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#PhillyFive Developing Stories: May 5, 2015

Your early look at the day's developing stories.

Here's your look at five stories we're following today:

1. Narcotics officers' trial: Closing arguments are scheduled for today in the trial of six former Philadelphia police narcotics officers accused of shaking down suspected drug dealers.

2. Debate recap: The Democratic mayoral candidates debated last night in an event sponsored by the The Next Mayor, a collaboration between the Inquirer, Daily News, Philly.com and other partners. Check out The Next Mayor site for full coverage of the race.

3. Camden tax deals: A report being published today by an advocacy groups says New Jersey could lose up to $100 million due to tax incentives that have been offered to draw big businesses to Camden.

4. Deadly fire: Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire that killed three women in rural Chester County on Monday.

5. Airline prices: Despite its reputation as a low-cost carrier, Southwest isn't always the cheapest airline -- particularly for travelers who aren't checking any bags.