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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Love City Brewing will open a two-story tasting room (5,884 sqft) at 4323 Main St in Manayunk this Spring, featuring a full bar, retail area and event space in a historic building. Co-owners Melissa and Kevin Walter said the venue will host private events and vendor markets. Metro Philadelphia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State universities were flat-funded this year despite asking for a 6.5% increase and raised tuition by $25M as they prepare for falling enrollment. Cheyney (a historically Black college) received a $5M earmark to improve transfer pathways with a Philadelphia community college. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Sharif Street (51) is a frontrunner to replace retiring Rep. Dwight Evans and if elected will be Pa.’s first Muslim member of Congress; he holds moderate views on Gaza and counts both Jewish and Muslim community leaders among his supporters. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency launched a $35 million loan program to help private and nonprofit developers, municipalities and housing authorities expand affordable rentals for residents at risk of homelessness or domestic abuse. Applications will be accepted until 2 p.m. on April 1. WHYY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the American Red Cross warns that a 35% drop in blood supplies due to high flu activity & winter weather puts local hospitals at risk; donors who give blood by Jan. 25 can win a Super Bowl trip package including tickets, round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and a $1000 gift card. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia mental health advocates say suicide risk is higher in warmer months, not during winter holidays, and urge community members to check on friends and loved ones for signs of isolation or depression + encourage the use of crisis lifelines for immediate support. WHYY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Building and Construction Trades Council will loan $50M to PHA to rehab the Brith Sholom apartments into 340 low-income senior housing units in West Philadelphia as part of Mayor Parker’s HOME initiative. PHA will repay the loan over 15 years at 4+1/2% interest. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey will receive his first-ever signature sneaker from New Balance—planned for later in 2026—as he builds on his rising profile after being named an All-Star starter. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers fell to the Suns 116-110 as key absences & a difficult third quarter led to the loss. The team will host the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7 p.m. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Eagles are eyeing cornerback Jermod McCoy for the 2026 NFL Draft as he shows elite speed and smart play that could boost the team's defense — he brings strong turnover ability and may pair well with Quinyon Mitchell for a tighter pass defense. Metro Philadelphia
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