Philly councilwoman alleges dognapping

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In this week's newsletter ...

• 🐶 Philly councilwoman says her dog was stolen

• 📆 Events powered by Access Network Ticketing

• 🎰 How can Atlantic City return to glory?

• 🔔 More city news

• 🏟️ Phillies rally for Opening Day win

• ⚾️ Sports news powered by On Pattison

• 🏛️ At the Statehouse

• 🏘️ In the suburbs

• ⛱️ Down the Shore

• 🏙️ On the market in Philly

🐶 Philly councilwoman says her dog was stolen

Philadelphia City Councilwoman Kendra Brooks has called for the safe return of her dog after he was allegedly dognapped last weekend.

Brooks said Buzz, a five-year-old brown miniature poodle, escaped from her yard. A Good Samaritan corralled the pooch and was hoping to return it home, but Brooks said two women drove up in a silver Nissan Altima, claimed the dog and took it. Cops have video of the vehicle but cannot make out the license plate.

Brooks said she will not press charges if Buzz is returned safely. He was not wearing any identifying materials but he does have a microchip.

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🎰 How can Atlantic City return to glory?

Modern-day AC is plagued by crime, drugs and poverty. But the old days? Those were great. And there remains so much potential in the town. So how does Atlantic City become a prime player again? We talked to a slew of folks in and around town. Here is what they had to say.

🔔 More city news

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• A look at property trends in the city this year

🏟️ Phillies rally for Opening Day win

Alec Bohm’s status was in question for most of the winter. But he’s still here and he just delivered the biggest hit of the young spring — a two-run double in the 10th inning of yesterday’s 7-3 triumph over the Nationals on Opening Day in Washington.

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🏛️ At the Statehouse

• Pennsylvania targets laid-off federal workers for state jobs

• Board of Pardons votes made available to public

• Medical cannabis firms spending big for Harrisburg say

🏘️ In the suburbs

• Instacart worker accused of stealing over $1K in turmeric from Costco

• South Jersey mayor charged with DUI, child endangerment

• Philly woman allegedly smuggled drugs into Bucks County jail

⛱️ Down the Shore

• Ocean City motel to be demolished, redeveloped

• Margate approves lease, revocable license for eateries

• Three wounded in shooting at Atlantic City Airbnb

🏙️ On the market in Philly

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