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Northeast Philly Rats Crisis | Philadelphia News
Rats are taking over Northeast Philly, turning once-safe neighborhoods into nightmare zones where cars get chewed, yards get ruined, and health fears run rampant. Residents are furious—calling it disgusting, embarrassing, and a total breakdown of basic safety. Officials are scrambling, targeting 20 blocks with pest control crews, but blame the mess on trash mishaps and neglected homes. They’re hiring more staff, handing out bins, and pushing education—but stress it’s a slow, house-by-house fix. And yes, you’re still expected to clean up your own yard or face fines. If you see rats? Report…
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