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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, members of Philadelphia’s largest teachers union voted 94% in favor to authorize a strike — a step that gives negotiators a tool in talks for a new contract set to expire on August 31. Negotiations will resume on Wednesday and focus on issues such as class sizes and additional pay for oversize classes. The Philadelphia Inquirer
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Pennsylvania increased its credit line by $500 million this month — approved by its board amid federal funding cuts — as part of a move to match its growing financial scale. The change follows similar steps by other top universities and comes with a cut in graduate admissions and a hiring freeze. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SEPTA runs with fewer funds than systems like New York’s MTA yet keeps rides cost-effective at about $5.90 per ride for nearly 790,000 daily riders in Philadelphia, proving it makes every dollar count. With state funding gaps prompting calls for more housing near stations & smart planning for the future, transit advocates say lawmakers must act soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia police will switch from baby blue tops to midnight blue shirts this fall, measured and paid for with unspent funds from last year's budget (costing $1.3 million). The change honors the department's long history and aims to boost a professional image (officials say it shows stability and presence). The Philadelphia Inquirer
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flamengo won 2-0 over Espérance at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night with goals from De Arrascaeta and Luiz Araujo as part of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and supporters from Brazil and Tunisia energized the match—boosting local enthusiasm. The team will host Chelsea on June 20th at 2:00 p.m. as the tournament continues in Philadelphia. Metro Philadelphia
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