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Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Grocer, a new West Philly grocery store founded by two UPenn graduates, is set to open later this summer at 60th and Walton — offering a meal-kit exchange that lets SNAP recipients swap kits for hot meals. The initiative addresses food security challenges amid new SNAP work requirements. WHYY
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers and Sixers Youth Foundation hosted their annual gala last Thursday night and raised a record-breaking $2.6 million for youth programming. The event featured appearances by Sixers stars (Allen Iverson, Julius Erving, Tyrese Maxey) and live music as part of the team’s 25th anniversary celebration. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ A 17-year-old student from Tacony Academy Charter High School risked his own safety to help a woman with a seizure when her pickup truck was still running on a Tacony street last Thursday evening. Neighbors applauded his quick thinking as emergency services arrived to take over. The Philadelphia Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bookhaven, a long-loved used bookstore in Fairmount, closed after nearly 40 years due to the owners' declining health and the building is now listed for sale while a community book sale may be planned based on the sale timeline. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Theatre Company will debut Pulitzer Prize-winning James Ijames' new play 'Wilderness Generation' this spring. The drama follows four cousins at their grandmother's house over a weekend of family ties & tensions, running through May 3 as part of the James Ijames Pass series. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Tigers Jaw released their seventh album, Lost on You, on Mar. 27 in Philadelphia. The record was produced with Grammy-winning Will Yip and the band will perform at Union Transfer on Apr. 16 at 8 p.m. (support from Hot Flash Heat Wave and Creeks is set). WHYY
- ➤ Honey Hollow Book Fair’s ticketed Preview Sale will take place on Friday, May 15 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Honey Hollow Nature Center — tickets cost $10 online or $12 at the door while local booksellers offer collectible, signed, first editions and other rare finds. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Two new exhibits at Andalusia Historic House present Revolutionary War family stories and local art. The shows run from March 30 to Nov. 13 and offer a look at key artifacts & narrative quilts by local artists. WHYY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rethinking its levee design along Cobbs Creek—setting an 8-foot proposal instead of the original 15-foot plan to manage flood risks in Eastwick. The city's Office of Sustainability will soon release a seven-point plan that may include voluntary home buyouts and enhanced stormwater measures. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Board of Education passed a preliminary budget this week that cuts spending by $225 million for the next fiscal year. Students, parents & teachers voiced concerns about school closures at a recent meeting. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman said the team is good at picking players as 14 of 15 day-one and day-two picks are now starters — analysis shows other teams see big drop-offs on day three. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Hornets today as Kelly Oubre returns after missing eight games with a sprained LCL and elbow — he says his injury is now managed, boosting the team's postseason push in Charlotte. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain) is questionable for today’s Sixers game against the Hornets in Charlotte, while Kelly Oubre Jr. (left elbow sprain) remains doubtful and Joel Embiid returns after a right oblique injury with a strong performance. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Today the Phillies replaced the longtime Harry the K’s with the Ghost Energy Deck at the ballpark, sparking debate among fans over a cherished piece of local history (a sign of changing traditions). The Philadelphia Inquirer
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