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infrastructure1 year ago

"Federal Grant of $159M to Unite Philly's Chinatown with 'Stitch' Plan"

Philadelphia's Chinatown Stitch project, aimed at capping the Vine Street Expressway to reconnect the divided neighborhood, has received a $158.9 million federal grant. The project, supported by local officials and community leaders, plans to cover the highway with green space and improve pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. The preliminary design and engineering stages are expected to continue through 2025, with construction potentially starting as early as 2027.

via NBC Philadelphia|
#chinatown#federal-grant#infrastructure
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Philadelphia City Official Arrested on Multiple Highways, Mayor Expresses Concern"

A Pennsylvania State Trooper attempted to pull over a grey Infiniti sedan on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia, leading to the arrest of both drivers for resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, disorderly conduct, and other related charges. One of the arrested individuals was revealed to be Celena Morrison, the city's executive director of the Office of LGBT Affairs. The incident, captured in a circulating video on social media, has raised concerns and is currently a developing story.

via NBC Philadelphia|
#arrest#crime-and-justice#lgbt-affairs
local-news1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor's Office Staffer and Spouse Arrested on Multiple Expressways

Celena Morrison, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs, and their spouse, Darius McLean, were arrested during a traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia. The incident, captured on video, shows a State Trooper attempting to arrest the couple, leading to charges of resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and disorderly conduct. Mayor Cherelle Parker expressed concern over the video and stated that she will refrain from further comment until the investigation is completed.

via CBS Philly|
#cherelle-parker#local-news#pennsylvania