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Names released for Philly parking garage collapse victims as demolition starts
local3 hours ago

Names released for Philly parking garage collapse victims as demolition starts

Stepan Shevchuk was identified as the worker killed and Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr. are presumed dead after a precast concrete failure caused a Grays Ferry parking garage near CHOP to partially collapse; demolition began with a crane and wrecking ball as recovery and safety monitoring continue, with officials warning of noise and dust and a community meeting planned, and flags at half-staff in memory of the workers.

via CBS News|
#collapse#demolition#ironworkers
Judge orders President's House slavery exhibits to remain unchanged amid legal battle
local23 hours ago

Judge orders President's House slavery exhibits to remain unchanged amid legal battle

A federal appeals judge has ruled that the exhibits about slavery at Philadelphia’s President’s House must stay as they are for now, as lawsuits over a Trump-era executive order continue. Some panels had been reinstalled after earlier rulings, but a stay halted restoration; critics argue the online “new exhibits” update and removals amount to sanitizing history, while the National Park Service navigates the ongoing dispute.

via CBS News|
#legalruling#local#nationalparkservice
Seven-Story CHOP Parking Garage Collapse Kills One, Two Missing
us-news1 day ago

Seven-Story CHOP Parking Garage Collapse Kills One, Two Missing

Shocking footage shows a seven-story parking garage under construction at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia collapsing after a precast roof segment failed, killing one worker and burying two others who remain missing and presumed dead; two more workers were hospitalized but released. OSHA will lead the investigation, the site is closed, and deconstruction of the wreckage is set to begin as officials continue to search for the missing workers and determine what happened.

via New York Post|
#construction#deaths#osha
Tragic Collapse in Philadelphia: Garage Under Construction Claims Life, Two Missing
local2 days ago

Tragic Collapse in Philadelphia: Garage Under Construction Claims Life, Two Missing

A parking garage under construction in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry area partially collapsed after a roof segment fell onto a stairwell, triggering a progressive collapse through seven floors. One person died, two others are missing, and two survived and were treated before being released; rescuers proceed cautiously due to the risk of further collapse.

via The New York Times|
#construction-accident#grays-ferry#local
ICE Deploys to Philly Airport to Bolster TSA Amid Shutdown
politics17 days ago

ICE Deploys to Philly Airport to Bolster TSA Amid Shutdown

ICE agents were stationed at Philadelphia International Airport to support TSA amid staffing shortages caused by the partial government shutdown, with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner warning agents to uphold the Constitution and laws and promising prosecution for misconduct; DHS says the presence helps minimize disruptions, travelers offered mixed reactions, and no immigration-enforcement arrests were reported during the deployment.

via WHYY|
#government-shutdown#ice#immigration
Philadelphia braces for No Kings protest as nationwide rallies roll out
politics18 days ago

Philadelphia braces for No Kings protest as nationwide rallies roll out

Philadelphia will host a No Kings rally at City Hall on Saturday, with a noon start and a march down the Ben Franklin Parkway, followed by speeches around 1:15 p.m.; road closures and SEPTA detours are planned as dozens of regional protests spread across the Philly area and nearby states, part of a nationwide movement organized by Indivisible opposing what organizers call authoritarian excess under the Trump administration.

via WHYY|
#indivisible#no-kings#philadelphia
Trump floats ICE at airports to aid TSA; Philly travelers react
politics20 days ago

Trump floats ICE at airports to aid TSA; Philly travelers react

With TSA officers unpaid during a partial government shutdown, President Trump proposed moving ICE agents into airports to help with security. Philadelphia travelers offered mixed views—some questioning ICE’s fit for airport screening and others supportive if it enhances safety—while no formal changes have been announced and DHS did not respond.

via CBS News|
#government-shutdown#immigration#philadelphia
Infant dies, mother gravely hurt as private ambulance crashes in Philadelphia
local26 days ago

Infant dies, mother gravely hurt as private ambulance crashes in Philadelphia

A baby girl, Marian Harris, died and her mother was left in critical condition when a private ambulance driver — reportedly the infant’s grandfather — ran a red light and crashed into a Honda at Frankford and Harbison, with the ambulance speeding without lights or sirens. Investigators say he could face DUI charges as the medical examiner reviews the case and police continue the investigation.

via CBS News|
#ambulance-crash#baby-death#dui
Frankford ambulance crash leaves infant dead, mother critically injured
local26 days ago

Frankford ambulance crash leaves infant dead, mother critically injured

In Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, a private ambulance transporting a mother and a one-month-old collided with another vehicle around 5:15 a.m. The infant Marian Harris died and the mother was hospitalized in critical condition. The ambulance, operated by Medstar EMS, was traveling at high speed without lights or sirens. Police are investigating; the driver, reportedly a family member, may face DUI charges, but no charges have been filed yet as the investigation continues.

via NBC10 Philadelphia|
#ambulance#crash#dui
11-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Mother's Boyfriend in Philadelphia Domestic Dispute
crime1 month ago

11-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Mother's Boyfriend in Philadelphia Domestic Dispute

An 11-year-old boy took his mother’s semiautomatic handgun and fatally shot her boyfriend during a domestic dispute in Southwest Philadelphia, near the 1100 block of South Peach Street, around 11:40 p.m. The mother and the boy were detained for interviews as detectives investigated; investigators found the gun registered to the mother, and authorities say the case remains active with no charges announced yet.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#crime#domestic-dispute#gun-violence
Mid-Atlantic snowstorm piles up record daily totals across PA, DE and NJ
weather1 month ago

Mid-Atlantic snowstorm piles up record daily totals across PA, DE and NJ

A powerful nor’easter dumped heavy snow across the Mid-Atlantic, breaking daily records in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Trenton and Wilmington. By midday, Atlantic City neared 17 inches and Philadelphia about 14 inches, with Mount Holly forecasting up to 20 inches; Sussex County, Del., saw as much as 19 inches, and parts of Monmouth and Middlesex counties in New Jersey reported over two feet. While these are notable daily records, meteorologists say the winter’s total snowfall is unlikely to reach long‑term seasonal records, which exceed about 70 inches in some winters. The storm should taper off this afternoon with potential coastal flooding in low‑lying areas, and additional snow is possible later in the week.

via WHYY|
#delaware#new-jersey#philadelphia