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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At City Hall’s Christmas Village today — where locals added festive wishes to Santa’s letter — visitors asked for more housing for the homeless, fewer parking tickets, and better SEPTA funding and accessibility as the city faces rising challenges. The Philadelphia Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gary Shusman, owner of CaviarXS, supplies golden osetra caviar to nearly 50 high-end Philly restaurants, including Michelin-starred spots; he personally delivers the product to ensure top quality for chefs who value a luxurious culinary edge (a detail that sets him apart). The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Happy Bear Coffee will open its first physical cafe early next year at 1201 Normandy Place in the Navy Yard. The cafe will offer coffee, wine, and Carlino’s bites with indoor and outdoor seating that overlooks Central Green Park (in the Historic Core District). The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 75 activists, preservationists and public officials gathered Sunday at Independence Mall to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the President’s House Site, which remains unaltered despite a federal review. They stressed the need to preserve the exhibit that honors Philadelphia’s complex past. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia-based Grammy award-winning rockers The War On Drugs held three intimate shows at Johnny Brenda's (Fishtown) from Dec. 18-20, featuring guest artists Joe Walsh and Kurt Vile to benefit The Fund for the School District. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal rule changes and funding cuts have altered Pennsylvania’s broadband plans by shifting from fiber to satellite + wireless. The state now will spend about $790.7 million to connect eligible sites while canceling digital skills programs, including a $12 million initiative in Philadelphia. Spotlight PA
- ➤ SEPTA held a press conference today at Center City to update commuters on tunnel repairs after glitches stranded riders. Officials showcased equipment parts and led a field trip inside the closed tunnel — inspectors are checking the catenary system while thousands await service relief. The Philadelphia Inquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This week we saw tasty food in town. A flavorful Wagyu hot dog at Almanac, a rich smoked pumpkin tortellini with lobster at Southwark, and a spicy egg chicken 65 at Amma's in Center City impressed diners as chefs blend old flavors & new ideas to please local appetites. The Philadelphia Inquirer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Casie Girvin and Steve Crino bought a 984 sqft rowhouse in Point Breeze for $305,000 after a seller backed out of another offer, meeting their need for three bedrooms, a backyard, and space for music. They moved in mid-March and now enjoy the home's artistic details and efficient layout. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia architects are reviving arches and brick facades to break the monotony of modern grid design in local rowhouses and apartments. Developers and skilled bricklayers are embracing these curved details to highlight the city’s architectural heritage (and to set projects apart). The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia Housing Authority will break ground early next year on a 14-story mixed-income and mixed-use tower at 2012 Chestnut St. (The project includes 121 apartments, retail space, and off-site parking as its first affordable building in Center City.) The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Eagles clinched their second straight NFC East title with a 29-18 win over the Commanders. Jalen Hurts + Saquon Barkley led the team with key plays as they ended a three-game losing streak. KYW Newsradio
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