An 8-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman both died in a fire in Northeast Philly Saturday morning. A 9-year-old boy and two men were also injured. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has details on the second fatal fire in the city in as many days.







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An 8-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman both died in a fire in Northeast Philly Saturday morning. A 9-year-old boy and two men were also injured. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has details on the second fatal fire in the city in as many days.
 
 
 
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Neighbor jumps into action when home in Northeast Philly catches fire

Jenkintown resident Ruth Kapp Hartz has shared her life story in speech and writing, but never expected to see it on stage. KYW's Sabrina Boyd-Surka tells us “Hidden," getting its world premiere this month with M7 Productions at Gratz College Theater, is the story of Hartz’s childhood spent in hiding in France during World War II.







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Jenkintown resident Ruth Kapp Hartz has shared her life story in speech and writing, but never expected to see it on stage. KYW's Sabrina Boyd-Surka tells us “Hidden," getting its world premiere this month with M7 Productions at Gratz College Theater, is the story of Hartz’s childhood spent in hiding in France during World War II.
 
 
 
(Photo courtesy of Feldscher Horwitz Public Relations)

Story of local Holocaust survivor to take the stage next month in Melrose Park

Taj Shuib, 48, was introduced to hockey as a fifth grader going to Dunbar in North Philadelphia. His teacher wanted them to learn something new, so they started playing hockey in gym. He loved it. Perfect timing, too, because this was in 1986, not too long before the Flyers went on their 1987 run to the Stanley Cup Final where they heartbreakingly lost to the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. KYW's Dave Uram has more on the Philly Sports Fan of the Week.





(Photo courtesy of Taj Shuib)

Taj Shuib, 48, was introduced to hockey as a fifth grader going to Dunbar in North Philadelphia. His teacher wanted them to learn something new, so they started playing hockey in gym. He loved it. Perfect timing, too, because this was in 1986, not too long before the Flyers went on their 1987 run to the Stanley Cup Final where they heartbreakingly lost to the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. KYW's Dave Uram has more on the Philly Sports Fan of the Week.
 
 
(Photo courtesy of Taj Shuib)

Growing up where Philly sports thrive, it was hard for Taj Shuib not to be a fan

Police say around 6:20 p.m. Friday, on North 12th Street, two people inside a black Jeep Cherokee got out of the car and opened fire. KYW's Vik Raghupathi has the story. 







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Police say around 6:20 p.m. Friday, on North 12th Street, two people inside a black Jeep Cherokee got out of the car and opened fire. KYW's Vik Raghupathi has the story. 
 
 
 
(Photo credit: NBC10)

Neighbor jumps into action when home in Northeast Philly catches fire

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