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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prevention Point Philadelphia opened emergency warming centers yesterday at 9 p.m. at its headquarters to help unhoused residents as Code Blue weather began — partnering with Project HOME to offer safe overnight spots until 6 a.m.; the centers, which hold 30 people with rotating entry, also accept donations. KYW Newsradio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Verizon resolved an outage that disrupted calls and data services for more than 10 hours Wednesday — customers in Philadelphia and elsewhere experienced interruptions, and the carrier apologized while promising account credits to those affected. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Art Commission has approved relocating the 1,800-pound Rocky statue to the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. The move (costing about $150,000) reclaims its historic home that inspired the film’s iconic training scene. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show themed 'Rooted: Origins of American Gardening' will take over the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Feb. 28 to March 8, featuring floral exhibits, shopping, and craft sessions for local visitors. The event celebrates American gardening traditions and supports community green projects. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ This weekend, locals can enjoy Center City Restaurant Week with dining deals, a Dry January pub crawl in Northern Liberties and Fishtown serving zero-proof cocktails, and MLK Day events that offer volunteer opportunities across the region. WHYY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson addressed the Chamber on Wednesday, presenting a survey showing local businesses remain cautious amid inflation, which she expects to fall to 2% by year end despite tariff impacts. She also noted fewer jobs last year and warned that AI could change hiring trends. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia officials broke ground on AveArts 2.0, a $150 million makeover for South Broad Street. The first phase begins Jan. 30 in front of the Kimmel Center and wraps up in June & later work will extend changes to Washington Avenue with fewer lanes and a tree canopy. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia today launched a free business tax prep program for small businesses earning less than $250,000, with in-person and virtual services provided by 19 vetted tax experts + organizations. The Department of Commerce seeks additional bilingual providers until Jan. 27 to expand capacity in select neighborhoods. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles lost fan confidence after a season marked by predictable play calls and missed chances; the team removed offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo as it plans to adjust its offense next season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Major League Baseball will announce the 2026 Hall of Fame class on Tuesday evening, with four former Phillies vying for induction. Voting percentages for Bobby Abreu, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, and Cole Hamels will determine if one of these local stars earns a Cooperstown spot. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Phillies officially signed international prospect Francisco Renteria for $4 million today as the 2026 international signing period kicks off + a promising addition to the roster. The 17-year-old outfielder from Maracaibo shows promise for power hitting + solid fielding and is expected to develop into a key player. Metro Philadelphia
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