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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eight newborn puppies rescued by a good Samaritan on Friday from a shopping cart outside Target in South Philly were taken to ACCT Philly (partnering with Outcast Rescue) for care; two pups face frostbite and tube feeding challenges. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philly Goat Project will host three tree-cycle festivals in 2026—Jan. 10 with rain Jan. 11 and Jan. 24 at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum and Jan. 17 at Laurel Hill West Cemetery—from noon to 3 p.m.; families donating trees enjoy goat petting, tours, and a solar consultation covering the $20 fee. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Kensington teens with Klean Kensington received a $17,000 grant to turn a trash-filled lot at 859 E. Willard St. into a community garden. Cleanup will begin early spring + the garden will open in summer. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Old City District and partners announced plans to create Dolly Ottey Park at the corner of Elfreth's Alley and N. 2nd Street to honor a longtime preservation advocate; construction may begin in February 2026 to install planters, trees & pathways for community gatherings. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia will host its first free New Year's Eve concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Dec. 31—featuring performances by LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Dorothy with gates opening at 6 p.m. and planned street closures and security checkpoints. Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Child’s Celebration is a KYW Newsradio feature where local kids share their holiday traditions (24th annual broadcast) now, inviting listeners to enjoy customs such as Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, and Hanukkah. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Center City Residents' Association will not renew its contract with Center City District for sidewalk cleaning in 2026 because rising costs have doubled expenses, and its Cleanliness Committee is now exploring alternative providers (including Glitter) while residents adjust to the change. The Philadelphia Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 400,000 Pennsylvania seniors with Medicare Part D plans will pay 53% less on average for 10 key medications starting Jan. 1, 2026, as federal negotiations lower drug prices, according to an AARP report. The new pricing aims to help those on fixed incomes access essential treatments & ease their financial burden. WHYY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Economists say Philadelphia’s housing market will strain homeowners and renters in 2026 as high home prices and mortgage rates limit mobility, while the city’s rental market holds steady and the $2 billion H.O.M.E. initiative begins its first year without major affordability gains (affecting middle- and lower-income households). WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles are incorporating structured offensive concepts taught by QB Coach Scot Loeffler, who used a vertical route system at Bowling Green (his system uses vertical and crossing routes) so the squad can create space and challenge defenses; Jalen Hurts is showing more confidence as the team adapts these methods. Metro Philadelphia
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