The 8:30 Report: What Philly’s Talking About
Subway attack leaves a man dead: Four teenagers beat a man to death on the subway platform at 13th and Market yesterday afternoon in front of witnesses and a security official. The man, 36-year-old Sean Patrick Conroy, went into cardiac arrest soon after the attack and was pronounced dead at Jefferson Hospital at 3:09 p.m. One of the teens was apprehended, but three other suspects are still at large. [DN]
Sixers going absolutely nuts: The Sixers keep the pressure on in the East, destroying the Chicago Bulls 122-99 last night. The team’s only three games out of fourth place with 10 games to go and will pose a problem for anyone they face in the playoffs. Hopefully. [Inquirer]
Philly ward leaders steer clear of presidential endorsements: Most Philadelphia ward leaders plan not to endorse either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton for fear of causing unnecessary divisiveness within the ward. [Inquirer]
Spring cleaning: Mayor Nutter’s citywide clean-up day is scheduled for April 5th. Thousands of volunteers are needed, and those who participate will be given a barbecue at Lincoln Financial Field when it’s all finished. [NBC 10]
