Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Philadelphia residents can now give their Christmas tree a second life by donating it to recycling programs; trees feed goats at Philly Goat Project & are chipped into mulch for trails and gardens, with a $20 donation funding free community programs.
💼 Business
Big Charlie’s Saloon in South Philly closed permanently after owner Paul Staico died on Nov.
30. The bar, a longtime haven for Chiefs fans for over 40 years, will be honored with tribute events designed to preserve his legacy.
🎭 Culture
Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with two fireworks displays along the Delaware River—one family-friendly show at 6 p.m. and a midnight celebration welcoming the New Year.
Free viewing and ticketed events along popular waterfront piers offer many options as the rain-or-shine event unfolds.
🏈 Sports
The 76ers lost Friday night to the Bulls in a 109-102 game that marked the start of their five-game road trip, and they will face the defending champion Thunder on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Short-handed 76ers began a five-game roadtrip Friday night at the United Center in Chicago, aiming to rebound from a poor loss to the Nets.
Several players are questionable, with a lingering illness among three and Embiid managing his right knee & coach Nick Nurse adjusting plans for the challenge ahead.
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