Good morning, Philadelphia.

Lower Merion residents formed a network to help older adults age in place by connecting them to social events, transportation, household help and other services; the group is part of the national Village to Village Network and will soon offer membership opportunities.

Local nonprofit FNC mismanaged funds, leaving Lil’ Filmmakers and around 50 groups with delayed payroll and emergency fundraisers in the wake of mounting deficits.

FNC will wind down its fiscal sponsorship program on Dec. 31 & reconciliation efforts are ongoing.

Philadelphia Theatre Company will host 'Havana Hop' on Jan.

17 & 18, offering a fun 60-minute show with hip-hop, salsa, storytelling, and movement for kids. It will also present school-day performances of 'PAIGE IN FULL' for high schoolers to explore identity through interactive art.

The board approved exploring negotiations to transfer 20 vacant school buildings to the city on Thursday— a move meant to support the mayor's plan for 30,000 new housing units and help the district cut carrying costs— while some critics questioned if repurposing could limit student placement.

Philadelphia officials announced a $600K emergency grant to aid small grocers hit by the SNAP shutdown from the federal government shutdown; eligible retailers can apply until Dec.

31 (priority is given to locally owned stores in low-income neighborhoods).

Federal officials have expanded an infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all cases since production began in 2022 — 51 infants in 19 states have been affected, including some in Pennsylvania, with the most recent case reported on Dec.

1.

Researchers at Penn tracked 25 years of holiday suicide reports and found December has the lowest average rate while spring and summer show higher numbers.

They warn that false reports could shift attention away from times with greater risk.

The Philadelphia 76ers practiced in Camden, NJ Wednesday as Paul George praised Tyrese Maxey's leadership and work ethic; Maxey recorded career-high numbers and improved his defense, fueling All-Star expectations as the season continues.

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Indiana Pacers tonight at 7 p.m. with Joel Embiid listed as probable (a positive sign) while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford remain sidelined and Tyrese Maxey is dealing with an illness.