What to KnowThe Philadelphia Inquirer first reported that Zachary Rehl, 35, the president of the Proud Boys’ Philadelphia chapter, was arrested at his home in the city’s Port Richmond neighborhood Wednesday morning.The Inquirer reported that he plotted along with other leading members of the Proud Boys to attack the U.S. capitol on Jan. 6.A photo was also posted on Twitter allegedly showing Rehl smoking a cigarette and checking his phone while inside the office of Senator Jeff Merkley (D. Ore.). The president of Philadelphia’s Proud Boys chapter was arrested for his alleged role in...

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Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's polarizing presence has hung over Memphis since he moved here in 1852 — his legacy cemented by a giant statue that loomed over all who passed his gravesite in a popular park. Defenders considered him a hero for his Civil War exploits. Detractors called him a violent racist and noted his early leadership role in the Ku Klux Klan. Now the former slave trader's remains are set to be moved to a new Confederate museum in Columbia, Tennessee — another milestone in the effort to remove statues, monuments, and now the remains, of Confederate leaders from public spaces.

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Three people, including a child, were injured in a triple shooting in West Philadelphia. The shooting occurred Wednesday night on the 5300 block of Baltimore Avenue. SkyForce10 also captured a vehicle that crashed about two blocks away at 55th and Baltimore though it’s unknown at this time whether the crash and shooting are related. Police have not yet revealed the conditions of the three victims or a description of any suspects. The shooting is the latest incident of gun violence that has hit Philadelphia this year with many children being caught in the crossfire. As of Tuesday...

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Getty Images A man was shot and killed inside a Philadelphia deli on Monday afternoon, police said. Police have not released the name of the victim, a Black, 29-year-old man who was shot once in the head. A medic pronounced him dead at the scene at 1 p.m.  The shooting occurred inside a deli and shop at the corner of 25th and Cambria streets.  Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. Police said no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made. The motive of the shooting is unknown, and police do not yet know if the offender is affiliated with the deli, police said.

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Check your lottery ticket -- it might be worth more than half a billion dollars. The sole winning ticket in Friday's $516 million Mega Millions lottery drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven on Trenton Road in Levittown, Bucks County, the Pennsylvania Lottery said. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn, 6-9-17-18-48, and the yellow Mega Ball 8. The ticket is worth an estimated annuity value of $516 million or just over $349 million in cash, lottery officials said. Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.

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A Delaware city’s popular fireworks display celebrating Independence Day is on this year, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the event being called off last year.The city of Rehoboth Beach announced Friday that its traditional fireworks show will take place Saturday, July 3, the News Journal reported. City officials had recently discussed canceling the display for a second year, according to the newspaper. Friday’s decision followed new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that saidfully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks or ensure social...

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A truck crash shut down a portion of I-95 in Delaware Sunday night. The crash occurred on I-95 in New Castle County at 8:22 p.m. I-95 is currently closed between the I-95/495 southern split and Marsh Road (Exit 9). Officials have not yet revealed whether or not anyone was seriously injured or the cause of the crash. This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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