Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
We Walk PHL marks its 10th anniversary with free group walks at over 25 parks.
The eight-week fall season will begin Sept. 1 and invites everyone to explore local parks and enjoy guided walks.
The BackBlack campaign is urging everyday donors to support Black-led nonprofits that help with youth jobs, health programs, and more; it features efforts from a historic Philadelphia-based group (founded 1787) and digital creators reaching Black Gen Zers, and runs in August.
Philadelphia photographer Rachel Wisniewski self-published her book L’dor Vador, which follows 13 girls over three summers at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah — a 102-year-old Jewish summer camp in the Poconos.
The book shows moments of swimming, bonfires and friendship bracelets.
Metalsmith John Rais volunteered to craft trophies for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic and reimagined them as fine art, adding a creative touch to a beloved local event (his effort highlights community talent).
Friends of the Tanner House acquired the historic home of artist Henry Ossawa Tanner in Strawberry Mansion and plan to renovate it later this year to host screenings, lectures, exhibitions and residencies — a move that will honor his legacy and family history.
Temple University will require freshmen under 21 to live on campus starting next fall at its North Philadelphia campus.
The policy aims to improve first-year retention and campus safety and allows exceptions (for financial or medical concerns).
Finn Fremstad, an incoming first-year at Swarthmore College, biked nearly 2,000 miles from Fort Collins to Philly, riding through heat and rain.
He will arrive this weekend (his mom will meet him with a checked bag) as his college journey begins.
A Philadelphia judge rejected a Lincoln High parent's request to block the move of Kensington High students to Austin Meehan Middle School after asbestos was found at Kensington, and the school district said additional security and transport plans are in place for the transfer on Monday, Aug. 24.
Philadelphia parks officials said increased patrols in Valley Green last weekend led to less trash and fewer illegal parties around Devil’s Pool — park rangers and police will enforce stricter measures again this weekend as efforts continue to curb rule-breaking.
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez delivered six innings of one-run ball on Monday night while maintaining a 2.51 ERA and comparing favorably with Phillies legends as he focuses on quality innings for his 20-win season.
The Eagles training camp raised concerns ahead of the season opener amid reports that Jonathan Greenard’s pectoral injury might sideline him and that new offensive strategies struggled during joint practices with the Patriots.
Team officials will soon decide his status as hopes remain high for an improving offensive line.
Phillies' Alec Bohm hit a walk-off triple in the 10th inning Friday night to give the team a 7-6 win over the Cardinals—marking its seventh straight victory.
The Phillies will look for eight wins in their next game at 6:05 p.m. tomorrow.
Kapena Gushiken (Gush), an undrafted defensive back from Hawaii, has impressed Eagles coaches in training camp and the preseason opener with his special-teams play as he competes to secure a roster spot.
He shows versatility and determination in a crowded secondary.
The Phillies host the Cardinals in a three-game series where Andrew Painter starts today and ace Cristopher Sánchez will pitch Sunday (after Jesus Luzardo started Friday in a City Connect uniform), as the team rides a six-game win streak and inches into a second Wild Card spot.
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