People who live near a huge four-story fire in Northeast Philly had to evacuate their homes over safety concerns. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from neighbors in Frankford.

(Photo credit: Philadelphia Fire Department/X)

People who live near a huge four-story fire in Northeast Philly had to evacuate their homes over safety concerns. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from neighbors in Frankford.
(Photo credit: Philadelphia Fire Department/X)

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4-alarm fire in Frankford displaces dozens of nearby residents

The Blue Route is blocked in Delaware County Wednesday morning due to an overturned dump truck. I-476 northbound remains closed between the exits for Upper Darby and Villanova-Saint Davids. The crash happened shortly before 4 a.m., PennDOT reported. Drivers should try to get off at the Springfield exit and take Route 320 to avoid the mess.

The Blue Route is blocked in Delaware County Wednesday morning due to an overturned dump truck. I-476 northbound remains closed between the exits for Upper Darby and Villanova-Saint Davids. The crash happened shortly before 4 a.m., PennDOT reported. Drivers should try to get off at the Springfield exit and take Route 320 to avoid the mess.

I-476 north in Delco closed due to overturned dump truck

More than $20 million has been secured to reimagine two of the Franklin Institute’s exhibits that feature a couple of the institution's most iconic installations. KYW’s John McDevitt reports the science museum is celebrating its bicentennial year and looking forward to offering visitors new exploration and discovery opportunities for years to come.

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More than $20 million has been secured to reimagine two of the Franklin Institute’s exhibits that feature a couple of the institution's most iconic installations. KYW’s John McDevitt reports the science museum is celebrating its bicentennial year and looking forward to offering visitors new exploration and discovery opportunities for years to come.
📸: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio

Resuscitated Giant Heart and iconic locomotive to anchor $20M renovation of Franklin Institute exhibits

A man who worked as a costumed character at some local theme parks was arrested after investigators accuse him of sex crimes that involved a minor in another state.

The Mercer's County Prosecutor's Office say officials were contacted by law enforcement in Missouri about an investigation where an underage girl was talking to and exchanging child sexual abuse material with a 19-year-old from Hamilton.

He was identified by investigators as Don-Diego Parkman.

Officials executed a search warrant at Parkman's home, seized evidence, and took him into custody.

The Prosecutor's Office says they learned that over the past year, Parkman had various jobs as costumed characters and mascots... including at Six Flags and Sesame Place.

Officials filed a motion to detain Parkman, pending a trial.

📸: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio

A man who worked as a costumed character at some local theme parks was arrested after investigators accuse him of sex crimes that involved a minor in another state.
The Mercer's County Prosecutor's Office say officials were contacted by law enforcement in Missouri about an investigation where an underage girl was talking to and exchanging child sexual abuse material with a 19-year-old from Hamilton.
He was identified by investigators as Don-Diego Parkman.
Officials executed a search warrant at Parkman's home, seized evidence, and took him into custody.
The Prosecutor's Office says they learned that over the past year, Parkman had various jobs as costumed characters and mascots... including at Six Flags and Sesame Place.
Officials filed a motion to detain Parkman, pending a trial.
📸: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio

4-alarm fire in Frankford displaces dozens of nearby residents

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