Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Probation officers from Washington visited YEAH Philly at Family Court last Wednesday and Thursday — learning community methods that help youth feel safe — as part of a project to adopt fresh ideas in probation work.
Vendors returned to FDR Park Saturday after a storm destroyed stands and severely damaged the Southeast Asian Market a week ago.
Business owner Melissa Ngar said she saved her stand (Melissa Khmer BBQ) and community donations of over $18,000 are helping vendors rebuild, though recovery may take months.
Family members and advocates gathered on Sunday morning at Spruce and 18th St. to honor CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes, whose death spurred calls for safer bike lanes and concrete barriers.
City Council and Philly Bike Action support measures aimed at protecting cyclists from oncoming traffic.
Philly enjoyed clearer air on Sunday as a cold front from eastern Canada lifted the smoky haze, but experts warn that shifting winds could bring more wildfire smoke in coming days — sensitive groups may need to take precautions if the conditions worsen.
City officials have opened My Market East on East Market Street as a gallery to gather ideas on restoring its past vibrancy.
The space is open Wednesday through Saturday until July 31 for residents to share their thoughts.
A new study from The Civics Center shows only 22% of 18-year-olds are registered in Pennsylvania, due in part to strict preregistration rules and a narrow post-primary window.
Local advocates propose easier preregistration + stronger school drives to boost youth turnout.
The Phillies lost 6-1 to the Mets Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park as their offense stalled while Mets starter Nolan McLean struck out 10 and early runs gave the visitors an advantage.
They will host the Dodgers tomorrow night and the Yankees next weekend.
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