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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated on Feb. 7 with breakfast-themed ice cream flights. Milk Jawn will serve cereal-inspired scoops at East Passyunk & Northern Liberties starting at 9 a.m. while Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will debut special treats at Chestnut and Frankford. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia celebrates Black History Month with free, family-friendly events across multiple venues (including the African American Museum, Betsy Ross House, and Convention Center), featuring museum exhibits, interactive workshops, and author talks running through February. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Black talk radio station, WURD Radio, is using its platform to champion history and culture amid government pushback, relying on a legacy that began with the Philadelphia Tribune in 1884. President and CEO Sara Lomax said the station will continue fighting to keep Black voices heard. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Visit PA launched a winter hotline that uses pre-recorded voices in classic Pittsburgh and Philly accents to guide travelers on local attractions; live operators will take calls on Friday evenings through Feb. 23 (1-877-SNWFUN1). WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia school officials are reviewing proposals to close and consolidate underused school buildings (announced in January) that follow lessons learned from Chicago's massive closures in 2013. Educators and community members want clear communication and strong support as the district navigates enrollment challenges. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia School District and Mayor Parker announced a Facilities Master Plan — a long-term investment in modern, equitable school environments — that will reassign affected students to facilities with comparable or improved conditions as the plan moves forward in coming months. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Super Bowl week guide helps Philly fans choose between the Patriots, featuring former Eagles talent, and the Seahawks, who have impressed with key plays. The guide outlines strengths of each team plus highlights top spots to watch the game on Sunday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers meet the Warriors tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST at Chase Center (coming off a win over the Clippers) with Embiid sitting out for load management. Key players like Maxey are set to lead as the Warriors field a lineup missing Curry and others. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is returning to top form after recovering from a series of injuries. He is averaging 29.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists — with standout games against the Kings and Pelicans, he is key to his team's push this season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers are eyeing trade moves ahead of the NBA deadline to bolster their lineup—players such as Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon may be traded as the team weighs adding talent while managing cap constraints and keeping a strong playoff push. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers will stick with their roster at the trade deadline Thursday afternoon to maintain playoff hopes — the team will rely on Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and others despite Paul George’s 25-game suspension. Metro Philadelphia
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