Philadelphia's Portal is moving to a new spot

State of play: The Portal will remain offline as the team behind the project searches for a new location.

• Five undisclosed sites are being considered, which Portals director Joseph Callahan tells Axios are close to Center City and "fairly iconic."

What he's saying: Callahan stressed the Portal installation is staying in Philly.

• There's a "0% chance" the art installation isn't around for the city's 250th celebration in 2026, he said.

Catch up quick: An all-hours livestream connected Philly's Portal to several other Portal locations across the globe, including Dublin and Vilnius in Lithuania.

• The installation was taken offline in early January after its screen was damaged, most likely by a rock, per FOX29.
• Then in early February, thieves cut copper wiring from the Portal.

Threat level: The company hasn't had any issues with Portals in other locations besides Philly, per 6ABC.

• The city has a dubious track record with traveling art installations.

What we're watching: The group is seeking a six-figure sponsorship for the Portal but keeping the installation in Philly isn't dependent on a deal, Callahan says.

• A Portal spokesperson told the Inquirer last week that funding issues have delayed the installation's repairs.

What's next: Callahan is expected to provide updates about Philly's Portal on Wednesday morning.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to add new information from the Portals director.