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2013 Pa. Primary Preview

In Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary, most of the action will be in Democrat-controlled cities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton and Harrisburg. Full story

Philly Men Awarded $200K

Philadelphia citizens are working to make their communities better. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is recognizing them for their efforts. Full story

CB East grad's documentary details unthinkable crimes

Jessica Vale’s life in film began when she was about 13, on the set of a big movie starring Tom Hanks that Jonathan Demme was shooting in Philadelphia. Full story

Philly a "Living Monument" to Civil War

Philadelphians were clearly tired of the Civil War in the days leading up to the invasion. Full story

Lower Bucks Public Safety Log - May 19

BENSALEM Arrests/Citations Rickey Renay Pierce Jr., 19, 2600 block Shields St., Philadelphia, 6:04 p.m. Thu, simple assault, harassment on 900 block Bristol Pike, sent to county prison in lieu of $75,000 bail. Saba Kaldze, 51, 1800 block Benton St., Philadelphia, 12:50 p.m. Thu, retail theft on 2300 Full story

Bishop ordains 5 deacons for Burlington County parishes

Following four years of formation, five married Burlington County men are among 13 who have been ordained permanent deacons for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton by Bishop David M. O’Connell. Full story

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Thousands of Students Walkout, Protest Budget Cuts

Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Man Dubbed 'Slumlord Millionaire' Gets 6 Years

Job Fair "Madhouse" Dissapoints Many

Lower Bucks Public Safety Log - May 17

Could Cuts Spell The End of School Librarians?

Man jailed for allegedly selling prescription pills

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  Officer once hailed as hero now facing charges

A former Philadelphia police officer who gained national attention for an act of bravery several years ago is now under arrest. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.

  Mom starts nonprofit to bring art education to kids

Barbara Allen had worked in some of the finest museums, but was a stay-at-home mom for 20 years. Then she and her son Roger were inspired by dwindling art programs in Philadelphia to start a nonprofit, Fresh Artists, to get kids making masterpieces. NBC’s Jane Pauley reports.

  Baby in stroller falls onto train tracks

Caught on camera, a mom makes a dramatic rescue after her baby stroller rolled onto train tracks in Philadelphia. As the mother jumped onto the tracks, a bystander used an emergency phone to tell the approaching train to stop.

  Gosnell found guilty on 3 of 4 murder charges

Jury finds Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of three counts of first-degree murder for the death of three babies that prosecutors said were delivered alive and subsequently killed. NBC News' Chris Clackum reports.

  Keeping big cities secure in the aftermath of the Boston attacks

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter joins The Daily Rundown guest host Peter Alexander to discuss how his city has been handling security since the Boston bombings.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Williams makes remarks about the sentence of Philadelphia abortion doctor Gosnell during a news conference at the district attorneys office in Philadelphia
Defense attorney McMahon, who represented Philadelphia abortion doctor Gosnell, makes remarks after Gosnell was sentenced at the criminal justice facility in Philadelphia
Defense attorney McMahon, who represented Philadelphia abortion doctor Gosnell, makes remarks after Gosnell was sentenced at the criminal justice facility in Philadelphia

Defense attorney Jack McMahon, who represented Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, makes remarks after Gosnell was sentenced at the criminal justice facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer

Jury foreman Misko speaks to the media after the sentencing of Philadelphia doctor Grosnell at the criminal justice facility in Philadelphia