Bike Lanes, Eagles Moves, & A Cookie Shake-Up
City Streets: Progress & Petitions
Philly just landed $1 million from PennDOT to post actual ‘No Stopping’ signs along bike lanes all over the city. It’s supposed to (eventually) mean less dodging delivery trucks, but plenty of folks are still asking: Who’s clearing the snow out of the bike lanes in the first place? For now, riders are left slipping and sliding while the city hashes it out.
Development Beat
Mantua’s getting a rare win for affordable housing: A new apartment building is set to open in the neighborhood, a tiny dent in the city’s sky-high rent crisis. Meanwhile, Pennie’s health insurance enrollment tanked this year—premiums shot up 102%. If you thought your rent was the only thing climbing, think again.
Philly Icons: Some Movement
The Joe Frazier statue is finally moving to the base of the Art Museum steps. If you thought Rocky was the only one worthy of tourist selfies, that’s changing soon.
Eagles Offseason Watch
Some coaching drama: Former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to Miami. Meanwhile, Lane Johnson wants you to chill—he's not retiring. Fans are already speculating about what the offense will look like under new OC Sean Mannion: early breakdown here.
Food & Closures
Pour one out for your sweet tooth: Taylor Chip closed its two Philly cookie shops—the latest victim of high costs and shaky consumer moods. On the bright side, Philly’s chef power couples dished on where they actually go on date night (hint: it’s rarely their own restaurants). Valentine’s Day planning? Try dinner at The Barnes or a quirky roller circus at Love City Brewing. If cookies are still on your mind, here’s a fun guide to pairing Girl Scout Cookies with beer. (Support the troops— the Thin Mint ones, anyway.)
Quick Hits
- More cash for protecting migratory birds from Philly high-rises.
- Flower Show 2026 dropped its event map—start plotting that spring escape.
- Pitchers & catchers reported for Phillies—believe it or not, baseball is coming.
- Weather warm-up coming: Could hit the high 40s/50s by this weekend. Give your parka a break.
That’s the city, for now. Your bike lane probably still isn’t clear.
