Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
🎭 Culture
Penn Museum will host CultureFest!
Holi on Saturday, Mar. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harrison Garden as families throw colored powder and enjoy interactive activities (art-making, live music, dance performances, and a marketplace) to welcome spring.
The Flower Show hosts a citywide contest where Philly residents pinpoint the locations of garden-themed photos this week—engaging the community in a fun exploration of local spots.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is reintroducing pay-what-you-wish admission on Friday nights to make art more accessible for locals after months of leadership drama — the change aims to boost attendance and remind residents that art remains a community asset.
📰 Lifestyle
Philadelphia native and musician Aaron Fisher, known as No Sir E, has shared his detailed Wawa Rewards Optimizer Guide online to help locals get the best deals.
He will perform at Ortlieb’s in Northern Liberties later this month & the guide has drawn 130,000 views.
🏈 Sports
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Atlanta Hawks today at State Farm Arena at 6:00 p.m. The team is missing key players Joel Embiid, Paul George, and VJ Edgecombe as it battles for a playoff spot while the Hawks, coming off a win, aim to narrow the gap.
Philadelphia Union look to break a two-game losing streak tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Subaru Park as they seek their first points against the strong San Jose Earthquakes — a clash of contrasting tactics that could shift early season momentum.
The Flyers acquired defenseman David Jiricek after the trade deadline while keeping Rasmus Ristolainen because offers did not meet team expectations.
General manager Daniel Briere said the move supports the team’s rebuild in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers lost 125-116 to the Hawks Saturday in Atlanta after star Tyrese Maxey suffered a hand injury in the final seconds despite scoring 31 points.
Head coach Nick Nurse said Maxey will get X-rays and an update will follow.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jordan Davis to a three-year, $78M extension with $65M guaranteed, making him the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history.
The deal secures him for the next four seasons as the team plans further moves on its defensive line.
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