Good morning, Philadelphia.

The 31st annual MLK Day of Service took place early Monday at Temple University (its first time since 2009) at Pearson/McGonigle Hall, where volunteers built literacy kits and book arks and hosted a kids’ carnival with educational activities.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said the event showed strong community spirit.

Grassroots organizers held a workshop Monday, Jan.

19 in Germantown to show residents how to oppose rising development that could push out longtime neighbors. The session, organized by GREAT, stressed that every resident must act to protect affordable housing & maintain a mixed-income community.

The Junior League of Philadelphia will host Après in the City: A Snowed-In Social on Feb.

21 at Attico Rooftop in Center City. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and offers a ski-themed escape with an open bar, appetizers, and activities to support local initiatives (tickets cost $125).

Manayunk will host the Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl on Saturday, Jan.

31, with a 9:30 a.m. run that kicks off a day of live ice carving, craft beer specials and chowder samples along Main Street. Additional activities include a winter market, live music and Chinese New Year Lion Dancing.

Philadelphia unveiled 22 artist-designed Liberty Bell replicas ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The fiberglass bells, created by local artists, will be installed across neighborhood business corridors (from Chinatown to City Hall) for free public viewing throughout 2026.

A new water report shows that 37% of Pennsylvania’s waterways remain impaired, with 852 more miles added since 2024 (an increase longer than a drive from Philadelphia to Erie).

State officials say focusing on small headwater streams could quickly boost water quality as new standards for the Delaware come soon.

Since 2023, Philadelphia-area nursing homes have paid nearly $5.3 million in fines for safety violations, affecting almost half of 182 facilities and including a Bristol Township center that incurred a $418,000 fine following an explosion that killed three as state officials require plans of correction.

After losing its federal status, a three-location clinic received $9.5 million from Penn to form a new legal entity and continue serving low-income Philadelphians.

The clinic will compete for a $4.2 million annual grant in March (new setup began in July).

Philadelphia welcomes new restaurants and bars opening as the new year begins, featuring European inspired bistro fare, Latin Asian fusion and sushi twists.

Neighborhoods from South Street to Fishtown debut innovative menus that invite diners to explore fresh tastes.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (named an All-Star starter for the first time in 16 years) led a 113-104 home win over the Pacers with 29+ points, eight rebounds and eight steals.

The win improved the record to 11-11 as the team will face the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman outlined a draft strategy that prioritizes offense, focusing on rebuilding the offensive line, adding pass catchers, and selecting starters with picks like Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy and Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor.

The plan aims for immediate impact plus long-term depth.

The Sixers host the Pacers today at 7:00 p.m. at XFinity Mobile Arena — the team aims to bounce back from recent losses while the Pacers look to build on their wins.