Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has reopened its popular PHS Pop Up Gardens at 106 Jamestown Avenue in Manayunk and 1438 South Street, where a soft opening occurred on March 13 and an official grand opening is scheduled for March 27 that will offer food, workshops, and live music all season.
Philadelphia celebrated over 250 years of Irish contributions as hundreds attended a 9 a.m. mass at St. Patrick's Church on 20th and Locust Streets before joining a parade along 16th Street and JFK Boulevard that continued until 3 p.m.
Chefs Sunny and Manny Phanthavong from Vientiane Cafe will take part in a timed question and answer challenge for 76 seconds today at the cafe, where they aim to answer as many questions as possible in a race against time + the event highlights their quick wit and community spirit.
Philly Typewriter assisted Barry Partlo, who flew his prop plane from Clayton to its East Passyunk shop to retrieve his broken IBM Selectric — a family heirloom inherited from his mother.
The shop spent 25 hours rebuilding the machine as customers seek hands-on repairs over digital screens.
Philadelphia-based inventor and educator Stevie The Inventor released his new book 'Stevie The Inventor and the Spark That Started It All' today to encourage young readers to explore STEM.
A portion of book proceeds funds free Build-A-Bot classes in local schools (inspiring creativity and problem-solving among kids).
The Founding Philadelphia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. and Friends Select School hosted an independent school fair Saturday in Philadelphia to help families learn about diverse, personalized learning options offered by various schools.
Panelists discussed strategies to support students with different learning abilities while dispelling common misconceptions.
Philly AIDS Thrift awarded $404,557 in grants (its largest ever) to 33 nonprofits that provide HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support services in the region using funds from its thrift store.
The new grant program will help local organizations meet growing demand amid tighter budgets.
Union II hosted MLS Next Pro newcomers CT United on Sunday at Subaru Park as they aimed to extend season + the team rescheduled August matchups versus Cincinnati 2, moving the home game to August 8 at 12 pm ET and the away kickoff to 12 pm on August 30.
The 76ers clinched a 109-103 win over the Trail Blazers Sunday as Quentin Grimes scored 31 points & key plays came from Justin Edwards and rookie VJ Edgecombe.
The team will hit the road to Denver Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST to face the Nuggets.
The 76ers will host the Trail Blazers Sunday at 6 p.m. at XFinity Mobile Arena after a close win over the Nets, even as they miss key players (including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey) that could affect their playoff push.
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