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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A stolen blue 2016 Dodge Charger crashed into an airport shuttle on Bartram Avenue in Southwest Philly shortly after 11 a.m.—one man died and both the 30-year-old driver and 74-year-old van operator are in critical condition after police chased the car. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The historic Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County will reopen on Aug. 22 with a one-man stage play after it closed nearly 40 years ago following an electrical fire. The nonprofit has raised funds and restored the century-old building — using grants and donations — to serve as a concert hall that it expects will draw over 100,000 patrons each year. WHYY
- ➤ Philadelphia's Art Commission voted unanimously to install a second Rocky statue at the international airport. The 10-foot-tall bronze casting by A. Thomas Schomberg will be placed in Terminal A—West and join the city's permanent public art collection for travelers to view. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of immigration advocates gathered outside an ICE office in Philadelphia yesterday to support a bill that will force agents to remove face masks so their identities are clear—state Sen. Nikil Saval said the law would boost accountability. Supporters added that the legislation will help curb aggressive tactics and increase trust in community interactions—immigrant rights leaders see clear enforcement as key to public safety. WHYY
- ➤ Experts warn that planned SEPTA service cuts will add 275,000 vehicles to Philadelphia roads—causing longer commutes on I-95 and I-76 as extra traffic slows travel times. WHYY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Basketball Without Borders Europe Camp in Manchester, Coach Nick Nurse provided a positive update on star Joel Embiid, who worked hard to recover from his injuries but his readiness for training camp remained uncertain — a key concern after a season marred by widespread player injuries. Last season, the team struggled with continuity after using 40 different players, and Nurse hoped improved health would boost their performance. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ On August 13th in Chester, the Philadelphia Union secured a 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park after a two-hour weather delay. Olwethu Makhanya scored in the 89th minute—ensuring the team reaches the US Open Cup semifinal and extending a 16-game unbeaten streak against the Red Bulls. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe, chosen third overall in June, is set to help a team missing key players while a review of the past decade recalls standout rookie seasons. The recap highlights Joel Embiid’s dominant 2016-17 debut and Ben Simmons’ steady start—showing how fresh talent has shaped the team. Metro Philadelphia
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