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Harris-Trump ABC News presidential debate: How to watch, what to know
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Chopper 6 over the protest against police brutality being held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Making 2020 right by ringing in the new year with @BTS_twt ! Join us LIVE from Times Square on New Year's Eve at 8/7c on ABC. #RockinEve
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#BREAKING Federal judge rules Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic restrictions are unconstitutional
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THANK YOU, NICK! You helped bring the city its first Lombardi Trophy, and another magical run. No matter what the future holds, on behalf of the city of Philadelphia, thank you Nick Foles. 🦅
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HIGH-RISE FIRE: A man is seen scaling down a 19-story apartment building after a fire in West Philadelphia.
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Protesters in Philadelphia arrive at City Hall. They are rallying against racism and police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
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. @ChickfilA surprises man for his 100th birthday with free food for life
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THANK YOU, JIM! We love you! ❤️ Tonight, @Jim_Gardner delivered his last newscast. You will always be Action News, Jim. Thanks for a wonderful 46 years.
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Now you can look as fresh as the Prince of Bel-AIr! Philly's own Will Smith just launched his new clothing line, Bel-Air Athletics, based on the iconic sitcom that helped launch his career:
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Anonymous man buys $1 million worth of #ToysRUs inventory.
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#BREAKING All voting machines are down in each district across Mercer County, New Jersey, according to officials. Voters can still vote using a standard ballot at their polling locations.
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3 California men arrested for illegal sale of avocados totaling more than $300K.
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Philadelphia's "Pizza Groundhog" is enjoying this coronavirus quarantine with a full stomach! 🍕 Thanks for sending in this video Kristin Chalela Bagnell! #6abcaction
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A message from @Jim_Gardner to our viewers.
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“GOTTA HAVE A WAWA” This man trekked 8 blocks through the blizzard in Ocean City, New Jersey for his morning fix of Wawa coffee. #priorities
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#BREAKING : Rick Williams has been named anchor of the 11 p.m. newscast, beginning Jan. 12, 2022. Williams will replace the legendary Jim Gardner, who is stepping down from the role in 2022. MORE INFO:
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The Linc got some ink!! #FlyEaglesFly
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An eight-foot tall whipping post will no longer be displayed at the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown, Delaware.
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Tonight, our beloved @Jim_Gardner will sign off the air and into a well-deserved retirement. Join us in celebrating Jim as he delivers his last newscast, tonight at 6 p.m. ❤️
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PHILADELPHIA REFINERY FIRE: Video of the explosion at a Southwest Philadelphia refinery captured by a 6abc Action News traffic camera.
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Protesters make their way along the Ben Franklin Parkway as their rally against police brutality and racism continues in Philadelphia.
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THANK YOU! Monica Malpass has signed off after more than 30 years at Action News. Everybody here wishes Monica all the best! #ThankYouMonica
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A witness to the Philadelphia Starbucks arrest said a manager did not ask the two men to leave before calling police. Her full account:
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Today we are wishing a VERY happy birthday to the one and only Jim Gardner ! 🥳️🎉
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#BREAKING : Longtime 6abc/WPVI-TV veteran @Jim_Gardner announced he is dialing back his schedule with Action News and plans to retire at the end of 2022 after more than four decades in broadcast.
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Oreo rolls out new wasabi and hot chicken wing flavored cookies.
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#BREAKING : Philadelphia police are chasing a stolen ambulance at this hour. Chopper 6 was over the scene as the ambulance plowed through a gas station. LIVE VIDEO:
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In case you missed it, Jim Gardner confirms that your Philadelphia Eagles are SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS! 🏈🦅 It doesn't get more Philly than that!
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BREAKING: A federal judge in New York has ordered a vast unsealing of court documents in early 2024 that will make public the names of scores of Jeffrey Epstein's associates.
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GREAT WHITE SHARK IN NJ: Fishermen off the Jersey Shore couldn't believe their luck when they experienced a "once in a lifetime" encounter with a Great White Shark.
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THIS IS ADORABLE! A father and his infant son have gone viral after an adorable video surfaced of the two pretending to have a "conversation."
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Action News has learned that police got a tip about a group, possibly a family, driving up from Virginia in a Hummer to unleash an attack at the Convention Center where votes are being counted in Philadelphia.
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You did it together!! Thank you Nick and Carson!!
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THANK YOU, VERNON!! After 42 years at Action News, a legendary journalist is calling it a day. Join us in wishing Vernon Odom the best in retirement. His last day will be Friday.
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Who do you think won the VP debate?
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3 boys arrested for attack on mentally challenged man in Germantown
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WE LOVE YOU, VERNON!! From your colleagues at 6abc whom you have touched with your wisdom, to the millions who have watched your reporting over the years, we wish you the very best in retirement! Watch the full tribute to Vernon Odom:
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It's not the ending we hoped for, but there's no doubt that this was a season to remember! Thank you, @phillies !
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New @Eagles mural at 2nd and Sigel in South Philly. #6abcAction
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High school banning backpacks in effort to make school safer.
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#Philadelphia is glowing purple for Kobe Bryant. #KobeRIP
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Everybody loves Jim Gardner, even the staff at Abbott Elementary! Be sure to tune in to Abbott Elementary, Tuesdays at 9!
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Holiday newborns go home in Christmas stockings http://t.co/Pz03PJu2YQ http://t.co/jBqQruP44e
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SO PROUD: A mother shared the incredible moment her 6-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy took steps without the help of her walker.
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THANK YOU, JASON! ❤️ In a tearful press conference, Jason Kelce announced he is retiring after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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VILLANOVA WILDCATS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!
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This video from Millville, N.J. is all the proof you need that pollen is a real problem this year.
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UPDATE: The executive producers of "Empire," including Lee Daniels, issued a statement Friday morning that said they have decided to remove Jussie Smollett's character, Jamal, from the final two episodes of the season.
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. @Eagles fans have not forgotten. We wouldn't have made it this far without you, @cj_wentz . Thank you!! #FlyEaglesFly
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REST IN PEACE: Alex Trebek, the longtime host of "Jeopardy," has died nearly a year and a half after his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He was 80.
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The votes are in! The Philadelphia Zoo's new bear cubs will be called Kelce and Harper.
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Matthew McConaughey buys full page ad congratulating Nick Foles on Super Bowl Championship
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New @Eagles mural at 2nd and Sigel in South Philly. #6abcAction
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BLIZZARD OF '96: This is what 21st Street looked like in Philadelphia on Monday, January 8, 1996. The city got buried in 31 inches of snow, making it the all-time biggest snowstorm for Philly! Do you remember where you were during the blizzard?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, @Jim_Gardner !!!! 🎂👏🎈🎉
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Our hearts are with the families of Monroe Smith and Christopher Dougherty. ♥️
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Who won the final presidential debate?
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WE LOVE THIS TEAM!! WE LOVE THIS CITY!! Thank you, @Eagles !!! 💚💚💚 🦅🦅🦅
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KINDNESS OF STRANGERS: A Philadelphia homeless man gave up his last $20 to help a stranger. In return, that stranger has since raised over $65,000 to help get him back on his feet
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This city BLEEDS GREEN! #FlyEaglesFly
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We love ya, @Phillies . Thanks for an amazing season ❤️
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Today we remember Harry Kalas, the legendary voice of the @Phillies , who was born on this day in 1936. ♥️⚾️ #HighHopes
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THE EAGLES WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!! 🏈🦅
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Thank you @Eagles for another amazing season! #FlyEaglesFly 🏈🦅
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#BREAKING President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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HEARTWARMING REUNION: After several weeks of being lost, Bobo couldn't contain his excitement when reuniting with his owner Anthony ❤
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RESCUED! All 12 boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand on Tuesday after being trapped for more than two weeks.
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THE PHILADELPHIA #EAGLES ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!! 🏈🦅🔥💯
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Little Kieran Gallagher poses with a picture of his great-grandfather at the @Eagles parade. The photo of Richard Rothwel, Sr. who passed away last week, reads: "Poppy. #1Eagles fan in heaven." (Credit: Richard Rothwell Jr.)
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This cute couple was spotted at Spruce Street Harbor Park in #Philadelphia , sharing an impromptu dance! (📷: @devie9 )
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Sylvester Stallone has a message for all you @Eagles fans: “Keep punching, Philly!”
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A father who said his son was kicked off the bus for three days for bullying made him run to school instead -- in the rain.
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Happy Birthday, Nick Foles! 🎂 Join us in wishing the Super Bowl MVP a great day! 🏈🦅
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Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" debuted with the biggest sales week for a country song in over 10 years.
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Reading Terminal Market gets big boost from @barstoolsports @stoolpresidente
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Thank you to the Philadelphia Eagles for an amazing season 💚 We love you!
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DID YOU KNOW? Tomorrow begins Palindrome Week, which means that every date reads the same backward as it does forward!
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TONIGHT AT 6: We took a trip across the world to visit the Philadelphia-themed cheesesteak bar in Tokyo, Japan! Meet the owners, Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, on 6abc Action News tonight at 6:00pm! 🇯🇵🇺🇸
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THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ARE YOUR NFC EAST CHAMPS!! 🏈🦅🔥💯
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ONE LAST TIME... Join @Jim_Gardner tonight for his last Action News at 11 newscast.
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Jason Kelce leading a "No one likes us, no one likes us, WE DON"T CARE!" chant in South Philly. #FlyEaglesFly
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Chopper 6 over the scene as a Foot Locker in West Philadelphia is looted following the death of Walter Wallace, who police say was shot by officers after he would not drop a knife.
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A letter for @Eagles fans to use...
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EAGLES SUPER BOWL VICTORY PARADE!! The parade you've been waiting your entire life for is finally here. The @Eagles are Super Bowl Champions!!
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Philadelphia Eagles defeat Buffalo Bills 37-34 in OT! 🦅 💚
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. @CarliLloyd named honorary grand marshal of 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade
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RING THE BELL! The Philadelphia Phillies are WORLD SERIES BOUND! 🔔⚾️ #RedOctober
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#HEARTWARMING : Neighbors in New Jersey raised over $50,000 to help a disabled man keep his home.
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Mother Nature was not about to be outdone by a fireworks display in South Jersey Tuesday night. 🌩️🎇🇺🇸
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FOLLOW THEIR LEAD: A police officer sent us video of a touching moment in Bucks County -- two strangers at different stages of life connecting in a seemingly basic game of basketball
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INSEPARABLE: These adorable newborn twins were not quite ready to leave each other's side after being born.
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ONE TO REMEMBER: Kate Spadaro, a Camden Catholic senior with Down syndrome, was one of the starters for Thursday night's basketball game against Lenape. She scored a basket during the first quarter!
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#BREAKING I-95 Collapse: Sources tell 6abc that human remains have been found in the wreckage after a tanker truck fire led to the partial collapse in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, family members and separate sources confirm the name of the truck driver.
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Happy Birthday Richard Overton! The world's oldest living WWII veteran is celebrating his 112th birthday today. Thank you for your service!
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