Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
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Philadelphia will honor the 2000 block of Sansom Street as Philly's Funniest Block on Saturday, June 13 (5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) with a City Citation Ceremony featuring remarks from Councilmember Rue Landau and a comedy-inspired ribbon cutting that includes family-friendly activities, prizes, and local business specials.
Urban Outfitters will build a new Nuuly facility in Falls Township and expand its Navy Yard operations, investing at least $150 million (with potential for $50 million more) and creating 600 Bucks County jobs and 450 at the Navy Yard.
Violet Grohl played a sold-out set Friday at The Lounge at World Stage.
The 20-year-old singer, fresh off her debut album release, cut her 30-minute performance short because she felt unwell & thanked the crowd for their support.
Alchemy: The Sound of Color debuts at Morton Contemporary through July 5 — blending painting, music and projection-mapped light.
Los Angeles-based collaborators Donna and Mark Isham create an immersive exhibit that invites visitors to experience art with headphones.
The DAR has installed a bronze plaque at Historic Yellow Springs to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence + spotlight the unsung contributions of nurse Abigail Hartman Rice, though her name is not included due to lack of official records.
Pop-up shops in boarded-up storefronts on Market East are offering a fresh start — the Caribbean American Heritage Celebration took place Saturday at Club Friends Radio and Records to kick off Caribbean American Heritage Month.
The Meantime on Market initiative brings local businesses and cultural programming to a vibrant corridor.
SEPTA warns that leaving Lincoln Financial Field after World Cup matches may take two to three hours despite extra subway, bus, and rail service to handle up to 40,000 riders per game (the first match is on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m.).
Philadelphia’s four COVID-era resource hubs will close on June 17 as public health services move to 10 new community action centers throughout the city; some residents have urged officials to retain trusted hub locations amid expiring federal relief funding—city spokespersons say each site will adapt services to meet community needs.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has emerged as the best athlete in the city after tossing 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings from April to June.
He is the front-runner for the National League Cy Young Award — and remains an MVP candidate as the season continues.
Jhoan Duran kept his perfect record as the Phillies beat the Blue Jays 5—2 on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park — the team built an early lead with a two-run homer from Adolis Garcia and key RBI hits from Alec Bohm and J.T.
Realmuto. Duran earned his 16th save with 15.2 IP and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Eagles introduced coach Chris Kuper as their new offensive line coach to modernize the unit following coach Jeff Stoutland’s long tenure — he will work with run game coordinator Ryan Mahaffey and staff to blend tradition with innovation.
Mike Gansey, Sixers' President of Basketball Operations, said the team will keep its core — including Joel Embiid — as a focus while unveiling a collaborative front office structure.
He plans to work with head coach Nick Nurse and staff ahead of the upcoming draft.
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