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Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia's 48 Record Bar is hosting a Galentine's event on Thursday, Feb. 12 (5 p.m. to 2 a.m.) with music, cocktails, tarot, and vinyl sales. Hyatt Centric and Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Rittenhouse Square also offer February packages for cozy celebrations for friends, couples, and pet parents. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia is rallying to reclaim its title as the nation's street art capital in the upcoming USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards; locals can cast daily votes through Monday, Feb. 16 to support the city’s 4,000+ murals. Metro Philadelphia
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, National Pizza Day gives Philly locals a chance to enjoy artisanal pies from neighborhood favorites like Revolution House, Dolce Italian & Assembly Pizza Co. The event invites residents to sample a variety of options from wood-fired classics to creative modern recipes. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will make his first appearance in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. ET as part of the All-Star festivities, while rookie VJ Edgecombe competes in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies invited non-roster pitcher Bryse Wilson to spring training as they look for Triple-A backups while key starters join the World Baseball Classic. Wilson, who pitched with Atlanta + Chicago, may be used as a starter if his performance improves under coach Caleb Cotham. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Knucklemania VI took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Feb. 8 with 18,000 fans in attendance. The event featured local fighters such as Zedekiah Montanez scoring a second-round KO and Patrick Brady retiring (notably donating his entire paycheck), delivering a night of intense fights for Philadelphia fans. Metro Philadelphia
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