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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, community members gathered outside Das Good Cafe in Germantown to support cafe owner Anou Vongbandith, who was detained by ICE on July 28 and is now held at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. Speakers including state Sen. Chris Rabb said his case shows a pattern of deportation efforts that needs change — urging a fairer approach for local families. WHYY
- ➤ A few dozen Shih Tzus and their owners gathered today at the Boozy Mutt in Fairmount for the first organized meetup for the tiny breed—which organizers Tess Bodden and Jen Maher plan to expand with events at Urban Farmer and other local venues. The Philadelphia Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bookings are open for Philadelphia's new F1 Arcade at 1330 Chestnut St.—the third location following successful launches in Boston and Washington D.C. The 19,200-square-foot venue offers about 80 Formula 1 simulators starting at $20 per person, a cocktail menu curated by a renowned mixologist, and special watch parties for races like Zandvoort, Monza and Baku. Metro Philadelphia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was shot and killed in Crescentville late Friday night at around 11:45 p.m. on Alcott Street and was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 11:51 p.m.—police said they have not released any details about the incident. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Police arrested Terrell Frazier, 22, after searching his West Philadelphia home this week in connection with last month’s deadly Grays Ferry shooting that left three people dead and nine wounded—authorities say additional charges are expected as the investigation continues. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Police said that on Friday night a man was fatally shot outside a bar in Lawncrest when three armed men got out of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee and opened fire on the 500 block of Alcott Street near Rising Sun Avenue — they are also investigating another shooting earlier that involved a similar vehicle. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia's Franklin Square shines with thousands of handmade lanterns that bring the annual Chinese Lantern Festival to life—each lantern is crafted over a month and is enjoyed along with stage shows, fountain displays, and local food vendors. The event has grown from a small summer gathering in 2016 into a cherished city tradition that now attracts visitors from across the nation. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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