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PHILADELPHIA — The mayor of Philadelphia says news reports about security measures to be instituted for Pope Francis' visit to the city may have deterred people from attending events over the weekend.
Mayor Michael Nutter told reporters Monday “You all scared the s--- out of people.” He later apologized for what he called his “intemperate remark” and said he expected “a timely and terse email” from his mother, admonishing him.
Nutter also blamed a lack of communication between Philadelphia and its neighbors and information that leaked out over the summer before plans were finalized.
“Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims walked through our city and enjoyed a wonderful, joyous and spiritual experience,” Nutter said.
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man will spend five to 10 years in prison for using a machete to attack a man standing with his ex-girlfriend at a bus stop.Jason Butler, 27, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and terroristic threats once attempted homicide and other charges were dropped.Prosecutors say Butler confronted the woman about $400 she owned him from a court settlement, and then argued and nearly fought with the eventual victim, Frederick Pryor III on Dec. 8.
