Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Punch Buggy Brewing Company, a Philadelphia brewery, will open its second outpost at 77 N.
Main St. in Spring City this Saturday. The new location in a former hardware store will serve a variety of beers and partner with Deezy’s Famous Cheesesteaks (with live music on select nights).
A Philadelphia team visited the Vatican on April 30 to present Pope Leo with the Liberty Medal ahead of his July 3 acceptance speech on Independence Mall.
The group offered a Wawa tote bag of Tastykakes, Villanova swag, and replica of Washington’s Acts of Congress to celebrate religious liberty.
Inquirer Food Fest will return on Nov.
14 with a new format featuring top chefs and local experiences. The event comes as Philly unveils its 76 most iconic foods ranking and other culinary news, including restaurant openings (like Mixteca in East Kensington) and special award coverage.
FloatLab, a public art space that lets visitors walk on water, will open in September along the Schuylkill River near Bartram's Garden (designed by artist J.
Meejin Yoon and his team) to offer unique river views.
SEPTA will offer free post-match rides from NRG station & boost train frequencies with extended hours and enhanced security to manage tens of thousands of World Cup fans traveling to Philadelphia Stadium.
Public health officials are preparing for the World Cup as millions of fans are expected to visit host cities.
In Pennsylvania, a measles outbreak in Lancaster County (about 75 miles west) and a base camp in Chester have raised alerts for infections like dengue and respiratory viruses.
A local video shows a Philly food challenge where the host eats iconic dishes over 48 hours.
The video was published June 10 and highlights popular local spots known for their classic flavors.
The Philadelphia 76ers have promoted 14-year NBA veteran Jameer Nelson to Vice President of Basketball Operations.
Nelson (a Chester native) will help guide scouting and player decisions with his deep local knowledge.
Spirit of Philadelphia will host four soccer-themed cruises featuring live entertainment, food and drinks, and fan gatherings near the skyline on the Delaware River.
The series starts on June 13 with an afternoon cruise for World Cup fans and continues on June 18, June 21, and July 2.
Philadelphia soccer fans can watch the World Cup this summer at many local venues.
Hotspots like Black Taxi, Fado Irish Pub, and the FIFA Fan Fest – opening today at Lemon Hill – will offer live music, food trucks and big-screen matches for all ages to enjoy.
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