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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that twice-weekly trash collection will begin Jan. 5 in North Philadelphia neighborhoods such as Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Spring Garden and Fishtown + additional areas, addressing issues with rapid accumulation and illegal dumping. WHYY
- ➤ Teens from nonprofit Klean Kensington will transform a trash-filled lot at 859 E. Willard St. into a community garden, thanks to a $17,000 Revive and Thrive grant plus design and maintenance support from local partners. The garden will open in summer 2026 in Upper Kensington. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A snowy Philadelphia tradition inspired a Delco teen to write a book about snow. The book details his rite of passage (a cherished local experience) and captures his memorable journey through winter. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ WHYY News photographers captured a year of change in Philadelphia, highlighting local moments like Super Bowl celebrations, community parades, and the final voyage of the S.S. United States. Their photo feature offers a vivid timeline of 2025’s cultural milestones and community pride. WHYY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend marks the start of the busiest holiday travel season in over 20 years at Philadelphia International Airport, which is set to see over one million air travelers and rising car traffic as AAA advises drivers to leave early to avoid peak hours. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles repeated as NFC East champions after defeating the Commanders Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field, marking the first repeat title in 20 years. Their win boosts confidence ahead of the upcoming game against the Bills. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ V.J. Edgecombe, the 76ers third draft pick, continues to impress by averaging 15.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in 23 games after exploding with 34 points in his debut + fueling his team’s playoff drive as competition heats up among rookies. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is set to play Saturday night against the Commanders and is 160 yards short of a 1,000 yard season, his sixth in seven years. Brown has earned praise for his skills and community work through his foundation. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers will play the Mavericks tonight at 7:00 p.m. at XFinity Mobile Arena. The game will highlight rookie matchups between VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg following a win + team adjustments after the recent Knicks victory. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Flyers fell 5-4 to the Rangers after a shootout; Denver Barkey (in his NHL debut and recording his first point) played while Sam Ersson started between the pipes. Early goals by Panarin set the tone, but New York rallied after multiple lead changes to clinch the win. Metro Philadelphia
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