Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
The Made in Philadelphia Spring Market returns to Dilworth Park for a three-day event, featuring 60 local vendors selling handmade goods, food, and drinks.
Organized by Christmas Village in partnership with the Center City District, the market will run Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 for a family-friendly experience.
Philadelphia’s Division of Reentry opened a new resource center in North Philly Wednesday to support residents reentering society after incarceration.
The center is part of ongoing efforts by the Office of Public Safety *designed to strengthen local ties*.
Turks Head Wines plans to launch limited edition red and white blends (250-case production per wine) at its West Chester tasting room on April 23.
The wines honor America’s 250th anniversary and offer a commemorative toast for collectors and summer drinkers.
Philadelphia Zoo launches ZooTopiaries (including a 10-ft bald eagle, 7-ft tortoise and a mother-baby bear) and guided garden tours starting Saturday, April 18 at the zoo as part of America250.
Offered every Tuesday and Saturday through May 31, these tours spotlight the gardens' plants and wildlife.
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum reopened for its 2026 season with two new exhibitions, Revolutionary Family: The Biddles & American Independence and Radical Americana featuring art by Sophie Glenn and Jody Graff, and with upgraded gardens that include 12-foot rose pillars on view through Nov. 13.
Philadelphia tourism officials said summer visitor numbers may not grow as high as the hospitality industry predicted after a mixed Tourism Outlook event Tuesday (April 7), leaving plans to boost local travel in question.
Philadelphia will host Ivy Madness in 2027 at the University of Pennsylvania campus to mark the Palestra’s 100th anniversary.
The Ivy League tournaments will feature the top four teams competing for an automatic NCAA Tournament bid & Dartmouth opted out of hosting in New Hampshire.
The Flyers defeated the Devils 5 to 1 in New Jersey on Tuesday night.
Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored multiple goals and Nick Seeler finished with an empty net goal (a winning play) that boosted their playoff push.
With three games left, the Sixers risk playing extra play-in games if they finish below sixth; they need to tie or pass teams like the Raptors—given their tiebreaker advantage—to secure a playoff spot as the regular season ends Sunday, April 12.
Dante Nori, newly in the Reading Fightin Phils lineup and fresh from the World Baseball Classic with Team Italy, said the outfield is a no-fly zone as he praised Murr, Campbell, and Heredia for their strong play.
Manager Al Pedrique expects an entertaining summer in Reading.
The Phillies announced today that former first base coach Davey Lopes (longtime Dodger) passed away at age 80.
He served with the Phillies from 2007 to 2010 and was renowned for his base-stealing skills.
The Phillies failed to score against the Giants, extending their scoreless streak to 20 innings and marking their first road series loss against them (since 2013).
Manager Thomson plans lineup swaps ahead of their series with the Diamondbacks, with players Alec Bohm and Adolis Garcia set for a change.
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