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Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A long-time diner regular inspired his son to build a $1,500 Lego model of the restaurant, showing how family love + creativity can bring the community together. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marsha’s on South Street, Philly’s only queer sports bar, was raided on Feb. 20 after police responded to false claims of underage drinking + the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections confirmed no violations and has scheduled a follow-up inspection. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spirit is now streaming on Peacock and follows the underdog George Washington High School cheer squad that became the first from the district to compete in the nationals. Produced by Steph Curry & directed by local filmmaker Matt Howley, the four-part series captures the players overcoming personal challenges. The Philadelphia Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Flower Show wraps up today, offering expert lectures on sustainable gardening and climate adaptation—reminding gardeners to plant native species, use shade, and switch to electric mowers amid more heat waves and pests. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jabari Walker scored 22 points with four 3s and 10 rebounds against the Jazz on Wednesday, overcoming an early mishap when he scratched his new Mercedes (he said coach support kept him focused). Walker is expected to keep stepping up as the Sixers face tougher matchups. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Bryson Stott has posted a 2.150 OPS through six spring training games as the Phillies continue practice today; experts believe his strong early numbers will likely regress when the season begins & his performance remains an interesting statistical anomaly. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Flyers kept defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen in play today (despite trade rumors) and faced boos during a 0-3 loss to Utah, adding uncertainty as the trade deadline looms and fans express their frustration with the rebuild. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Moro Ojomo emerged as a key force on the Eagles' defense after nearly doubling his snaps and registering strong pressure stats in 2025. Entering his fourth season with free agency looming in 2027, he is eyeing a contract extension — his rising impact making him hard to replace. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ At Friday morning practice, the Sixers reported that Joel Embiid (oblique) and VJ Edgecombe (back) did not play while Kelly Oubre returned; Embiid remains sidelined and will be reevaluated next week as he misses upcoming games. Metro Philadelphia
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