Good morning, Philadelphia.

Candelario Lamboy arrived in Philadelphia in the 1950s as a teenager and built institutions that gave voice to the Latino community.

His work in founding Spanish media, organizing festivals, and advising political leaders (key steps that promoted inclusion) laid a foundation for today’s vibrant community.

Philadelphia police are investigating hate graffiti at Roxborough High School after racist and antisemitic messages were written on Saturday night + community members removed the vandalism and added chalk messages of inclusion before the school reopened Monday.

Local distillers are reviving Pennsylvania’s lost rye whiskey industry by blending historic recipes with modern techniques.

At Dad’s Hat in Bristol (a farm-to-bottle distillery near the Delaware River), locally sourced grain creates a signature spirit that honors the state’s long whiskey tradition.

Philly Loves Bowie Week is underway until Jan.

10 with concerts, dance parties, film screenings, and themed karaoke events held at venues like City Winery, Brooklyn Bowl, and Union Transfer (tickets sell out fast).

At the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s Nature Preschool, children engage in outdoor play with pumpkins after Halloween and creative activities that research shows lower stress and boost attention.

Educators say nature-based learning encourages imaginative exploration and builds social skills — benefits that nurture a love for learning.

15-year-old Faridah Ismaila has launched nonprofit A Paint-full of Promise in Malvern to offer free monthly art classes for students; the winter wonderland session begins mid-January.

SEPTA has been running shuttle buses in place of mid-day Fox Chase Line trains since Monday, Jan.

5 to allow rail work, causing riders to add 30-40 extra minutes until trains resume Friday, April 3; buses connect stops at Wayne Junction, Olney, Lawndale, Cheltenham, Ryers, and Fox Chase.

Since Monday, Jan. 5, SEPTA replaced midday Fox Chase Line trains with shuttle buses (adding about 28 minutes to trips) on weekdays between Fox Chase and Wayne Junction to complete track work until April 3.

Philadelphia is expanding twice-weekly trash collection to 90,000 households north and east of Center City.

Residents on Monday or Thursday service keep their days, those on Tuesday or Friday receive twice collection, and Wednesday pick-ups add Saturday service+ recycling stays once weekly.

Philadelphia bars and restaurants are offering creative non-alcoholic cocktails this Dry January, with Leo hosting a spirit-free wine tasting (for $45) on Wednesday, Jan.

14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., while other local venues showcase similar mocktail menus.

The Eagles, seeded third, will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan.

11 at 4:30 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field while fans watch on Fox or listen on 94.1 WIP (ticket prices are about $200 or more).

The Phillies hired Don Mattingly as their new bench coach Monday morning—he brings coaching experience from the Blue Jays and Yankees and is expected to strengthen the team as they aim to end their World Series drought.

The 76ers lost a tight overtime game 125 to 124 against the shorthanded Nuggets Monday night — missed opportunities left key players frustrated.

The team will host the Wizards Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The 76ers will host a weakened Nuggets tonight at 8:30 p.m. EST at XFinity Mobile Arena — Nikola Jokic and three top players will miss the game.

The team comes off a three-game win streak after beating the Knicks.

Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly agreed to coach for a couple more years—after his 11-year-old son urged him to keep going during a family discussion.

Manager Rob Thomson said Mattingly does not plan to manage again and will work to build trust with players.