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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at 5 p.m., firefighters responded to the 1900 block of North 25th Street in North Philly and found a fire on the first floor while a 12-year-old boy was discovered on the second floor who died after he was taken to a hospital—cause remains under investigation. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHYY News won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for its Climate Fixers series for the third year in a row, showing its strong work covering local efforts to cool the earth and help neighbors thrive *The Radio Television Digital News Association presented the award to honor journalism that demonstrates technical skill and public impact*. WHYY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Electricity bills across the mid-Atlantic are rising as the nonprofit PJM Interconnection faces higher costs to ensure enough power flows safely, and its slower process for approving new generators is adding pressure to prices—nine governors have recently asked for the right to choose two board members to help speed up grid improvements. The changes could lead to further adjustments in how electricity is priced for local consumers. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Parker announced a new two-year contract for Philadelphia police officers that cost the city $343 million over five years—providing 3% annual raises, a $3,000 bonus, and enhanced benefits including a wellness day for officers. The agreement reached with FOP Lodge 5 allows civilians to take on administrative work so more police can focus on patrols. WHYY
- ➤ PA lawmakers missed SEPTA’s deadline to create a plan that stops major transit cuts—legislators remain split on using a special fund or more sales tax revenue to cover daily costs. Officials warn that the stalled talks could hurt SEPTA’s train and bus services. Spotlight PA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flyers GM Daniel Briere said that Tyson Foerster will likely start the season on time as he recovers from an elbow injury and infection. The 23-year-old, who scored 43 points last season, is healing quickly as the team prepares to focus on a younger lineup (Foerster). Metro Philadelphia
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