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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 11 years after pit bull Forty was stolen from a Mayfair yard on the 3000 block of Longshore Avenue, Animal Care and Control scanned him in Burholme and his owner from Luzerne County picked him up — he is now set to live comfortably with his family. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PAFA and Woodmere Art Museum have joined forces to present 'Bodies and Souls' (a two-part contemporary art exhibit featuring the Kohler Collection) with shows at Woodmere in Chestnut Hill until June 7 and at PAFA in Center City until July 12. WHYY
- ➤ Former First Lady Jill Biden will launch her book tour from Philadelphia this June, promoting her memoir View from the East Wing. The tour begins at the Miller Theater on June 9 following the book’s release on June 2. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ On National Cheesesteak Day, several Philly spots are celebrating with unique offerings, including a special one night collaboration between Skinny Joey's and Dolce Italian at Chestnut St (reservations available online). Other vendors offer varied twists with limited time menus and classic flavors to honor this local tradition. Metro Philadelphia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia experts say that as warmer weather lengthens allergy season because of climate change, improved treatments are easing symptoms such as runny noses. They advise residents to keep windows closed, change clothes after being outdoors, and use pollen trackers (if available) to limit exposure. KYW Newsradio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ John's Water Ice reopens on April 6 and the Southeast Asian Market returns April 4 at FDR Park — rooftop bars like Bok Bar welcome guests, cherry blossoms bloom along key streets, and the Phillies host their home opener on March 26. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday at XFinity Mobile Arena as Jared McCain returned from a West Coast trip. The shorthanded team relied on rookie VJ Edgecombe while facing a Thunder squad that had won 11 straight games. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Fans will celebrate the Phillies season kickoff on March 26 with watch parties at local spots like Dock Street Brewery (Fishtown and South Philly), Brooklyn Bowl, Red Owl Tavern, and Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, where game-day specials and extended happy hours offer a festive start to baseball season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Phillies announce their Opening Day roster for Thursday at Citizens Bank Park with 11 new players and several lineup changes (including a revamped bullpen) as pitcher Andrew Painter will debut on March 31. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia signed Riq Woolen to a one-year prove-it deal and considers draft prospect Colton Hood as a potential long-term solution if Woolen departs next season. Hood (an Eagle’s Landing Academy alumnus and nephew of former Eagle Roderick Hood) excels in both man and zone coverage and could fill the role. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe scored 35 points as Philly fell 123-103 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night with Jared McCain returning to a warm home crowd. The team will face Chicago on Wednesday as Paul George comes back from suspension. Metro Philadelphia
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