Pa. cities land in Top 25 in particle pollution in American Lung Association report

Five Pennsylvania cities and metro areas across the state rank among the Top 25 in the country in terms of year-round particle pollution, according to a new report from the American Lung Association. – MORE

Petition calls for Kate Smith statue to permanently move to Wildwood

A online petition to move the statue of Kate Smith to Wildwood has been been created by an American Legion post in the shore town. Organizers would like to see the statute permanently permanently located on the Wildwood Boardwalk. – MORE

Lyft adds Philly, Atlantic City to program offering discounted rides to grocery stores

Lyft will soon offer a helping hand to Philadelphia and Atlantic City residents dealing with limited access to fresh food options because of where they live. – MORE

Angry fan at Phillies-Mets game pulled his pants down, threatened family

The night the Mets beat the Phillies, 9-0, earlier this week, a fan at Citi Field allegedly threatened a family, then pulled his own pants down, when he asked a man if he could borrow his cell phone, according to the New York Daily News. – MORE

Comcast reportedly considering selling Hulu stake, launching global news channel

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said Thursday that the Philadelphia-based media conglomerate is considering launching a news channel, drawing from NBC News and recently-purchased Sky News. Another report stated Comcast is considering sell its 30 percent ownership in streaming service Hulu. – MORE

Eagles’ Jason Kelce gives FOX29 weather report on dreary Friday

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce helped FOX29’s Sue Serio deliver this weekend’s weather forecast on Friday. – MORE

Autographed scoresheet from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game in Hershey up for auction

The home team scoresheet from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which he played as as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors, is up for auction. – MORE

Severe weather, isolated tornadoes possible in South Jersey, Philly area Friday evening

The National Weather Service issued a statement in advance of expected severe weather Friday evening, forecasting “severe” storms, “damaging” winds, and even isolated tornadoes. – MORE

Port Richmond cockfighting ring busted, nearly two dozen people arrested

Philadelphia police raided a home in Port Richmond Friday night, arresting nearly two dozen people in connection with a cockfighting ring in Port Richmond. – MORE

Photos: Philly’s mysterious Furnace Party

The mysterious Furnace Party on Saturday drew hundreds of people from all over the Philadelphia region to a vacant lot at 27th Street and Girard Avenue. Some drinking a special “Do Attend” beer. Others were prepared to grill out and listen to tunes on a sunny, breezy day. – MORE