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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After filing for bankruptcy, the owners closed Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee in Philadelphia, New York City, and at the Jersey Shore—city records show the Philadelphia restaurant was flagged closed by inspectors as early as February. The owners owe workers tens of thousands in wages and now keep two Black Turtle Coffee locations open in Philadelphia as they work to improve their business. WHYY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia police say that a deliberately set four-alarm fire gutted the vacant Admiral Court apartment complex at 48th & Locust last weekend tied to notorious landlord Phil Pulley and that more than 150 firefighters brought the blaze under control in about two hours with no injuries reported. The Philadelphia Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia trail projects in Manayunk, Chester, and Camden remain in limbo as the Department of Transportation—under DOGE scrutiny—has not signed contracts or released payments for over $60M in federally approved grants. Local advocates say the stalled projects, including a $13.7M Wissahickon Gateway connector and four other segments, will delay improvements for safe walking, running and cycling. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SEPTA GM Scott Sauer lobbied at the Pennsylvania Capitol yesterday to secure an extra $165 million so the agency can avoid 45% service cuts and close a $213 million budget gap — his detailed discussions with Senate leaders suggest they may soon make a funding decision. The transit agency faces tough choices if the needed funds are not provided. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a lawsuit with 27 states and the District of Columbia to require 23andMe to obtain expressed, informed, affirmative consent from customers before selling DNA data amid its bankruptcy proceedings. A sale hearing is scheduled for June 17—customers may file claims or delete their data by July 14 to protect their privacy. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo, 22, spoke on May 28 about his hard work and commitment to earn the starting corner role this summer—he aims to use his training camp performance to prove his ability on the field. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ At the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp on June 10, head coach Nick Sirianni said Jihaad Campbell is working on recovering from shoulder surgery and learning a new linebacker role. Saquon Barkley hinted he might retire one day but Sirianni confirmed he will play this season, and new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo promised to bring fresh ideas to the offense—reaffirming the team’s focus for 2025. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers are reviewing the futures of Ricky Council IV, Jared Butler, and Lonnie Walker IV as they prepare for the NBA draft and free agency. The team will decide on Butler's club option by June 27th and on Walker's by June 29th while evaluating Council's non-guaranteed deal—draft moves may favor younger, more athletic players. Metro Philadelphia
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