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.
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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.

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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

Costumed character performer from NJ accused of sex crimes involving minor in another state

The Philadelphia School District is poised to start a comprehensive review of its school buildings, that could result in school closures and consolidations. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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The Philadelphia School District is poised to start a comprehensive review of its school buildings, that could result in school closures and consolidations. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.
📸: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio

Philadelphia School Board president says closures are likely, with district expected to prepare for review of buildings

A woman who authorities believe was struck on I-95 earlier this month… has died and as KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, they are looking for the driver who may have hit her to come forward.

A woman who authorities believe was struck on I-95 earlier this month… has died and as KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, they are looking for the driver who may have hit her to come forward.

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

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