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Erica Pratt — missing less than 48 hoursPinterest. “I have twenty-one years in the Police Department, and I have never seen this kind of heroic act of bravery committed by a 7-year-old.” ~ Philadelphia Police Inspector William Colarulo.

The City of Brotherly Love is home to some world-class running events, including the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon and the Broad Street Run 10-miler race. If you're looking for a challenge, these races will definitely deliver. But even if you're just looking for an enjoyable jog or walk through Philly's picturesque streets and neighborhoods, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for here. Philadelphia is a great city for a run and there are many scenic places to choose from.

Philadelphia throws one of the largest free concerts in the nation: The Wawa Welcome to America Concert. Philadelphia is known for many things: The Liberty Bell, cheese steaks, and of course, The Wawa Welcome to America concert. For over a decade now, this free concert has been drawing people from all over the country to Philadelphia for one night of music and celebration.

On seeing a 92-year-old man's shipping request, a UPS store owner quickly recognized the signs of a scam and acted quickly to prevent any losses. Julie Osborne called one of his relatives and saved him from giving up $12,000.

Chinatown is a staple in every major American city. It's one of the few places where you can experience Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and a host of South Asian cultures without having to travel overseas.

​​They used to say, "The fastest way to become a millionaire is to become a billionaire and then buy a sports team." That's not the case anymore. During the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, the average National Football team value increased 14% to $3.48 billion, the largest gain in five years. With lucrative recent media deals, unwavering brand loyalty, and the possibility of being a local hero, owning a sports team is a wise investment.

Today Joe Castro Discusses the 3 Undrafted Free Agents who will make the Philadelphia Eagles.

Checkers resturantShutterstock via Resturant Business Online. If you drive through West, Southwest, North, and Northeast Philadelphia you’ll notice most of the Checker’s restaurants are closed and boarded up. At first, I thought this was a fluke, but according to the Checker’s website, 9 out of their 10 locations in the city are closed. Only the Aramingo Avenue store is open:

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Philadelphia! This video is about The Eastern State Penitentiary - once notorious and most expansive prison in the World. It was built in 1829 and operated till 1971. Now it's a museum and national historic landmark which is open for all. For more info & ticket go here: <a href="www.easternstate.org">www.easternstate.org</a>

Philippine purple yam takes the spotlight at Tambayan. Tambayan serves Filipino food at Reading Terminal Market located at 45 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

April showers often bring May flowers, but in South Street’s case, they bring a May festival! South Street Headhouse District’s South Street Spring Festival is back in full swing on Saturday, May 7, 2022, after a 2-year hiatus! This event, spanning South Street from 2nd to 8th streets, promises to fill your day with tons of fun, fantastic eats, live music, and local shopping while celebrating the spring season from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Summer is a time for family vacations, barbecues and relaxation. Summer is for vacation, and it's almost here. Children will soon be out of school. With the current situation of the economy, a dollar does not go as far as it once did, and many families will forego a destination trip. This doesn’t mean that you have to cancel your summer fun, though.

Photo credit: CBS Evening News/ YouTube video screenshot. When Tricia Somers found out about her diagnosis, she went through emotions that no mother wants to take in. As soon as she knew her cancer was terminal, she was forced to think about who would be left to take care of her son.

Rising producer TrillestSince87 (TS87) has unveiled his brand-new single, "OTW", a collaboration with rapper Connor Evans. Hailing from the Philadelphia area, TS87 has been on the rise for several years now building a career as a producer for other artists. After dropping his own single, "GET BUSY", last year, he looks set to reach new heights in 2022 with more of his own music as a producer.

Kids and Grands are our neighborhood’s tiny teachers and hometown heroes. There are millions of good, honest, hard-working people in “the hood”. Whether we’re cast, stuck, or temporarily dropped here on our way to “movin’ on up” like The Jeffersons- it’s the people who make the hood good.

Philadelphia Eagles trade rumors take a look at the recent report that suggests the Eagles have received calls about trading third-year wide receiver Jalen Reagor. Reagor was a 1st-round pick out of TCU just a few years ago, taken over breakout wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and has failed to even come close to living up to the hype. Would the Eagles even be able to get a decent offer from any team for Reagor or would the pick be more in the range of the 6th or 7th round? Howie Roseman has been known to have some questionable draft picks in the past, but could he be giving up on Reagor just 3 years into his NFL career? Check out today’s Eagles NewsBreak video to find out what Thomas Mott thinks! #NFL

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Penn Relays are back. The world’s largest track and field meet brings together the best athletes from around the globe. This year’s event will be even more special because it is taking place at a time when people are eager to come together and celebrate athleticism and competition.

Philadelphia Eagles news and rumors continue to stay focused on Safety Tyrann Mathieu. NFL News this weekend saw Eagles’ Free Agent Safety Rodney McLeod officially leave Philly to sign with the Indianapolis Colts. With McLeod gone, the Eagles defense currently has just one starting safety on the roster in Anthony Harris. Does this mean the Tyrann Mathieu Eagles rumors could turn into the next big NFL free agency move? Or could the Eagles be waiting for the 2022 NFL draft to trade up for Notre Dame Safety Kyle Hamilton? Eagles draft targets now have a safety in the list of Eagles draft needs, will they still take a wide receiver? #NFL

The annual Forbes billionaires list was released this week. In total, it listed 2,688 billionaires across the world. Seventeen of these people live in Pennsylvania, and three of those are in Philadelphia.

Editor's Note: The earlier version of this story had "rammed three people dead". This has been amended to "crash that left three people dead". The family of Jayana Webb, who is accused of a crash that left two law enforcement officers and a civilian dead, is raising money through Cash App after a GoFundMe was shut down.