🌱 Train Station Threat + Jim's Steaks Rebuilds + On The Way To Wawa

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Philadelphia Daily, fresh off the presses. Follow along for the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on...

• A suspicious device caused 30th Street Station to be evacuated on New Years' Day.
• Jim's Steaks on South Street plans to fry again after fire.
• A man driving to a Wawa survives the Port Richmond explosion.

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But first, today's weather:

A.M. rain; breezy in the p.m.. High: 61 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Well, that's a good reason for a train being delayed. Police say 30th Street Station was temporarily evacuated on New Year's Day due to a suspicious device. The suspicious device was found inside the train hub between platforms five and six but the bomb squad responded at 10:43 p.m. and cleared the device as non-explosive. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
2. Should we get in line now for our Jim's cheesesteaks? Philadelphia cheesesteak lovers, your cheesy dreams are one step closer to becoming a reality at one local cheesesteak shop recovering after a devastating fire over the summer. Jim's South Street cheesesteak and hoagie shop posted renderings of the new building on its Twitter account Sunday afternoon along with a new year's message that says it will open this year. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. Only a gas explosion can get in the way of a Wawa run. Chris Heinsinger and his girlfriend were looking to grab a bite to eat before making their way home after New Years' Eve when they drove through a street that exploded suddenly from a gas leak in Port Richmond. "I remember everything. The smell, the taste of the debris, it's still fresh in my head," Chris Heinsinger said. (6abc Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Soccer Boosters Meeting - Keystone Academy Charter School (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Now, if these two babies grow up, find each other and fall in love this is the perfect Hallmark Channel movie! Two New Year's babies were born at the exact same time at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
• I ... Want ... You ... To Know ... that Alanis Morissette musical 'Jagged Little Pill' opens at Kimmel campus this week. The Broadway show, which features the hits 'Ironic' and 'You Outta Know,' will play at the Academy of Music through Jan. 15. ( PhillyVoice)
• You had us at 140 Sushi items! Rittenhouse Square is now home to Kura Revolving Sushi Bar's 43rd location and the very first one in PA. Located at 1721 Chestnut Street, Kura Sushi features a two layered conveyor belt system that circulates throughout the entire restaurant with various sushi plate offerings. In total Kura features over 140 menu items. (Wooder Ice)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Patty-Pat Kozlowski

About me: Patty-Pat Kozlowski has been writing community news and Philly-cenric Op/Eds for over 20 years. A Jill of all trades she's been a stand-up comedian, chef, DJ, newspaper editor, food trucker and Parks Director for Philadelphia Parks & Rec as well as a community relations/legislative aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.

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