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Arsonist Targets Philly's Independence Hall National Historical Park Arsonist Targets Philly's Independence Hall National Historical Park
Arsonist Targets Philly's Independence Hall National Historical Park A Christmas Eve fire at one of Philadelphia's most historic sites was set intentionally by an arsonist, investigators believe.  Multiple agencies were called to Independence Hall National Historical Park in Old City at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24 after a patrol officer found "a large fire engulfing the basement" at Carpenter's Hall said the National Park Service in a statement.  US Park Rangers of Independence National Historical Park are seeking tips from the public to aid an ongoing fire investigation – see more at https://t.co/x0gpv5n7qK#USParkRanger #independencenhp #SeeSometh…

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Overturned Onions Clog Traffic On Philly-Bound Ben Franklin Bridge Overturned Onions Clog Traffic On Philly-Bound Ben Franklin Bridge
Overturned Onions Clog Traffic On Philly-Bound Ben Franklin Bridge Traffic was backed up on the Philadelphia-bound Ben Franklin Bridge after a tractor-trailer overturned, authorities said. The trailer was transporting onions, which were tossed across the highway above the Old City section of Philadelphia, NBCPhiladelphia.com reported. DRBA alertTwitter/ Delaware River Bridge Authority One westbound lane was closed. Two others remained open after the 11 a.m. crash, the Delaware River Port Authority said.

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by Jon Craig