Crime & Safety

Philadelphia Residents Picking Up The Pieces With Repairs Months After Deadly Nicetown Explosion

Many windows are covered with plywood, there's broken glass, tarps covering holes, and piles of debris on roofs.

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September 29, 2025

It's been three months since a deadly explosion in Philadelphia's Nicetown section.

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"I don't think life will ever be normal again here," said Michelle Noland.

Many windows are covered with plywood, there's broken glass, tarps covering holes, and piles of debris on roofs.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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