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Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Childhood friends bought an old stone house in Mt. Airy in 2022 to live together communally; they share a bank account for the mortgage, maintenance, and utilities while managing separate spaces and common areas as they build a unique home life. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Washington Crossing Park will use a $536,330 grant to restore Thompson-Neely House — an 18th-century site where Revolutionary War troops sheltered — with renovations planned ahead of the semiquincentennial celebrations at Washington Crossing Historic Park. WHYY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local novelist Adam Cesare shares his perfect Philly day plan (excluding Sundays to hit Beiler's Doughnuts) by exploring used bookstores in Old City, enjoying a vegan lunch at Monster Vegan, and finishing with dinner and a movie at Royal Izakaya and PhilaMOCA. The Philadelphia Inquirer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Iron Stone Real Estate Partners transferred two former Hahnemann properties in Philadelphia; it donated the New College Building (245 N. 15th St.) to Drexel University on Dec. 31 and sold the Broad and Vine Parking Garage (1416 Wood St.) to the Philadelphia Parking Authority on Jan. 6. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ After selling his Graduate Hospital home mid-October, finishing technician David Snelbaker bought a 1,440 sqft Port Richmond townhouse with three bedrooms and a large backyard—ideal for gardening needs—closing on Halloween and moving in before Thanksgiving. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles completed their final practice Friday afternoon ahead of the playoffs — a session that helped sharpen game plans for postseason matchups. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Associated Press announced on Saturday morning the 2025 NFL All-Pro team, naming Philadelphia Eagles cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean for their standout play — a boost ahead of Sunday's playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Villanova defeated Xavier 67-50 in a college basketball game at Villanova University on Thursday, Jan. 8. The win marked a strong performance from the Wildcats amid a competitive season. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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