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76ers face major setback as they plan new arena in Center City
It’s been about a month since Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker announced that the Philadelphia 76ers are set to move into a new arena in Center City in 2032 and the reaction to the move has been polarizing to say the least. While there are plenty of supporters of the pending move, there is one particular group that is not pleased at the team’s decision.
Video shows man being assaulted, robbed in Center City Philadelphia
Philadelphia police have released video of a man being attacked and robbed in Center City.The video released on Thursday shows the assault on Sept. 22 on the 1500 block of JFK Boulevard.Police say the victim was punched several times and fell to the ground.The suspects then took his wallet.Anyone who can identify the people in these videos and photos is asked to call or text police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Viral livestreaming "Portal" will turn on next week in Philadelphia
The group behind the viral "Portal" art installation in New York City's Flatiron Plaza has relocated the livestreaming sculpture/social experiment to Philadelphia, Portals.org confirmed on Saturday.Users on social media noticed the mysterious portal, while not yet connected to the others across the world, was placed in Philadelphia's Love Park recently. Photographer HughE Dillon captured the lit-up portal Friday night and posted pictures and video on his Instagram account @PhillyChitChat.Portals.org says the portal will turn on next week and connect to multiple others around the world via a 24/7 livestream. According to the organization's website, there are established portals in Vilnius,...
Woman injured after being attacked on Schuylkill River Trail in Center City; suspect in custody
A woman was injured after being attacked along the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia Friday morning.It happened on the trail in Center City, not far from South Street, according to authorities.Police were called around 9:15 a.m. after a woman reported she was beaten and robbed.According to police, the woman was on the trail taking pictures for an art project, when a man approached her and tried to snatch her cell phone.She was then reportedly thrown to the ground and beaten. The man allegedly threw her phone into the river and ran off.The woman was transported to Jefferson University Hospital for...
Rittenhouse Square Brownstone Sells After 15 Years on the Market
This Rittenhouse Square brownstone has been on the market since 2009. Now, 15 years later, it has been sold. A five-story, 7,155-square-foot Rittenhouse Square brownstone that was originally placed on the market 15 years ago has finally been sold, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property sold...
‘Her heart was in this school’: Block of 17th Street renamed in honor of beloved crossing guard
Geraldine Graves stood at the corner of 17th and Christian streets for 12 years, helping students get to the E.M. Stanton School safely. At a ceremony Friday, the 900 block of South 17th Street was renamed “Geraldine Graves Way.”
Pennsylvania updates guidance for incarcerated voters
Deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Deadline to return mail or absentee ballot: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Ahead of November’s...
In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford Township after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The...
Philadelphia 6 ABC Meteorologist is as Good as They Get
I met Karen Rogers a number of years ago at a Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia event. Rogers is undoubtedly one of the nicest members of the Delaware Valley media … a perfect blend of beauty, elegance, brains, kindness and Rogers is also a very humble person. Rogers has served...
At least 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Wynnefield Heights
Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Philadelphia Friday night.It happened around 7:30 p.m. along the 4100 block of Monument Road in the city's Wynnefield Heights neighborhood.Police say a car crossed into the opposite lane of traffic, which led to the collision.There is no word yet on how many vehicles were involved in this incident.At least one person was taken to the hospital after the crash. There is no word yet on that person's condition.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the police.
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