Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
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🎭 Culture
Opera Philadelphia extended the contracts of General Director and President Anthony Roth Costanzo and Music Director Corrado Rovaris through May 31, 2029, announced Monday as the company builds on recent successes with increased productions and robust fundraising.
The Philadelphia Art Museum presents a retrospective of Noah Davis, the abstract artist who painted scenes of Black life and had a six-year career before dying at 32, through April 26 (the final stop of his international exhibit).
🎓 Education
Philadelphia School District is weighing a shift from remote to in-person classes this week as icy conditions leave streets hazardous — Monday was closed, Tuesday online, and Thursday and Friday are half days; Superintendent Tony Watlington said safety is the priority.
🏈 Sports
Phillies general manager Dave Dombrowski noted the team may add power hitter Eugenio Suarez (pending a trade for third baseman Alec Bohm) as free agency losses and rival moves prompt them to look for extra firepower ahead of Spring Training.
The Sixers beat the Bucks 139-122 on Tuesday night in a snowy game as Milwaukee played without star Giannis due to a calf injury.
Philadelphia will host the Sacramento Kings at 7 p.m. on Thursday as the team builds on its home success.
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