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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Philadelphia unveiled 22 fiberglass replica Liberty Bells at a school district warehouse in Olney, each decorated by a local artist to reflect neighborhood stories. The bells were sealed for display and will later be distributed throughout all counties to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia's planned Museum of Sports has chosen the former Lit Brothers building at Seventh and Market for a 12,000 sqft space and seeks a financial backer to secure a lease and local incentives + if funding is secured, the nonprofit will open in three to four months to display rare memorabilia. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State data from the Arts Education Data Project shows over 70% of public school students take at least one arts course, with over 80% participating in Philly schools. Smaller districts, such as Somerset (7.5%) and Shamokin (11%), report much lower enrollment likely due to funding gaps. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Parker announced that starting Thursday, Philadelphia small businesses (earning less than $250,000 per year) can get free tax assistance to file their returns. The program follows a court ruling that ended an exemption for about 50,000 businesses and will use 19 preparers offering help in 13 languages. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers are showing strong play as Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George deliver key contributions this season. The team is on track for a deeper playoff run as their roster remains healthy and united—improving their chances as the regular season continues. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Flyers hit the halfway mark toward a 10-game losing streak after a tough loss to the Rangers at home as goaltending struggles + injuries affected the team. The club may make roster changes soon, with the front office set to weigh trade options before the deadline. Metro Philadelphia
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