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Yes, the Portal in Philadelphia is damaged. Here's what happened.
The viral "Portal" art installation was just installed in Philadelphia over the weekend but already has the city talking.Not because of the video communication happening across continents and countries but because it only took a few days for the screen on the front of the eye-shaped sculpture to break.And while Philadelphians can be known for getting a bit rough and rowdy, apparently there's a perfectly logical explanation for how the screen ended up cracked. Photos of the damaged portal went viral on social media over the weekend, prompting plenty of comments lamenting Philadelphia's inability to have nice things.However, a city...
5 Places in Delaware County Where the Roast Pork Sandwich is King
John' Morton's Tavern made a best of Philly pork sandwich list. While hoagies and cheesesteaks rule the Philly food landscape, let’s not also forget Philadelphia’s other unique signature sandwich offer–the pork sandwich. Here are five places in Delaware County where you won’t be disappointed, writes Alexandra Jones...
Donated Classrooms Give St. Francis of Assisi Students a Place to Learn
Firefighters work to contain the Oct. 7 fire at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield as onlookers watch. As investigators continue to search for the cause of an Oct. 7 fire that devastated St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield, another school has stepped up with nine classrooms for the displaced students.
Two former PSU football players charged with rape
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two former Penn State University football players have been charged with rape. Kaveion Keys, 19, of Richmond Virginia is a former linebacker and Jameial Lyons Jr., 19, of Philadelphia is a former defensive end for the university. Both are facing felony sex crime charges from an incident in the State […]
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot nears half a billion
(WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Saturday’s drawing as the jackpot grows to more than $450 million. The $1,000,000 winner matched all five numbers but missed the Powerball on Oct. 19. If Power Play (03) was purchased, the ticket would be worth $3 million. ShopRite on Tulip Street in Philadelphia […]
Person of interest in custody after 14-year-old hit by car in Kensington
Philadelphia police say a person of interest is now in custody after hitting a 14-year-old boy crossing the street on his way to school Tuesday morning.Surveillance video shows a BMW hitting the boy at Frankford Avenue and Clementine Street in Kensington just outside Jules Mastbaum Vocational School.School zone lights were flashing when the teenager was hit, according to the release by police.Police said the driver initially stopped and got out, but then drove away. The BMW was recovered by police.The boy was taken to St. Christopher`s Hospital for Children and is listed as stable. He's expected to be OK.The school is offering counseling to anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
2 men wanted for burglary spree at Southwest Philly corner stores
Police are investigating a burglary spree in Southwest Philadelphia. The same two men have broken into at least three corner shops through sidewalk cellar doors and took thousands of dollars in merchandise, according to investigators.
Stabbing at Home Depot parking lot in Northeast Philly leaves 2 men injured
An arrest was made after two men were stabbed at a Home Depot parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said.The stabbing happened in the parking lot at the Home Depot on the 4600 block of Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philly's Crescentville neighborhood, according to police. A 36-year-old man was stabbed in the bicep and a 42-year-old man was stabbed in the back, police said. They were each placed in stable condition at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Police said a weapon was also recovered at the scene. The identity of the person arrested was not immediately made available.
Michael Amend, Of NJ, Killed In Bucks County Crash: Coroner
A New Jersey man was killed in a Bucks County crash on Saturday, Oct. 19, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Michael Amend, 34, of High Bridge, NJ, was the passenger in a vehicle that struck a tree in the 800 block of River Road in Tinicum Township, Bucks County at 1:08 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, the coroner's office said.
Woman killed outside Philadelphia elementary school after driver loses control of vehicle
A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle behind Catharine Elementary School on Monday morning in Southwest Philadelphia.Police say it happened just after 7:30 a.m. on the 6600 block of Regent Street.It was an emotional scene as people consoled one another in front of the school.Police say a 30-year-old woman was attempting to back down a one-way street when she lost control of the vehicle, sending it into a tailspin and striking a pedestrian who was standing on the sidewalk.The 65-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.At this point, police have not released the name of the victim. They say the driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with their investigation.Officers towed the Saturn to conduct a safety check of the vehicle. Investigators say they are looking into whether or not the vehicle malfunctioned.A spokesperson with the School District of Philadelphia said all students were in the building since the incident happened after classes started.The school does have counselors available to speak with students.Police say the investigation is active and ongoing with the Crash Investigation Division.
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