Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
On Sunday, Aug. 23, hundreds of kids received free haircuts at West Philly YMCA before school began.
Barbers Who Care provided school supplies and extra resources as nearly 80 barbers + stylists from five states volunteered their time.
Philadelphia homeowners in West Mount Airy saw their basements flood after heavy summer rains clogged old storm drains.
The Water Department is working to clear inlets and upgrade the aging system (72,000 inlets citywide) to help prevent future flooding.
SEPTA will replace trolleys with buses for four upcoming weekends as crews repair an electrical substation in West Philadelphia.
The service disruption begins Saturday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Aug. 31 and continues on Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 — riders should allow extra travel time.
John Rais, a Massachusetts native, forges unique trophies for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic ahead of the event.
His innovative designs blend a modern twist with a time-honored craft.
On Saturday — the Eagles lost 24-21 to the Patriots — the matchup boosted the stock of backups including Jake Majors, Markel Bell and QB Tanner McKee while exposing struggles by Andy Dalton and Cole Payton ahead of key roster decisions.
The Phillies rallied from a 0.4% win chance to beat the Cardinals 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday afternoon, with Kyle Schwarber hitting a 459-foot home run in the ninth inning.
The team begins a West Coast road trip tomorrow — starting with a matchup against the Mariners.
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