NBA legend and former 76er Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer, the NBA announced on Monday.

(Photo credit: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA legend and former 76er Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer, the NBA announced on Monday.
(Photo credit: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Former 76er Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 after battle with brain cancer

A cat that was shot by an arrow is having a great recovery, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. But as KYW’s Nina Baratti tells us — in the meantime, they’re searching for the person behind the act of cruelty.

📷: Pennsylvania SPCA

A cat that was shot by an arrow is having a great recovery, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. But as KYW’s Nina Baratti tells us — in the meantime, they’re searching for the person behind the act of cruelty.
📷: Pennsylvania SPCA

With Kimiko the cat recovering from an arrow wound, PSPCA wants to bring attacker to justice

The Philadelphia Water Department’s award-winning stormwater management system has come under fire recently for failing to keep up with intensifying rain from climate change. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the department is pushing back.

The Philadelphia Water Department’s award-winning stormwater management system has come under fire recently for failing to keep up with intensifying rain from climate change. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the department is pushing back.

Philadelphia Water Department defends its award-winning stormwater management system after recent report claims it’s overwhelmed by climate change

A man who was being robbed in Kensington Sunday night pulled out his own gun and shot the would-be thief, police said. It happened around 11 p.m. on Emerald Street, near North Front Street.

A 21-year-old man was on his way to see his girlfriend when two 16-year-olds approached him from behind, shoved a gun in his back, and demanded his keys and wallet. While handing the items over, the man pulled out his own gun and shot one of the teens in the leg. Inspector D.F. Pace said the 16-year-old's gun was fake.

The wounded teen was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown. The other 16-year-old got away. Police are still trying to identify him.

(Photo credit: NBC10)

A man who was being robbed in Kensington Sunday night pulled out his own gun and shot the would-be thief, police said. It happened around 11 p.m. on Emerald Street, near North Front Street.
A 21-year-old man was on his way to see his girlfriend when two 16-year-olds approached him from behind, shoved a gun in his back, and demanded his keys and wallet. While handing the items over, the man pulled out his own gun and shot one of the teens in the leg. Inspector D.F. Pace said the 16-year-old's gun was fake.
The wounded teen was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown. The other 16-year-old got away. Police are still trying to identify him.
(Photo credit: NBC10)

Former 76er Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 after battle with brain cancer

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