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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Venezuelan prep cook Andres Paredes Morales, who held a valid work permit and was awaiting an immigration hearing for an extended visa, was detained by ICE near King of Prussia on July 31—fiancée Amanda Souza, who planned their wedding, has launched a GoFundMe for his legal fees amid rising local ICE actions. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Two men were shot in East Germantown early Sunday on North 21st Street between Nedro and Kemble Avenues (one man was shot in the head and fights for his life) as police said a car crash (found on the street) may have been involved, and no arrests have been made. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holy Redeemer Church, built in October 1941 as the first Catholic church for Chinese Americans in the area, has been a key part of Chinatown by offering education and spurring activism—such as opposing the Vine Street expressway; today, it faces declining enrollment while new Mandarin-speaking parishioners bring hope. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ A new mural celebrating Black girlhood was unveiled on Saturday at 41st and Wallace in West Philly — it shows Jordyn Battle’s smiling face at age 11 with a baby reflection and was created by muralist Shanina Dionna with help from over 20 girls from We REIGN. The artwork honors youth and sisterhood while challenging the adult expectations placed on young Black women. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia City Commissioners launched a series of events on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day to honor veteran poll workers and recruit new volunteers. The gatherings—starting at the Octavius V. Catto statue and continuing through October—will help fill roles for the November 4 general election. WHYY
- ➤ Today, SEPTA ambassadors are at 69th Street Transportation Center to inform riders about upcoming service cuts set for Aug. 24. Lawmakers did not agree on funding, so 32 bus routes will be eliminated and 16 shortened—affecting many transit lines. KYW Newsradio
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Eagles lost 22–13 to the Browns in a preseason game as rotating quarterbacks struggled and the offensive line underperformed. The defense stepped up with key sacks and turnovers—signs the team will adjust before the regular season. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ After a blood clot sidelined ace Zack Wheeler and an incident with Jhoan Duran raised concerns, the Phillies reinstated Aaron Nola from the 60-day IL after his rehab with Triple-A Lehigh Valley—where he recorded a 2.19 ERA and 17 strikeouts—and he started Sunday’s series finale to help anchor the rotation. The team also returned third baseman Alec Bohm from a broken rib while optioning Otto Kemp to Triple-A. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ During a preseason game on Saturday, Eagles rookie Kyle McCord threw his first NFL touchdown pass for his childhood team at Lincoln Financial Field and fell on the grass after the play—fulfilling a long-held dream, while he, a Mount Laurel native who played at St. Joe’s Prep, celebrated the milestone with his teammates. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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