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Police arrested 24-year-old Jabir Parker in connection with two prior home invasions and the attempted break-in at Saquon Barkley’s Philadelphia-area home. Investigators used geo-fencing and a nanny-cam recording to tie him to the incidents, and Parker allegedly coordinated with a getaway driver. He faces multiple felony counts, is jailed on $1 million bail, and is due in court September 10.
The White House announced 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in the greater Philadelphia region selling gasoline for $3.47 a gallon, promoted via a July 7 X video in which customers thank President Trump for lower prices. The rollout is framed as price relief ahead of the midterm elections, though the national average was around $3.79 per gallon at the time. The piece also notes drivers of gas costs (crude oil, refining, distribution, taxes) and regional price differences.
Philly-area lawmakers are split as Congress prepares to vote on a bipartisan war-powers resolution to constrain President Trump’s actions in Iran after weekend U.S.-Israel strikes and Iran’s retaliation; several Philadelphia-area Democrats back the measure, while Sen. John Fetterman opposes, and some Republicans (e.g., Rep. Fitzpatrick) say they’re reviewing the text and awaiting briefings, signaling a high-stakes, closely watched vote across PA, NJ and DE.