Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Main Street in Manayunk will host Stroll After Hours every Thursday through July 30 from 6 to 10 p.m., offering live music, outdoor movies, food trucks & interactive art and family activities with local shops and restaurants extending their hours.
With the World Cup final match approaching later this month, local businesses have enjoyed a boost from increased tourist attention.
Philadelphia small business owners will soon use updated websites and special promotions to turn this surge into lasting growth.
Dick Wood Jr., the former president & CEO of Wawa, died peacefully at home at 88 on July 10; he led the company to 900 stores and free coffee will be offered in all locations on July 20 to honor his legacy.
The renovated Germantown Historical Society building on Market Square now hosts a visitor center, which opened on July 13 and offers maps, pamphlets, and a T-shirt shop to help tourists explore 20 neighborhood attractions (renovation cost $100,000).
Philadelphia students display nearly 200 original artworks at PAFA’s Fresh Perspectives: A Student Art Showcase, a project that explores America’s 250-year history.
Organized by Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia and local schools, the exhibition is open with admission included until July 27.
Louis Tomlinson's show at the Mann Center was canceled Saturday after a microburst storm damaged venue equipment + Ticketmaster is issuing refunds to ticket holders.
Philadelphia will keep burning trash in Chester for at least four more years while the new contract’s bidding is delayed six months to assess environmental impacts.
City Council will approve the contract, which involves three vendors, before it takes effect in January.
West Philly tenants face uncertainty as city officials and developers work to preserve nearly 1,000 subsidized rentals — a missed bidding deadline now opens the properties to market-rate buyers, and negotiations could take months.
A Philadelphia nursing team developed Vasowatch to track heart rate during contractions and predict postpartum hemorrhage more accurately.
With NIH funding, the team will begin a clinical trial across multiple hospitals to help offer timely treatment and improve maternal safety by 2028.
Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper said he did not authorize a Cameo video for Terry Thompson — he was unaware FanDuel would use it for a gambling promotion — and he would have declined if he had known.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is now examining the video.
On Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, fans saw the Home Run Derby where Kyle Schwarber finished runner-up after hitting nine home runs + Cardinals’ Jordan Walker won by hitting 12 in the final round.
Philadelphia hosts its Major League Baseball All-Star Game today at Citizens Bank Park, uniting the Phillies with longtime rivals for one night only.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will lead the National League team featuring Bryce Harper as fans prepare for a unique game experience.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ranked outside the top 10 in ESPN’s annual NFL survey, prompting debate on his leadership + team performance.
Critics say wins are a team stat while many fans argue that his play remains crucial to the Eagles’ success.
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