Good morning, Philadelphia.

U.S. Navy veteran Jovian Patterson and friend Robert Haley have launched a nonprofit in Kingsessing that transforms vacant lots into gardens of culturally significant crops while teaching local farming; they plan farmers’ markets + a mini-park to benefit the neighborhood by the end of 2026.

Philadelphia libraries have served as warming centers for over 20 days this cold snap to shelter vulnerable people, though staff say they lack resources to handle mental health crises, substance abuse, and basic medical needs, and city officials will soon send reinforcement teams and adjust services.

A mural honoring the Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues was removed from West Parkside but will be recreated at the Stars Negro Leagues Memorial Park near the bronze statue of a Negro League player.

Construction will begin this spring and finish by summer as Haverford Square donates $30K toward the project.

The Art Commission voted to move the Joe Frazier statue from the South Philadelphia sports complex to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where it will be installed at the base of the museum’s steps later this spring (a choice meant to honor a true local champion).

Parents met with school officials Tuesday night to urge Radnor Township School District to update its AI policy after a student allegedly misused technology to create explicit images of classmates & concerns were raised about delayed responses.

Policy drafts will be reviewed on March 10.

Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order on Wednesday during a Chamber of Commerce event to launch PHL PRIME & ease the permit and licensing process.

The program will swiftly address challenges for qualifying businesses to foster economic development and support a clean, safe community.

A 40-unit government-backed housing project will debut in a couple months at 818 N.

40th St. near Drexel University and Penn in West Philly—aimed at serving households earning 20%-60% of the area median income. The $25 million project is a joint effort from Imani Homes, Mt. Vernon Manor and HopePHL.

The Phillies are developing prospect Gage Wood after his strong performance at Clearwater — where he impressed scouts — and he could debut as a starting pitcher later this season if his progress holds.

With Paul George suspended for 25 games, the 76ers now depend on Kelly Oubre (known for his size and athleticism) and Quentin Grimes (expected to tighten his defense) to drive the team’s offense as they try to secure a playoff spot ahead of the season’s final stretch.

On Wednesday night, the 76ers hosted the Knicks at XFinity Mobile Arena after a tough road trip, with key players like Joel Embiid (questionable) and backcourt members appearing tired; the Knicks came off a Pacers loss, intensifying the heated rivalry before the All-Star break.

Today in Clearwater, Phillies pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training as the team gears up for an NL East title push.

Fans will watch closely as roster changes bring up promising prospects (and a new opening day starter replacing Zack Wheeler during his recovery).