Crime & Safety
Philly Under Curfew Wednesday Night
Officials said there will be a citywide curfew from Wednesday night to Thursday morning due to looting and violence in the city.
PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia will be under a curfew overnight Wednesday due to numerous incidences of looting and violence that occurred Monday and Tuesday nights.
According to city officials, the curfew will be in effect at 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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It will be lifted at 6 a.m. Thursday.
During the curfew, grocery stores, restaurants and pharmacies may, at their discretion, choose to be open only for delivery services after 9 p.m.
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Businesses should also take appropriate measures to secure their facilities and to protect onsite and delivery employees, officials said.
See more coverage of the Walter Wallace Jr. protests and riots below:
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- Philadelphia Police Who Shot Man Monday Did Not Have Tasers
- Philly Protests: 91 Arrested, More Unrest Expected Tuesday
- Black Man Killed By Philly Police Prompts Protests, Violence
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