Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia resident Michael Hathaway set up a bright yellow plant library box in Winchester Park so neighbors can swap cuttings of pothos, jade, and oxalis.
Since its early July start, over 100 baby plants have been exchanged and a fall in-person swap is planned.
Port of Philadelphia opened a new cruise terminal for Norwegian Cruise Line’s weekly voyages on Thursday along the Delaware River.
The $60 million facility, built over four years — replacing the old Navy Yard terminal closed in 2015 — is expected to create 2,200 jobs.
Crews from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation cleared 800 tires dumped by a U-Haul truck near Centennial Arboretum in Fairmount Park Tuesday; officials are investigating (violators face fines of up to $5k per item) as part of ongoing efforts to keep the park pristine.
Health networks (including Penn Medicine) warn patients about a phishing scam targeting MyChart users today as scammers send fake emails and texts offering free first aid kits to steal personal information.
Patients are urged to verify messages by logging directly into the MyChart app or their provider website.
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this Sunday (Aug.
30) after a 10-year break, challenging over 200 world-class riders on a 14.4-mile course that climbs the Manayunk Wall and winds the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; the women's race starts at 8:30 a.m and the men's at noon with a $75,000 prize purse.
Philadelphia Eagles ended their final preseason game with a 30 to 13 loss to the Bengals at the Linc today as coaches finalized roster decisions ahead of Sunday cutdown day (players like Carson Steele made a strong push for a spot on the 53 member roster).
After avoiding a sweep in Seattle on Wednesday, the Phillies are set to face the Angels in a three-game series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim tonight at 9:38 p.m. ET, Saturday at 10:07 p.m. ET, and Sunday at 4:07 p.m. ET — aiming to improve their playoff position.
Friday night, the Eagles host their preseason finale at Lincoln Financial Field as five fringe players face their final audition to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
Joshua Weru, Carson Steele, Kapena Gushiken, Cole Payton and Chance Campbell have one last chance (performance critical) to catch the coach’s eye.
Berwyn-Paoli's Challenger team from Chester County is playing an exhibition game today in Williamsport during the Little League World Series to give kids with special needs a chance to learn baseball + both teams receive grants from Little League International and Eggland’s Best to help cover costs.
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