Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
🏘️ Community
Residents and visitors gathered outside the National Constitution Center (a local cultural hub) on Wednesday for Hoagie Day, where 30,000 free turkey hoagies were handed out as part of Wawa Welcome America festivities ahead of July 4th.
🚧 Accidents
On Wednesday morning, a SEPTA train derailed in North Philadelphia with 50 passengers aboard and no injuries, causing Regional Rail delays as crews re-railed the train by 7 a.m. and shuttle buses transported riders, with full service expected for Thursday morning.
💼 Business
Winners Ice Cream opened in Graduate Hospital, serving homemade flavors and inviting locals to post notes celebrating small wins on its wall.
Owner Anh Nguyen operates the shop at 1610 South St from noon to 10 p.m. daily, with single scoops starting at $5.75.
🎭 Culture
Brandywine Workshop and Archives invites visitors to explore 'We' The People, an exhibition using prints and an interactive map to trace Philadelphia’s communities and migrations (open until Oct.
26). The exhibit challenges visitors to rethink who shapes local identity.
South Philly's water ice martini, created in 2002 by Anthony Cardullo, is sparking a summer trend as local bars serve versions like Saloon’s best-selling Iceberg.
Popi's and Triangle Tavern offer colorful variants, and bartender Danny Childs will debut spiked gelati (made with foraged fruit) in Northern Liberties this fall.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will come to Philadelphia for July 4th celebrations at the Navy Yard, where free public viewing is scheduled (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday) before it departs at 9 a.m. Monday.
Philadelphia's July Fourth concert One Philly: Unity Concert for America will feature Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots, and Meek Mill on Ben Franklin Parkway beginning at 5 p.m. with fireworks later — Mayor Parker hired ESM Productions for the event at a cost of $15.5 million funded by taxpayers.
🎓 Education
Immaculata University president Barbara Lettiere, an alumna and former board chair, announced she will retire next summer after a decade at the helm; the university will then begin a national search for her replacement.
📰 Lifestyle
Philadelphia welcomes a new wave of restaurants and bars opening in July, from Academy Grill's dinner service beginning July 7 near Germantown Academy to Chibanos' fusion sandwich shop opening today in Washington Square West (Italian cocktail bar and vegan cafe included).
🏈 Sports
Former Sixers guard Quentin Grimes signed a four-year, $60 million deal with the Lakers, ending his stint in Philadelphia after he was acquired from the Mavericks in exchange for Caleb Martin and a 2030 pick.
Philadelphia sports buzz continues as the U.S. men’s national team prepares for its World Cup knockout round while the Sixers signed Dean Wade to a four-year, $39M deal, the Phillies' new outfielder Derek Hill decorates his cleats (a nod to art) and Eagles training camp starts July 28.
The 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Celtics on Wednesday in a blockbuster trade that sent Paul George and several draft picks to Boston.
The move reshapes the team’s championship outlook and sets the stage for future success.
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