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Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local activist Michael Coard pledged on Saturday to restore the slavery memorial at the President’s House site on Independence Mall after federal officials dismantled its educational displays. He said his group will continue fighting to keep the memorial intact amid rising local concern. The Philadelphia Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent sinkholes in West Oak Lane and on the Schuylkill River Trail have caused lengthy repairs as crews tackle aging pipes and limited budgets. Experts at Temple say fixing leaks and clearing debris takes time to safely restore impacted roads. Metro Philadelphia
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia mobilized over 1,000 workers to combat a major storm that began Saturday night under a snow emergency — with officials enforcing parking rules, adjusting transit, and closing schools Monday — as residents are urged to follow safety guidelines. WHYY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health care workers gathered on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Philadelphia to introduce a Healthcare Bill of Rights urging lawmakers to block Medicaid cuts that will take effect in 2027; over 100 union members warned that new eligibility requirements and funding cuts will hurt hospitals and vulnerable communities. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers will host the New York Knicks today at 3:00 p.m. at Xfinity Mobile Arena after a 128-122 win over the Rockets + a 120-66 blowout by New York of Brooklyn, with the Sixers feeling healthier than in years. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers lost to the Knicks 112-109 yesterday on their final homestand game on Saturday — the team struggled in the third quarter — and will fly to Charlotte tonight for a Monday game with the Hornets at 7 p.m. EST. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Saturday, the Sixers lost 112-109 to the Knicks at the Xfinity Mobile Arena amid frustration over missed calls in the final moments. Head coach Nick Nurse and player Tyrese Maxey said disputed officiating affected the game as the team prepares for its next road trip. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ On Saturday evening, following a home loss, the Sixers signed center Charles Bassey to a 10‐day contract, which lets the team free up two‐way days for Dominic Barlow, Jabari Walker, and MarJon Beauchamp. The move will be reviewed as the team plans potential adjustments near the NBA trade deadline. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Phillies prospects Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter, and Aidan Miller are gearing up for the 2026 season as they expect to earn roles during spring training. Crawford will compete for a starting centerfield spot following a strong minor league performance, while Painter and Miller aim to refine their skills after setbacks. Metro Philadelphia
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