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Obama arrives in Society Hill for Democrats' meeting

Update: President Obama has arrived at the Society Hill Sheraton, where he was greeted by protesters opposing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Update: President Obama has arrived at the Society Hill Sheraton, where he was greeted by protesters opposing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Some chanted: "Hey, Obama, we don't want no pipeline drama," and one held a sign with NOXL written in the style of Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, according to a White House press pool report.

I-95 has reopened, but a second closure is expected around 8:30 p.m.

A Flyers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center.

Obama is in the city to address a conclave of House Democrats at the Society Hill Sheraton.

Gov. Wolf and Mayor Nutter greeted Obama as he got off the plane.