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Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Boaters report close calls with Townsends Inlet Bridge as dangerous conditions persist: "It's terrifying" — CBS Philadelphia
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Boaters report close calls with Townsends Inlet Bridge as dangerous conditions persist: "It's terrifying"

Navigating Townsends Inlet in New Jersey has gotten so tricky that boat captains are reporting close calls with the bridge.Miss Avalon Capt. Brandon Hurd had a close call navigating Saturday through the Townsends Inlet Bridge."It was the closest call in my 10-year career going through that bridge,"...

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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

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Food pantry burns down at South Philly Community Fridge in Point Breeze — PhillyVoice
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Food pantry burns down at South Philly Community Fridge in Point Breeze

South Philadelphia Community Fridge will operate without a pantry in its Point Breeze location for the foreseeable future after a fire destroyed the food storage structure Monday night.

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Fire destroys South Philadelphia community pantry, but food mission continues
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Fire destroys South Philadelphia community pantry, but food mission continues

A community pantry that provides food to residents in Point Breeze was destroyed by fire overnight, but volunteers say the loss will not stop them from serving the neighborhood.

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Middletown High student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school, police say
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Middletown High student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school, police say

A student at Middletown High School in Delaware was arrested Tuesday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school.

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Federal election monitors to be sent to Philadelphia polling places for midterms — PhillyVoice
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Federal election monitors to be sent to Philadelphia polling places for midterms

The Department of Justice is sending federal election monitors to Philadelphia polling stations on Nov. 3. The monitors are tasking with ensuring polling places comply with federal laws and are forbidden from interfering with the voting process.

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Alleged serial sex predator charged with assault at Bucks Co. Halloween attraction
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Alleged serial sex predator charged with assault at Bucks Co. Halloween attraction

Officials in Bucks County announced Tuesday they have arrested an alleged serial sexual predator.

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FBI serves search warrant tied to Eric Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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FBI serves search warrant tied to Eric Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills

The FBI served a search warrant at a mansion in Beverly Hills Tuesday morning, reportedly in connection with an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. The home belongs to billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who Swalwell was staying with earlier this year.

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PA Bacon Fest will bring chocolate-covered bacon, live music and piggy bank contests to Easton — PhillyVoice
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PA Bacon Fest will bring chocolate-covered bacon, live music and piggy bank contests to Easton

PA Bacon Fest returns to Easton Nov. 7-8, 2026, with chocolate-covered bacon, live music, contests and family activities. Admission is free.

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How to watch the SS United States’ final voyage — Billy Penn
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How to watch the SS United States’ final voyage

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The date for the SS United States’ final voyage has finally been set for Thursday, Nov. 12, along with the events planned to commemorate its final transformation into the world’s largest artificial reef off the...

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Snooki is coming to Freehold for a live Q&A and meet-and-greet on Nov. 14 — PhillyVoice
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Snooki is coming to Freehold for a live Q&A and meet-and-greet on Nov. 14

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of MTV's "Jersey Shore" will host a Q&A and meet-and-greet at the American Hotel in Freehold, NJ, on Nov. 14, 2026. Get ticket details.

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The Eagles' D-line can't be this gutless — PhillyVoice
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The Eagles' D-line can't be this gutless

The Eagles' defensive front was always supposed to be a strength for them, but it embarrassingly unraveled against the Cowboys Monday night.

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Ex-Chester police officer faces child pornography charges — NBC10 Philadelphia
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Ex-Chester police officer faces child pornography charges

A former Chester police officer faces child pornography charges after he solicited sexual images of minors and used an official search system to look up their personal information, investigators said. Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence...

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How to get rid of booklice, and why freezing books can help stop infestations — PhillyVoice
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How to get rid of booklice, and why freezing books can help stop infestations

Booklice infestations do not pose health risks, but they can be pesky all the same. Booklice feed on damp, starchy materials, so keeping down humidity is first line of defense. Freezing books may help mitigate infestations.

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Big Fix: Money in Politics — WHYY News
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Big Fix: Money in Politics

We discuss how dark money shapes policy, how to curb pay-to-play corruption, and how to limit the influence of billionaire donors.

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SEPTA buys 24 used train cars from Canada to boost Regional Rail service — NBC10 Philadelphia
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SEPTA buys 24 used train cars from Canada to boost Regional Rail service

SEPTA is preparing to add 24 used passenger rail cars from Canada to its Regional Rail fleet, a move the transit agency says will provide more seating and capacity for riders beginning in early 2027. The agency purchased the 30-year-old rail cars from Montreal s transit system for $8.5 million,...

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VFW Post 6393 hosts trunk or treat event to support veterans in the community
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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VFW Post 6393 hosts trunk or treat event to support veterans in the community

Yardley VFW Post held their very own Jeep festival with a Halloween twist to support veterans.

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Get exclusive deals up to 80% off on-the-go essentials with ABC Secret Savings
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Get exclusive deals up to 80% off on-the-go essentials with ABC Secret Savings

Get up to 80% off must-have on-the-go items with ABC Secret Savings.

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3K lbs. of crab legs stolen from semi in Southwest Philadelphia cargo heist
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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3K lbs. of crab legs stolen from semi in Southwest Philadelphia cargo heist

Police are investigating after thieves snagged cases of frozen snow crab in another cargo heist in Southwest Philadelphia.

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Crews battle large barn fire in Lower Alloways Creek Twp., NJ
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Crews battle large barn fire in Lower Alloways Creek Twp., NJ

Chopper 6 was overhead where heavy smoke could be seen billowing from the structure.

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2 in custody after suspected road rage shooting near Temple University — NBC10 Philadelphia
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2 in custody after suspected road rage shooting near Temple University

Two people were taken into custody after a suspected road rage shooting near Temple University s campus in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. The shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. on 16th Street between Montgomery Avenue and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, just a block from Temple s campus, as students...

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Broadway's ‘The Great Gatsby’ wraps up Philadelphia run this Sunday — PhillyVoice
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Broadway's ‘The Great Gatsby’ wraps up Philadelphia run this Sunday

The Great Gatsby Broadway musical ends its Philadelphia run Nov. 1 at the Academy of Music. Find remaining show dates, ticket information and details.

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Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement — FOX 29 Philadelphia
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Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.

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Chicago couple Lindsey Carl, Brandon Byrd get married at Philadelphia Eagles tailgate before MNF
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Chicago couple Lindsey Carl, Brandon Byrd get married at Philadelphia Eagles tailgate before MNF

The couple says they are huge Eagles fans, who proudly display their fandom in Chicago, where they now live.

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3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab stolen from tractor trailer in Philadelphia — FOX 29 (Philadelphia)
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3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab stolen from tractor trailer in Philadelphia

The Brief An overnight tractor-trailer heist in Philadelphia netted 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab.The theft happened around 5 a.m. on the 3400 block of Island Avenue, according to police.Police say as many as six people participated in the heist. PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for multiple...

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Sixers mailbag: How (quickly) can the backup center issues be resolved? — PhillyVoice
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Sixers mailbag: How (quickly) can the backup center issues be resolved?

The Sixers' struggles with non-Joel Embiid center minutes have been even more significant than expected. Can they find a quick solution?

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Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns — NBC10 Philadelphia
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Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns

Toyota is recalling more than 228,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the second-row seat backs, which may fail to stay secured in the event of a crash. The recall impacts certain 2022 through 2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles. According to a recall notice posted by the National Highway...

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Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include possible harms from runaway AI

       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include possible harms from runaway AI

In the case of artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, that has included the possibility that its products could threaten nothing less than humanity itself.

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Woman robbed after pulling over to help disabled vehicle in Philadelphia: police — FOX 29 (Philadelphia)
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Woman robbed after pulling over to help disabled vehicle in Philadelphia: police

Police say a driver believed she was helping a disabled car when two suspects robbed her at gunpoint in Philadelphia.The victim told police she was flagged down by two men who were pulled over in a newer model Jeep Compass near Courtland and 11th streets last Thursday afternoon. The men asked the...

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Family shares heartbreak as man gets life for murdering women inside hotel — NBC10 Philadelphia
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Family shares heartbreak as man gets life for murdering women inside hotel

The daughters of a woman killed by her longtime boyfriend at a Bucks County hotel shared heartbreaking memories of their mother as her killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Orenthia Upshur, 52, of Trenton, New Jersey pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and related charges in the...

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Robberies down, homicides up in Allentown, quarterly report says — NBC10 Philadelphia
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Robberies down, homicides up in Allentown, quarterly report says

Robberies decreased in Allentown during the summer, while homicides and reported rapes increased compared to the same period last year, according to a new report. On Tuesday, the City of Allentown released its first quarterly violent crime update, highlighting crime trends from July through...

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Overturned semi blocking all lanes of Rt. 55 NB in Gloucester County, New Jersey
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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Overturned semi blocking all lanes of Rt. 55 NB in Gloucester County, New Jersey

An overturned semi is blocking all lanes on Route 55 northbound Tuesday morning in Franklin Township, Gloucester County.

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Eagles drop fifth straight in loss to Dallas Cowboys, longest winless streak since 2016 — FOX 29 (Philadelphia)
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Eagles drop fifth straight in loss to Dallas Cowboys, longest winless streak since 2016

Tanner McKee and the Philadelphia Eagles still had a potential victory within their grasp in the fourth quarter when the career backup threw a pass into the outstretched hands of DeMarvion Overshown.The Cowboys linebacker raised the ball in celebration after making the clutch play the Eagles’...

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Allen Iverson predicts NBA Finals parade for Sixers with addition of LeBron James — FOX 29 (Philadelphia)
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Allen Iverson predicts NBA Finals parade for Sixers with addition of LeBron James

Allen Iverson is making a championship prediction for Philadelphia 76ers fans.The Sixers legend says he knows the team will win the NBA Finals with LeBron James, predicting the city will celebrate with a parade."I know. I know for a fact it’s going to happen. It’s gonna end with a parade. I promise...

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Eagles fall 38-21 against Cowboys in 5th straight loss — WHYY News
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Eagles fall 38-21 against Cowboys in 5th straight loss

Tanner McKee and the Philadelphia Eagles still had a potential victory within their grasp in the fourth quarter when the career backup threw a pass into the outstretched hands of DeMarvion Overshown. The Cowboys linebacker raised the ball in celebration after making the clutch play the Eagles’...

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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds

Streetlights illuminate autumn foliage in a suburban Maryland neighborhood. Brighter streetlights may help reduce nighttime violence, according to a new study. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline)As days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier across much of the country, a new study suggests that...

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Lawmakers to discuss new anti-hazing law at Cheltenham High School — NBC10 Philadelphia
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Lawmakers to discuss new anti-hazing law at Cheltenham High School

New legislation, that was signed into law last week, will change how hazing incidents are reported throughout Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, state lawmakers will visit a Montgomery County high school currently embroiled in its own hazing investigation for a discussion on the new legislation and...

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71-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Voorhees, New Jersey: "He was the greatest guy" — CBS Philadelphia
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71-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Voorhees, New Jersey: "He was the greatest guy"

A New Jersey family is pleading for answers after police said a 71-year-old bicyclist was struck by two different vehicles in a hit-and-run over the weekend.The Camden County Prosecutor's Office said Voorhees Township police responded just after 1:15 a.m. Saturday to the 100 block of North Route 73...

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New video shows armed suspects attempting garage break-in before Bristol Twp. shooting
       — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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New video shows armed suspects attempting garage break-in before Bristol Twp. shooting

Newly released surveillance video shows three armed, masked suspects trying to open a garage door shortly before a nearby shooting

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3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab stolen from truck in Southwest Philly overnight — NBC10 Philadelphia
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3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab stolen from truck in Southwest Philly overnight

A truck driver was awoken by men stealing frozen seafood before being chased away from his vehicle overnight in Southwest Philly, police said. According to police, the incident happened along the 3400 block of Island Avenue in Southwest Philly, at about 4:57 a.m. on Tuesday, when a driver who was...

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