On Saturday, I drove past 40th and Walnut, where the library, McD's, Fresh Grocer and Bridge are located.? There were 3 police cars stationed there, maybe one on a bike, with nothing apparent going on, like they were expecting a problem.? It was around 6 pm...
Paul -----Original Message----- From: Frank <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:17 am Subject: [UC] Police action I left my place on Woodland Terrace around 11:15-ish on Saturday night, intending to take the trolley into town. I saw several police vans and an ambulance at the portal when I turned the corner. Two more vans arrived as I walked by. A couple of guys were being handcuffed. I ended up putting my iPod headphones into my pocket and walking to Chestnut St. to catch a bus. On the way there I saw police on every corner. The entire area seemed chaotic.? ? I've been taking the trolley around the same time on Friday and Saturday nights for a few months. Lately, with SEPTA using shuttle buses on several lines, there have been larger than average numbers of people waiting for the next eastbound trolleys. I'm talking 20-30 people at a time. A few weeks ago, in addition to this now larger number of people at the portal, a group of about 50 arrived at once from north on 40th St. (Maybe a movie let out?) A fight broke out. Some SEPTA police were in their vehicles and did nothing that I saw. A trolley arrived and people rushed onto it, some of us ducking, expecting shots. The trolley rocked when some of the fighting crowd slammed against it. The driver managed to leave the station and I have no idea what happened after that.? ? Frank? ----? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the? list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see? <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.?
