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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A memorial held Saturday, April 4 at Ray's Happy Birthday Bar honored longtime South Philly steward Lou Capozzoli, whose decades of service shaped a local favorite; friends gathered to celebrate his enduring impact on the community. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Clover Market returns to Chestnut Hill with 340 curated vendors offering handmade goods, live music and kids’ crafts on Sunday, Apr. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 25 W. Highland Ave + enjoy food trucks and local art in a free outdoor event. Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Childs returns with her solo show 'She Gets Around' at Plays & Players Theatre from April 24 to May 17, where her personal stories are shared as scenes are arranged by audience choice. The actor and comedian teams with director Harriet Power to bring humor and memories to stage. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia’s PAFA will reopen its Historic Landmark Building on April 12 with an exhibition called 'A Nation of Artists' that celebrates American creativity. The reopening signals a cultural refresh, inviting the community to explore art + history in a landmark setting. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ A group of younger adults is reviving Yiddish culture by meeting biweekly at Clark Park — they practice language and cultural arts to reconnect with their heritage. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Camp Chloe near the South Philly Giant worry about being evicted as contractors clear parts of the encampment. Councilmember Squilla said the city is working with Tower Investments to delay evictions until homeless services can secure transitional housing for those affected. The Philadelphia Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wawa recalled iced tea lemon, iced tea diet lemon, diet lemonade and fruit punch pints sold in Philadelphia because a temporary equipment issue may have introduced an undeclared milk allergen; recalled drinks (sell-by May 15 to 19) were removed, and customers should dispose of them and contact Wawa for refunds. WHYY
- ➤ Since November, 120,000 Pennsylvanians have canceled their ACA coverage as rising premiums & loss of federal subsidies make insurance more expensive. Lacey Cassidy near Reading says her family dropped coverage to avoid steep bills while health advocates warn that this trend could lead to higher out-of-pocket costs. WHYY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ National Brunch Month fuels Philly's vibrant dining scene where restaurants including Front Street Cafe (farm-to-table favorites served daily 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Red Owl Tavern with a $25 Mimosa Brunch option, and Urban Farmer offering weekend specialties launch creative menus across Center City to East Market. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sixers lost to the Spurs in San Antonio on Monday night after Victor Wembanyama exited with an injury and Joel Embiid scored 34 points (with 12 rebounds), a result that exposed ongoing issues with ball movement. Philadelphia will face Kevin Durant and the Rockets in Houston at 8 p.m. Thursday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Flyers earned a 2-1 overtime win over the Bruins Sunday, moving into playoff position as rookie Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal and added his second assist in his first two games; he debuted last week after choosing Michigan State for his college career. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Spurs tonight at 8 p.m. EST at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Joel Embiid returns after a tough loss as he leads his team against rising star Wembanyama while both teams gear up for a strong playoff run. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union lost 2 to 1 to Charlotte FC Saturday at Bank of America Stadium, marking their sixth straight loss — after Danley Jean Jacques briefly equalized, Wilfried Zaha secured the win for Charlotte. Metro Philadelphia
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