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Machete Attack After Sex Assault: 5 PA Stories You Need To Read
Also in today's news: Eagles bring back kelly green jerseys; an immigrant mother's story of faith and sacrifice; DJ leaving the airwaves.
Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.
Here are the top five stories from Pennsylvania:
1. The Philadelphia Eagles' kelly green jerseys, not seen in regular action on the field in decades, are making a comeback in 2023. The team announced specific game dates for the special jerseys this week, coinciding with the start of training camp. (Read more on Patch.)
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2. A Pittsburgh radio DJ is leaving the airwaves and opting for a career change, she said. "Ally Bear" Bair of 96.1 KISS said she will "cherish the memories we made for the rest of my life." (Read more on Patch.)
3. A tractor trailer fire that closed a bridge from Philadelphia into New Jersey for several hours on Sunday is under investigation, officials said. Footage of the incident shows a large plume of smoke coming from the area of the bridge. Read more on Patch.)
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4. A Pennsylvania mother is celebrating the achievements of her four children, and reflecting on the long journey she took to find a better life for them. With her kids away at school, Nola Oladipo stayed in a Montgomery County shelter, kept her head down, and kept working. (Read more on Patch.)
5. A woman fought off her attacker with a machete after being sexually assaulted inside a Philadelphia hotel, officials said. Officials transported the 43-year-old man and the 24-year-old woman to an area hospital, where the man is being treated as a prisoner, according to reports. (Read more on Patch.)
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