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thehindu.comPhiladelphia Health Officials Recommend HIV and Hepatitis Tests for Dental Clinic Patients
City health officials identified Smiles at Rittenhouse Square as the site of unsanitary practices between April 2025 and May 2026. Patients seen during that period are advised to seek testing for HIV and hepatitis.
nypost.comPhiladelphia Police Officer Saves Choking Toddler at FDR Park
Philadelphia Police Sgt. Thomas Cain responded to a March incident at FDR Park where a toddler began choking on a chip. Body camera footage shows Cain performing back slaps and CPR until the child resumed breathing.
FortuneProgressive candidate wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia congressional seat by 15 points
A state representative won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. House seat in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The candidate finished 15 points ahead of the nearest rival despite endorsements for other candidates from the mayor, city party, and several House members.
foxbusiness.comPhiladelphia Voters Approve City-Run Retirement Savings Program
Philadelphia voters approved a city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans. The measure creates the first such municipal program in the city.
jta.orgPhiladelphia Traditional Foods Highlighted in CBS News Segment
CBS News correspondent Susan Spencer visited Philadelphia to profile three longstanding local food items. The report covered preparation methods, historical context, and local opinions on cheesesteaks, pretzels, and hoagies.
winnipegfreepress.comPhiladelphia Architect Frank Furness Designed About 1,000 Buildings
Frank Furness served as an Army captain during the Civil War. He later designed roughly 1,000 buildings in Philadelphia that featured oversized arches, asymmetrical facades, and eccentric decorations.
nypost.comPhiladelphia Cheesesteak Owner Describes Sandwich as Symbol of Love
Frankie Olivieri, third-generation owner of Pat's King of Steaks, told CBS News that a Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich represents love. The interview with correspondent Susan Spencer focused on the sandwich's cultural meaning.
foxnews.comPhiladelphia woman receives 87-month sentence for gunpoint carjacking
A federal judge sentenced 30-year-old Sharnell D. Squire to 87 months in prison for a 2023 armed carjacking in South Philadelphia. The sentence triggers mandatory three-year supervised release and requires Squire to pay $1,300 in restitution to the victim.