Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Kalaya, a Thai restaurant in Fishtown/Kensington, won Outstanding Restaurant at Monday’s Beard Awards and chef Jesse Ito took Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic — Roxanne in Queen Village reopened today while Blue Warbler in Chestnut Hill previews an ambitious new restaurant.
Philadelphia hosts a busy weekend: today's Navy Yard Third Thursdays (Chapel Plaza) offers food trucks and lawn games; Friday ends the Under the Stars Film Festival (Clark Park) and Saturday features the Fishtown Beer Festival (Front Street), along with Cocktails for a Cause and LUMINISCENCE events.
The Manayunk Arts Festival returns Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 along Main Street, featuring 300 artists, live art battles and interactive experiences.
The free event will offer an emerging artist program, pop-up experiences and a 'Paint My Ride' competition by Carrera.
Philadelphia parks will host free outdoor movie nights in more than 20 parks beginning Saturday, June 20, featuring family favorites and blockbusters.
The screenings are organized by Park Friends Groups with support from Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, inviting locals to enjoy community movie evenings under the stars.
Judge Garcia blocked the board from voting to close Philadelphia Montessori today after the charter filed an emergency motion alleging unfair evaluation practices; the board later appealed the decision and still has a vote on Global Leadership Academy Southwest on its agenda.
During the first five days of the FIFA Fan Fest in Fairmount, the Philadelphia Parking Authority issued 3,169 tickets and canceled 181 errors for valid permit holders (workers covered almost 600 city blocks around East Fairmount Park).
Residents with incorrect towing charges will receive refunds.
The union representing 2,000 school district workers begins contract talks today with district officials to seek higher pay and clearer advancement paths as its current agreement expires Aug.
31.
Delaware County health officials detected measles in wastewater samples from the DELCORA treatment plant in Chester on June 9 and 11 — no human cases have been confirmed yet, but residents are urged to get vaccinated as 66 cases were reported in south central PA this year.
Julian Lurie, son of Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, is seen by insiders as a promising future leader who will bring fresh ideas to the team.
Philadelphia students also debut original plays at What Now: 2026 to share their vision for the city 25 years ahead.
Phillies prospect Andrew Painter had a rough outing on Wednesday in South Philadelphia as he gave up six runs in two innings (the team will decide his next start) and is set to pitch Tuesday in Washington if plans hold.
The Sixers are exploring trade options to move up from pick No. 22 for four promising prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft.
President Mike Gansey said the team will trade draft picks to boost its short term and long term chances as it gears up for the draft.
The Philadelphia 76ers have hosted in-person workouts with six NBA Draft prospects including Chris Cenac, Dailyn Swain and Koa Peat to evaluate frontcourt players and wings ahead of the upcoming Draft; the sessions will finish by week's end.
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