Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Volunteers canvassed Philadelphia from 11 p.m. Feb.
25 to 4 a.m. Feb. 26 to count the homeless population during the annual Point-in-Time Count, a process that guides resource allocation. City officials approved a delay due to a winter storm for a more accurate tally.
Philly Fashion Week returned at the new Vault XXVII space today as local designers showcased four couture collections that open doors for emerging talent (marking 20 years of accessible high fashion).
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, celebrating its 150th anniversary, began as a showcase of industrial design at the 1876 Centennial Exposition & now tells community stories through art.
Its evolution marks a shift from industrial display to a modern cultural hub.
This weekend, culture fills the city as Flower Show (the nation's oldest) opens at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, Feb.
28 while Blue Man Group performs at the Miller Theater through Sunday, March 1; East Passyunk Restaurant Week and shows at Walnut Street and Perelman Theaters round out events.
Philadelphia’s School District presented a revised proposal on Thursday that now calls for shutting 18 schools instead of 20.
Russell Conwell Middle School (Kensington) and Motivation High School (Southwest Philly) would remain open, and a facilities town hall on March 12 will invite public input if approved.
At the Wednesday open house, local residents favored placing a permanent intercity bus terminal at 30th and Arch streets near 30th Street Station after evaluating three potential sites, and city officials will refine plans based on feedback over the summer before a final report later this year.
The Phillies are cautious as injuries hamper their roster—Marsh has hand soreness, Miller suffers back pain, Rincones has knee soreness and Kerkering faces a hamstring strain—after their Grapefruit League win over the Tigers Wednesday at BayCare Ballpark.
The Eagles are meeting college prospects at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis as they hold formal and informal interviews to evaluate players for the upcoming draft.
More details on additional meetings will be updated later.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat with a final score of 124 to 117 on Friday as Tyrese Maxey set a franchise record for most three-pointers.
The team will face Boston on Sunday with an 8 p.m. tip-off.
The Philadelphia Union will build on their 5+0 lead as they play tonight’s CCC match against Defence Force FC at Subaru Park while managing injuries and player rotation.
They also prepare for their MLS home opener on Sunday at 4 p.m. on Apple TV.
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