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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Brandywine Valley SPCA took in 33 cats and dogs displaced by Texas floods—brought in on two rescue flights to free up shelter space—and now offers them for adoption at its facilities in West Chester, New Castle, and Lindenwold. KYW Newsradio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Beaty, a longtime salvage expert in Philadelphia, will close his Beaty American Salvage business at the end of July after 50 years of keeping old items out of landfills. He said his mission was to save pieces from demolition—he now plans to use raw materials to make furniture. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge awarded New Jersey photographer J.G. $8.7 million after a Philadelphia man allegedly stole her naked photos from her phone and posted them on websites (the largest judgment of its kind under the new law) Monday. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 14, 2025, about 75 local residents met with WHYY journalists at City Hall—locals shared ideas on issues such as SEPTA service cuts and child care that will guide upcoming news stories in Philadelphia. WHYY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At Room 67, a tattoo studio on the border of East Kensington and Fishtown, tattoo artist Rachel Behm started Tattubu to hand-tattoo and bedazzle Labubus, the collectible keychains that have sparked a summer trend in Philly. Local shops and vending machines now offer these toys for $30 to $60 and the studio will host an all-day event on Friday—giving fans a chance to personalize their new accessories. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sixers' top pick VJ Edgecombe returned in his Summer League debut on June 25, scoring 28 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and adding four assists after missing four games with a wrist injury (he had been sidelined by thumb and wrist issues). The game against the Wizards changed its expected star duel when Tre Johnson missed the contest with hamstring tightness (altering the planned matchup). Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown had a chance to play baseball when the San Diego Padres drafted him, but he chose football and built a successful NFL career. He said he would rather score touchdowns than hit home runs—his unique journey shows his love for both sports. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union moved back into first place in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters’ Shield standings after they beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 at Subaru Park on Saturday night — their ninth clean sheet and 12th game without a loss, marking midfielder Alejandro Bedoya’s 300th match. Columbus Crew beat FC Cincinnati 4-2 in the Hell is Real derby while Vancouver Whitecaps lost 3-0 to Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United rose to second in the West with a 4-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes. Metro Philadelphia
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