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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Narberth artist Emily Stewart turned her snowy yard into an art space by building three Swedish lanterns after a heavy snowfall — the fleeting installation brings neighbors together through wintry beauty. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Three local museums are presenting a retrospective of sculptor Syd Carpenter's fifty year career (spanning Woodmere, Maguire and Berman) with shows that explore her artistic journey and ties to African American history. The exhibitions are on view until May 24, March 29 and April 5 respectively. WHYY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Johnson & Johnson announced a $1B investment to build a cell therapy facility in Lower Gwynedd Township on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Gov. Shapiro said the project will create 4,000 construction jobs & 500 life sciences jobs, with $41M in tax credits and grants. KYW Newsradio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia has installed 76 new air quality sensors — displaying hourly updates on Breathe Philly — to give residents pollution data. A sensor at Stinger Square Park registered a slight rise during a recent Grays Ferry fire, and officials say the network will guide health advice during future air events. WHYY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants will celebrate National Margarita Day on Feb. 22 with special offers including creative margaritas and meal deals at spots like Condesa + El Techo, HiLo Taco Co., Sor Ynez, and Cantina Los Caballitos. Venues will host mixology classes and happy hours to add extra flavor to the celebration. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles will revamp their offense in 2026 with a new plan that improves play design (focusing on game planning, call sequencing, and layering) to outsmart defenses and boost on-field performance. Metro Philadelphia
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