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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Love, Chestnut Hill returns this weekend along Germantown Avenue with shopping & a raffle that offers gift baskets for purchases of $25 or more at local stores on Saturday, Feb. 7. Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia’s U.S. Mint sculptors use both traditional and digital methods to translate history into detailed coin and medal designs. The facility near Independence Hall is busy creating pocket-sized art as veteran artist Phebe Hemphill noted the challenge of sculpting with limited space. Spotlight PA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal and private grants of nearly $29 million were announced Wednesday to fund 30 Delaware River watershed conservation projects, including a South Philadelphia wetlands park and a Bird Safe Philly initiative to reduce bird collisions, and the funding will support habitat improvements and stream restorations across PA, NJ, DE—and NY. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Parker proposed building a new modular home factory at Logan Triangle, a 35-acre vacant site, to boost affordable housing and create local jobs. Residents welcomed the plan with cautious hope as they recall previous stalled redevelopment efforts in the area. WHYY
- ➤ Two barges carrying 21,000 tons of salt for Philadelphia are stuck in icy Delaware River, delaying delivery to the Fairless Hills port. Officials said icebreakers are working to free the barge carrying 6,000 tons while a second barge carrying 15,000 tons is being redirected for truck delivery. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 76ers have finalized a multi-year contract for forward Dominick Barlow with a team option for the 2026-27 season. Barlow — a versatile player over 40 games — is set to contribute noticeably on both ends. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ After a four-game win streak, the 76ers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115, as Joel Embiid scored 35 + VJ Edgecombe had a strong rookie showing. The team will face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at 9 p.m. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The 76ers have signed former 2022 first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a 10-day deal to add needed depth after trading away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon. The move will help the team meet NBA roster requirements as it finalizes further adjustments. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers traded promising prospect Jared McCain to the Thunder on Wednesday for a 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks. The deal boosts Philadelphia’s future assets & comes after McCain averaged 6.6 points in 37 games this season. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a trade on Feb. 4 to acquire James Harden from the Clippers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick. The move means the Sixers now face tougher competition in the East as playoff battles heat up. Metro Philadelphia
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