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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two separate stabbings happened Saturday night in Philadelphia when an argument on South Yewdall Street led to a 56-year-old woman dying after being stabbed multiple times with a knife and a later fight in Kensington left a man in his 40s critically injured after being stabbed with a screwdriver—police arrested the suspect from the first incident and are still searching for the suspect in the second. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Bucks County man Miles Pfeffer (facing first-degree murder charges) will begin his trial on Monday after he is accused of fatally shooting Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald more than two years ago near (17th Street and Montgomery Avenue) during his patrol amid a recent surge in robberies and carjackings. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State report found that Pennsylvania districts are increasingly using emergency permits—issued with just a bachelor’s degree—to fill teacher gaps as certified teaching numbers dropped more than 60% since the 2010–11 school year. The shortage, which is straining urban areas like Philadelphia and rural counties alike, is prompting advocates to urge lawmakers to boost funding—an effort aimed at improving student outcomes and district finances. Spotlight PA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia region is under an extreme heat warning until Wednesday—temperatures could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012 and the heat index may reach triple-digit levels—posing serious risks for vulnerable residents and outdoor workers. Relief is expected Thursday with a thunderstorm bringing cooler weather Friday. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flyers GM Daniel Briere acquired center Trevor Zegras—trading Ryan Poehling along with a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick—to strengthen the team’s center position. The 24-year-old Zegras is expected to boost offense while addressing his past injury issues as he resumes play. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will continue talks with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and Pittsburgh's Rooney family about NFL teams’ stadium needs—he did not confirm any state funding for new arenas. He also mentioned discussions on bringing NASCAR to Philadelphia to support a busy sports schedule next year. Spotlight PA
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