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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with volunteer companions — who help ease loneliness through regular visits that include assistance with errands, outings and enjoying music — while ensuring volunteers complete background checks, training and receive a stipend. WHYY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A trial is underway for Charles Fulforth, 41, and Kelvin Roberts, 42, who are accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home on Meredith Road at 2 a.m. on Dec. 8 and fatally shooting 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio while seriously injuring his 62-year-old mother (investigators say the men targeted the wrong house). KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia police are asking the public to help identify three occupants seen in a white Toyota Sienna minivan that was used in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old on July 3 in East Germantown & the department offers a $20,000 reward for tips. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia police charged Eric Franklin (40) after he shot a bystander (27) on July 18 during a road rage incident on the 600 block of East Indiana Avenue in Kensington while aiming at a 29-year-old driver who returned fire and fled; both men were questioned with the driver later released. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Delaware County officials warned residents about contractor George Cook (44) of Holmes (GC’s Contracting) who tricked customers out of thousands and used church bulletins to reach victims; he was arrested last week while out on bail for earlier scams. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zoe Levenstein, 17, of Fairmount became the youngest storyteller with Historic Philadelphia’s 'Once Upon a Nation' program and now entertains visitors near Carpenters’ Hall with history tales like a 1798 bank robbery—she grew up exploring these historic sites with her family. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ District Council 33 released contract vote results on Monday after 9,000 members cast their ballots on a tentative deal that ended a week-long strike. Union leaders said that if members did not approve the deal, they would have to return to the negotiating table — a move that could trigger another strike. WHYY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phillies lost two games to the Angels after unveiling the 2026 All-Star Game logo and placed third baseman Alec Bohm on the injured list after he fractured his left rib. The team now prepares to host the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series (with Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez starting) as they look to regain momentum before the trade deadline. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ J.T. Realmuto and his wife Lexi hosted Faith and Baseball Night at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, where Casting Crowns led a worship set as fans stayed despite a rain delay and an 8-2 loss to the Angels. The couple shared how their Christian faith guides them through sports and life ups and downs — a message that resonated with many in attendance. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led his team to a Super Bowl LIX win on Feb 9 and built a strong roster with players like Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson. He turned a struggling team into a championship contender – showing that great quarterbacks create their own winners. Metro Philadelphia
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