Philly Sports on Hold, Transit News Rolls In
Missed some headlines? Here’s what happened around the city yesterday—and what you’ll be talking about today.
Sixers & Phillies: So You Like Sports, Huh?
- No Embiid tonight: Joel Embiid is officially out for the Sixers’ home matchup against OKC. Not a surprise at this point, but a bummer as the team tries to stay relevant in the East. They did, however, handle a tanking Jazz squad over the weekend to come home with some momentum.
- Phillies lock down Cristopher Sánchez: The Phils extended lefty Sánchez through 2032. That’s a big show of faith in the 27-year-old starter, as the rotation looks to stay strong for the long haul. Mixed news off the field: Reliever Daniel Robert is stable after his second medical emergency this year.
Getting Around: Transit, Traffic, PHL Drama
- New Ardmore Station finally opens: After six years of construction, SEPTA and Amtrak riders can actually use the new platform at Ardmore (Main Line folks, this is for you). Expect less chaos—and probably, still, some confusion.
- Temple goes big around North Philly Amtrak: The university signed on to help develop a transit-oriented district near the Amtrak station—think housing, offices, and maybe modern vibes coming soon to that stretch of North Broad.
- PHL lines still brutal: Long security lines at the airport continue, and now ICE agents could be coming in just to help with crowd control (!) if things don’t improve.
Quick Hits
- Made in Philly Market returns: Dilworth Park’s spring pop-up market is back in April, for your local shopping and snacking needs.
- Drexel speeds up med school: The university’s new three-year med school program aims to fight doctor shortages and massive student debt. More doctors, less time. We’ll take it.
- Storms incoming: Hope you enjoyed the sun—rain and possible storms may mess with your Monday morning.
- March Madness in Philly, but no local teams: We’re hosting, but don’t get your hopes up for neighborhood bragging rights; all the Philly-area teams are already out. Still, should be a good time.
That’s it for Monday. Eyes on the skies, and on those SEPTA platforms. See you out there.
