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Pro-Palestinian Protestors Stop Traffic Along Ben Franklin Bridge (VIDEO) Pro-Palestinian Protestors Stop Traffic Along Ben Franklin Bridge (VIDEO)
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Stop Traffic Along Ben Franklin Bridge (Video) Traffic along the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia came to a stop Saturday afternoon, March 2 due to pro-Palestinian protestors. The demonstration began outside City Hall before migrating to the bridge at approximately 2 p.m. The protestors could be heard chanting "Free Palestine" and "From the river to the sea Palestine will be free." Videos of the protest were shared to Citizen. Protests have been widespread since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, sparking a war between Israel and Gaza.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Philly Area Liquor Stores Closed Due To Looting, Officials Say Philly Area Liquor Stores Closed Due To Looting, Officials Say
Philly Area Liquor Stores Closed Due To Looting, Officials Say All liquor stores in Philadelphia — and one in Montgomery County — are closed after the looting that took place throughout the city on Tuesday night, Sept. 26.  "Last night, at least 18 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores were looted," said Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board spokesman Shawn Kelly.  "Fortunately no employees were hurt, although some were understandably shaken." Every location in Philly and the Cheltenham Plaza location in Wyncote stayed closed Wednesday, Sept. 27, "in the interest of employee safety and while we assess the damage and loss that occurred," Ke…

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by Mac Bullock
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Philly Police ID Suspects In Center City Beating Philly Police ID Suspects In Center City Beating
Philly Police ID Suspects In Center City Beating Police in Philadelphia say they have identified seven of the eight suspects in the beating of a 33-year-old woman near City Hall last month.  The assault occurred on Feb. 23 around 7:12 p.m. at 15th and Chestnut Street, when several people in a group knocked her to the ground, Daily Voice reported.  Police said the suspects punched and stomped on the victim until she was unconscious. She was treated at Jefferson Hospital for injuries to her head, face, and body, they added.  Now, the department says they have identified most of the people they believe are responsible. Police said criminal…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Gunman Opens Fire In Philly's Center City: Reports Gunman Opens Fire In Philly's Center City: Reports
Gunman Opens Fire In Philly's Center City: Reports Philadelphia police are investigating after a gunman opened fire in Center City early Monday, Jan. 9, multiple outlets report.  Shots were reportedly fired near the intersection of 15th and Market Streets at around 8 a.m., reports indicate. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, they added. Traffic was shut down for about an hour as police worked the scene.  Police investigating a shooting that happened outside City Hall. 15th street back open now. I’ll have details for you as we get them.@NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/l5Vw4oRg0Z — Miguel Martinez-Valle (@MiguelMValle) Januar…

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by Mac Bullock