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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia restaurateur Ken Silver of Jim's South St. said his beef supplier now charges about $1 more per pound than a year ago following a 50% price increase seen when his restaurant reopened after a 2024 fire—he is absorbing the higher costs and expects prices to drop after the summer grilling season. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Opera Philadelphia will reactivate the former Macy’s retail space on Market Street this fall by hosting a series called Pipe Up! that partners local groups such as BalletX, the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, and FringeArts—opening with a concert called Meet Me at the Eagle on Sept. 7 to feature the historic Wanamaker Organ. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Safehouse may claim its founders’ religious beliefs to defend its plan to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia — the ruling overturns a 2024 decision that denied the group’s religious status and sets the stage for further court proceedings. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Third Circuit Court of Appeals — reversing an earlier ruling — sent Safehouse’s case back to district court, giving the nonprofit another chance to open its supervised injection site in Philadelphia. This decision is part of its six-year effort to help lower overdose deaths. KYW Newsradio
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MLS teams are entering a critical phase in the Supporters’ Shield race as Matchweek 27 begins; the Philadelphia Union, with 47 points from 24 games, host Colorado Rapids today at 7:30 p.m.—the match is key for the Union to climb the standings. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies defeated the Yankees 12-5 after J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead three-run homer and Kyle Schwarber recorded his 1,000th career hit with two homers and seven RBIs combined. Team executives discussed trade deadline moves to address bullpen struggles — plans that they expect will help improve the roster in upcoming games. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Last week, the Eagles received their Super Bowl rings at a private ceremony. Quarterback Jalen Hurts said he is moving on from the rings and will focus on building team chemistry and winning in the new season — he wants a fresh start. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Joe Sperone, a Broomall native, is set to pitch for the Texas Tailgaters against the Savannah Bananas today at Citizens Bank Park, fulfilling his long-held dream of playing in his hometown ballpark. He battled family challenges with his father's illness — now improved — and his journey shows that hard work can open new paths for a dream to come true. KYW Newsradio
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