Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Several local groups are marking MLK Day this long weekend to honor Dr. King's legacy of civic engagement.
Residents can join free museum access, volunteer workdays, and a tribute concert on Monday, Jan. 19 at city venues.
Last week, two dogs were shocked on Center City sidewalks when a 60-pound Samoyed mix near Fourth & Pine and an Italian greyhound near North 23rd & Cherry experienced electrical jolts; both pets are recovering after their owners reported the incidents to PECO and local authorities.
The 197th Philadelphia Flower Show is six weeks away and will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in early March.
Preview renderings reveal a fantasy display with giant root-like forms — a nod to American gardening history.
Philadelphia residents can cut heating costs by sealing air leaks in doors, windows, and outlets using affordable fixes like door sweeps and window kits (costing under $20).
Experts say a small investment goes far in keeping homes warmer during winter.
Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts is set for a 10-year, $150 million greening project — to create more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, greenery, outdoor dining and art installations — after a groundbreaking on Wednesday.
Work on the first block near the Kimmel Center will begin later this month and continue through 2027.
Philadelphia Midwife Collective will turn a 100-year-old house in Germantown into a new birth center with two birthing suites, exam areas, and a community room for classes.
The center is scheduled to open in spring 2027 to offer low-risk mothers a home-like option.
After a tough playoff exit, the Eagles begin evaluating free agency options today as they look to re-sign key talent.
Players such as Dallas Goedert, Nakobe Dean, and Jaelan Phillips face different paths as the team plans for a competitive 2026 season.
Temple announced Tuesday that assistant coach Bill Courtney died suddenly at 55 — he joined in June 2025 and brought over 30 years of coaching experience from stops including Cornell and Miami.
The Philadelphia Sixers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-107 on Thursday, Jan.
15 with Donovan Mitchell scoring 35 points and Dominick Barlow exiting with a back contusion — the team will host the Cavaliers Friday at 7:00 p.m. as they seek to rebound.
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