Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Police said that overnight shootings across Philadelphia left at least three people dead and others wounded in multiple incidents including one near 3 a.m. on West Ruscomb Street in Logan where a gunman opened fire on a group—another fatal shooting occurred at Warnock Street and Spencer Avenue in Fern Rock and a man was fatally shot in Kensington, with no arrests made.
On Sunday at 11 a.m., Villanova University told students and staff to shelter in place after a false active shooter call was reported from Austin Hall—police cleared the scene soon after while the FBI led the investigation, marking the second such call this week.
The Philly Bookstore Crawl took place on Aug.
23 as local indie bookstores hosted special events—such as a breakfast special and a postcard-writing party—and welcomed new store additions to the route. Organizer Eric Smith designed the day so that readers could meet authors and support local bookshops.
Philadelphia Eagles traded a sixth round pick in 2026 to get Vikings quarterback Sam Howell — the deal comes after Tanner McKee hurt his finger today as the Vikings received a fifth round pick in 2026 and a seventh round pick in 2027.
Hundreds of runners took part in the Philly 10K run on Sunday as they started at 7:30 a.m. at 8th and South Streets and ran a 6.2-mile course through popular spots in South Philly, finishing at 5th and South Streets where a post-race festival featured live music and local vendors.
After Zack Wheeler had a procedure to remove a blood clot on August 18, he will need another surgery and miss the rest of the season and playoffs.
Cole Hamels said the Phillies must lean on veteran teamwork as rising starter Cristopher Sánchez fills the gap.
The Philadelphia Eagles' 53-man roster projection shows tough choices and key roles as they build a team set to chase a Lombardi while managing injuries and contract issues.
The projection reveals deep talent at every spot—giving fans a clear look at the team's foundation for the season.
Philly fans showed up at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday despite SEPTA's service cuts—reducing bus, trolley, and subway lines—which raised warnings of longer commutes and heavier traffic for workers, students, and sports fans.
Officials say the changes could strain travel across the city as the transit adjustments continue.
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