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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ SEPTA said the Doylestown Line was delayed yesterday at Oreland Station after a train fire required an evacuation and officials quickly extinguished the flames while examining the train's systems to determine the cause. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State-supported universities warned lawmakers on Wednesday that tuition hikes will come if funding remains flat. Temple University in Philadelphia expects a 3.5% to 4% increase and Penn State approved hikes for in- and out-of-state students — prompting discussions on rising costs and the role of new technology. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Students and community advocates voiced concerns about proposed school closures at a Board town hall on Thursday—arguing that limited funding and rushed plans will harm academics and community bonds. The board remains in review and has not yet made a final vote on the Facilities Master Plan. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Phillies veteran Aaron Nola pitched for Team Italy in his first WBC start on Wednesday, throwing five shutout innings to help secure a 9-1 win after Team Italy upset Team USA on Tuesday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Fourteen Phillies players took part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic across 10 teams. After pool play, seven have returned to Clearwater + the remaining will compete today in quarterfinal games in Miami and Houston. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Eagles signed LB Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract worth $7.3 million (with $4.3 million guaranteed) to boost their young defense, and he is expected to share snaps with Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith and Brandon Graham. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Eagles signed 32-year-old Jonathan Jones to a one-year deal + the move adds depth at cornerback and may let Cooper DeJean shift to safety. Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion who spent last season with the Commanders, brings valuable veteran experience. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Matt Cord, the long-time PA announcer for the 76ers, is retiring after nearly 30 years this season. He will join WMMR as a DJ for the midday show (continuing his career in Philadelphia sports media). KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Phillies utility player Otto Kemp is set for a bigger role in 2026 as spring training saw him earn more at-bats and promising power numbers (he hit 16 Lehigh Valley home runs last season); his planned shift to left field depends on teammate performance and his own health. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles have signed punter Braden Mann to a four-year extension worth $14M + $7M guaranteed. Mann, who posted a career-best 49.9-yard average last season, will bolster the special teams unit in upcoming games. Metro Philadelphia
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