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Top 5 News Stories

A look back at the week's news.

Fully into the fall, Roxborough and Manayunk accept the warm weather will fade into a cooler level. Development, business and police stories top residents' interest for this October week.

Over the past week, police have reported a variety of local crimes. At the same time, developers pitched plans for new projects and local businesses debuted.

Here's the top 5 news stores from the past week

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1. Police: Sister Hits Sister With Picture Frame

  • Philadelphia Police said two Roxborough women got involved in a domestic dispute.

2. 12 Single-Family Homes Set for Manayunk Ave.

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  • Permits say that a developer could construct homes on a hilly vacant area.

3. Roxborough Man Charged for Mel's Kitchen Burglary—Courts

  • One local man faces charges for reportedly stealing from a Umbria Street restaurant.

Yarn Shop Hideaway Debuts on Main Street

  • A new Manayunk knitting shop opens for a life-long yarn fanatic.

5. New Levering Street Parking Authority?

  • One resident says "no more" to poor parkers.

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