Four-Alarm Fire in Fishtown Injures a Firefighter and Screws Up Morning Commute
Warehouse Fire in Fishtown. A four-alarm fire at a warehouse in Fishtown has left one firefighter injured and caused SEPTA to warn that, “It’s going to be a rough morning.” Your commute on the El, the No. 15 trolley, or through the roads near the blaze at Front and Girard is going to be a struggle. SEPTA is running shuttle buses between the Huntingdon and Spring Garden Stations on the Market-Frankford Line. Good luck, you guys. [Philly.com]
Jason Babin Tweets Fake Hitler Quote. Eagles defensive end and staunch defender of the Second Amendment, Jason Babin, tweeted, yesterday, a picture of a sign that read, “Remember this quote? ‘To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens.’ – Adolf Hitler.” The problem, though, is that the quote can’t actually be attributed to Hitler. Oh, and that 140 characters probably isn’t enough context to justify the use of a Hitler quote, regardless of its accuracy. [Deadspin]
Camp Counselor Arrested. An EducationWorks counselor at the day camp at Grover Cleveland Elementary has been arrested for allegedly punching an eight-year-old camper in the mouth, knocking out one of the kid’s teeth. [6 ABC]
SEPTA Violated Lobbying Regulations. SEPTA has been found to have violated regulations that require organizations to disclose payments to its Washington lobbyists. Each instance will cost SEPTA a $100,000 fine. Good thing they’ve got tons of cash, so it won’t be an issue. Oh, wait … [Inquirer]
Tuition Goes Up. A three percent tuition increase will be enacted by the board of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Local universities affected include West Chester, Cheyney and Kutztown. [Philadelphia Business Journal]
Notorious Philly Murderer Dies. Robert “Nudie” Mims—the 69-year-old founding member of the Philadelphia Black Mafia who was convicted and sentenced to life for leading the gang that robbed a South Street furniture store in 1971 while shooting two victims and dousing another in gasoline and setting him on fire—died Monday in a Minnesota prison. He was transferred there when he had gained too much power and influence in the Pennsylvania correctional facility system. [Inquirer]
Boat Explodes in Sea Isle. A man is in serious condition after he was flown to Crozer-Chester following a boat explosion in Sea Isle City. The man was supposedly gassing up his boat when it exploded. He suffered serious burns to his upper body. [NBC Philadelphia]