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Franklin Mall Reopens Friday After Small Fire and City Safety Clearance

City inspectors cleared the Northeast Philadelphia complex following post‑fire safety reviews.

Overview

  • The Department of Licenses and Inspections granted permission to resume operations after a temporary shutdown that began Saturday.
  • Management says the blaze was small and confined to a single tenant space, though the specific location has not been disclosed.
  • The mall is operating normal hours, with its website listing 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the rest of the weekend.
  • Repair work continues in affected areas, and management has asked visitors to expect a less polished appearance during the fixes.
  • The reopening comes as the 1.8‑million‑square‑foot property remains for sale at roughly 68% occupancy, following tenant losses including AMC’s theater closure and URBN’s Reclectic relocation this week.