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Three York County police officers were killed and two others seriously injured following a shooting Wednesday afternoon in North Codorus Township, officials said. The incident unfolded just after 2 p.m. on Haar Road, where police were following up on a “domestic-related” investigation, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said at a news conference Wednesday. The township is about 115 miles west of Philadelphia in south-central Pennsylvania. The suspect involved in the shootin

Northern snakeheads, labeled “voracious predators” by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), are invading Philly-area waters. They feast on native fish, and are seen as such an environmental threat that it is illegal to transport them live in the state. A collaborative study led by PFBC hopes to better understand the ramifications of their invasion. A major goal of the team is to determine levels of contamination in snakeheads by synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemical compounds,

History was made on South Street last week.Philly’s first queer women’s sports bar, Marsha’s, opened its doors — and the line wrapped around the block. From tears at the ribbon cutting to cheers at the bar, owner Chivonn Anderson built more than a space — she built a legacy. A place to watch women’s sports, connect, and celebrate community.South Street is officially home to something Philly has been waiting for.📹 by Ariane Datil / Staff | Philadelphia Inquirer | Facebook

Lifelong Philadelphian Conrad Benner is a font of knowledge and passion for Philly’s street art world. He is the founder-editor of the beloved art blog Streets Dept, is a curator for Mural Arts Philadelphia, and hosts WHYY’s podcast “Art Outside.” He also makes videos highlighting arts and artists for social media, is working on an art scene booklet, recently launched Streets Dept’s fourth annual magazine, and is currently curating several mural projects. Here is his perfect Philly day. 📝 by Ev