Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
💼 Business
River Twice, a Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant in East Passyunk, is expanding this fall with a 600-sqft addition at 1603 East Passyunk Avenue that adds a 13-seat bar, extra table seating, & an à la carte menu to offer a more casual dining experience.
🎭 Culture
The 18th ACANA Festival celebrated African art, music, cuisine and fashion yesterday at Cherry Street Pier on Penn's Landing—drawing thousands of local residents who connected with the vibrant cultural traditions.
The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Elkins Park dedicated its archives to longtime curator Donald Wittenberg who spent decades recording local Holocaust history before passing away in March.
The museum now displays personal artifacts and stories that remind visitors of his lifelong work.
🌲 Environment
Wildfire heat and dry conditions have brought heavy smoke to the region, and Philadelphia recorded several days of increased airborne particles.
Experts say these climate-driven extreme events are becoming the new normal.
🏥 Health
Mental health experts warn parents that summer break may hide teen anxiety because school pressures are temporarily removed.
They advise using the break to maintain routines + build lasting coping skills.
Local customers flock at Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market in Pennsport, which has seen a 15% rise in visitors as they seek safer produce amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
Farmers plan to produce 30% more lettuce while keeping prices steady (says Bruce Santino).
🏈 Sports
The Union rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Atlanta United 3-2 at Subaru Park on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals+a third win in a row under interim coach Ryan Richter.
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