Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Center City District announced that Open Streets: West Walnut will bring seven Sundays of car-free fun with live music, dining, shopping and family activities to Center City from Sept.
13 to Oct. 25. Select streets will be closed to vehicles between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. each Sunday.
Philly-raised Gregory Alan Isakov is set to headline Philly Music Fest’s 10th anniversary with shows at Ardmore Music Hall on Oct.
12 and Oct. 13 as the festival supports local music and donates to music education.
Tattooed Mom, a long-time South Street bar known for live shows, halted performances after an inspection revealed it lacked the proper Special Assembly Occupancy License; owner Robert Perry is meeting with city officials (and local supporters) to resolve the permitting issues so that live events can resume in the future.
Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center and Drexel University launch an exhibit, Pennsylvania’s Founding, that displays rare artifacts and interactive projects on our city’s early history.
A public town hall is scheduled on Sept. 29 and the exhibit opens Sept. 30 at (525 Arch St.).
Philadelphia students and families will explore history in a free festival on Saturday, Aug.
29, from noon to 4 p.m. on the 1300 block of Locust Street as the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and National History Day Philadelphia host hands-on projects, music, food & resources from 27 cultural institutions.
Market Street Bridge is closed from Schuylkill Ave to 22nd Street as crews rebuild decks, sidewalks, and add bike lanes near 30th Station.
Work lasts through Oct. 2027 (drivers and cyclists must use detours on Walnut and Chestnut streets, and eastbound Schuylkill Expressway will close five weekends this fall).
Philadelphia restaurants celebrate National Peach Month by offering seasonal cocktails, desserts, and savory dishes featuring peaches.
Fans can enjoy special menus at Front Street Cafe, Provenance, 48 Record Bar, Wilder, Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Alice, and Urban Farmer (with National Peach Day on the 27 as a highlight).
After a nine-game winning streak sparked local excitement, the Philadelphia Phillies are chasing the NL East title while trailing the Braves by 3 games.
They will finish a road trip in Seattle, Anaheim, and Arizona before returning on Sept. 4 to face Atlanta for direct control of the division.
Philadelphia Union played Austin FC to a 1-1 draw in Austin, extending their unbeaten MLS run to six matches and moving within three points of the playoff spot – Cavan Sullivan had his red card reversed and scored his second goal.
The Eagles wrapped Monday's training camp (at Jefferson Health Training Center in South Philly) with rookie Makai Lemon returning full count after a hamstring injury, and the backup QB battle remains open.
The team will hold a public practice today at Lincoln Financial Field at 6 p.m.
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