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Southeast Asian Market Hit by Storm | Philadelphia News
A sudden, violent storm tore through FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market, smashing tents, scattering inventory, and wiping out thousands in vendor losses—some hit $500 to $1,000 each—in just 10 to 15 minutes. Amid the chaos, vendors like Melissa Ngar, who’s run her family’s stall for over two decades, scrambled to protect their gear, with her dad and nephews literally holding down their tent as debris flew. Though no one was seriously injured, the damage is devastating, especially as vendors brace for a tough season ahead. Market organizers are clearing the wreckage and hoping to reopen this…
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