City spotlight: sports wins, Water Works worries, and a cell phone bill to watch
Here’s what you missed around Philly yesterday. Scroll for the real stuff locals care about, minus the noise.
🏀 Sixers: Maxey, Morey, and (finally) a W
Tyrese Maxey is heading to the 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest — proof his all-star leap is real. After a tense week, the Sixers finally settled the vibes with a big win over the Suns. GM Daryl Morey explained in detail why the trade deadline was so quiet, touched on the Paul George drama, and all but admitted they’re living in the luxury tax. Stay tuned — this team could look different by summer.
🥶 Around Town: Water Works, fire calls, and the chill
Big yikes for the Fairmount Water Works: floods and climate threats mean they either adapt or go under — literally. In weather, the cold is sticking around through Monday morning, so double-glove it. Fire crews hustled through freezing temps to put out multiple blazes — in West Philly, North Philly, and Brewerytown. It’s been a rough stretch for first responders.
🏫 PA moves closer to a cell phone ban in schools
Could the days of TikTok under the desk be over? The state Senate advanced a bi-partisan cell phone ban bill that would keep kids off their screens during class bell-to-bell. Not a law yet — but it’s suddenly looking possible.
🎉 Scene + fun: From PGA to Riot Nerd
Golf fans, get ready: the PGA Championship returns to Aronimink in 2026. More immediately, Riot Nerd is turning 10 with a two-room blowout party at Underground Arts — expect lots of weird Philly energy and zero Top 40.
🏈 After the Super Bowl: Takeaways
Zero Philly teams, but you might want small talk ammo: Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 in a not-very-classic matchup. The halftime show belonged to Bad Bunny, plus Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin — but of course, there's a whole postgame Trump vs. Bad Bunny feud to ignore if you value your brain cells.
⏭ What to watch
- Election officials are bracing for 2026 — wild ride ahead.
- If you’re uninsured in 2026, new resources and discounts are rolling out.
- PA doctors say mammograms might someday help catch early heart disease.
That’s it for now — stay warm and keep an eye on the Water Works. Back tomorrow with more real Philly.
