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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple University will serve as the volunteer hub for MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. The day will offer service projects such as a jobs fair, kids’ carnival, and reading initiative, and the Philadelphia Orchestra will close with a tribute concert at the Kimmel Center (free tickets online). WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia school district announced a pair of new schools based on a New York model at Thomas A. Edison High School (North Philadelphia) and celebrated steady gains in math, reading, and graduation rates. Officials detailed plans to repurpose aging schools and revitalize vacant properties with new housing partnerships. Metro Philadelphia
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aqua Vida partners with Level 28 at AKA University City to host a floating yoga series in January. Starting Monday, Jan. 12, residents can choose a 45-minute Pilates Express at 6 p.m. or a City Lights Floating Yoga at 7:15 p.m. on paddle boards above a heated pool. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ In Philly, local restaurants now offer healthy meal options with fresh bowls, smoothies, and high-protein lettuce wrap burgers available from venues like Juice Pod at Comcast Center, Shake Shack + HipCityVeg, and more. Tired Hands Brewing will debut non-alcoholic drinks during Dry January to suit clean-eating needs. Metro Philadelphia
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Metropolis Investment Holdings has listed the 36-year-old Shops at Liberty Place retail space for sale along Chestnut Street in Center City. The 147,201 (sqft) space is 77.7% (occupied), was bought for $30 million in 1999 and is managed by JLL. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles will host the 49ers in a wildcard playoff game on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field — they plan to use a strong offense and disciplined defense to build on their postseason success. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Trevor Zegras scored two goals to lead the Flyers to a 5–2 win over the Ducks on Tuesday. Philadelphia fans enjoyed an intense game following key trades and rising emotions on the ice — especially after Jamie Drysdale left the game following a hard hit. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Phillies are reportedly targeting free agent shortstop Bo Bichette to boost their consistent batting during this offseason. Executives face adjustments in infield positions and salary commitments if they sign him + the move could mark a key step in their push to win the World Series. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers will try to turn things around after a Monday loss by hosting the Washington Wizards at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at XFinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia), with Joel Embiid listed as probable and key players Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe expected to lead the effort. Metro Philadelphia
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