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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The rescheduled Mummers string band competition will take place at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. after extreme winds and snow on Jan. 1 forced a delay (tickets cost $12 to $25) and viewers can watch it on TV and online. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Over 26 Fishtown and Northern Liberties venues will host the first Dry January Bar Crawl this weekend with mocktails, zero-proof cocktails and food specials offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and organizers plan to showcase creative nonalcoholic options for a fresh start to 2026. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Cuban jazz artists Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez will perform a one-night-only concert on Jan. 22 at Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center. The event is part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s 2025–26 Jazz Series that blends Havana rhythms with classical and modern jazz. Metro Philadelphia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Thomas Jefferson University design adaptive clothing for clients with disabilities as part of a fashion course. They work with real clients like Teto Saunders and Rachel Updegrove to create garments with magnetic closures and accessible features (supporting those underserved by traditional designs). WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, SEPTA restored its morning Regional Rail express service when additional Silverliner IV railcars returned to service after federally mandated inspections—commuters are urged to check timetables as some trips now bypass stops. The Center City trolley tunnel also reopened, though further train car repairs continue. KYW Newsradio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC no longer broadly recommends hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines for all children, but local school requirements remain unchanged as Pennsylvania mandates these shots for kindergarten and additional grades, and New Jersey keeps its standards; parents may still apply for exemptions (according to state officials). WHYY
- ➤ Philadelphia Department of Public Health warned that travelers at local hubs including Philadelphia International Airport (Jan. 7 from 7:50 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and 30th Street Station may have been exposed to measles from a confirmed case. Officials advise checking vaccination records and seeking care if symptoms develop. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ A traveler with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal A East, Gray III 30th Street Station, and an Amtrak train on Jan. 7, potentially exposing others to the virus. Health officials urge those present to verify their vaccination status — and watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and rash. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After an overtime loss, the Sixers will seek a comeback when they face the Raptors today at 7:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, although Joel Embiid and Paul George remain questionable for the game. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ During Sunday’s playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles lost 23+19 to the 49ers and now face many questions about coaching, player roles, and the offense as the offseason begins. The team will evaluate its strategies to bolster performance for next season. WHYY
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