Yesterday in Philly
Heatwave Incoming, Swatch Mayhem, and Sixers Highlights
Weather Weirdness
The big news: get ready to sweat. First Alert for a heatwave is in effect Sunday through Wednesday. Temperatures will push into the upper 90s, and it’ll feel even hotter with the humidity. Time to rescue those window units from the closet and check up on your neighbors. SEPTA doesn’t run better when it’s 99° in case you were wondering.
Mayhem at King of Prussia
If you noticed chaos online or IRL, it’s because the new Swatch x AP watch release almost broke the King of Prussia Mall. A massive crowd got so hyped, police had to shut the Swatch store down and escort people out, with reports of literal doors being broken. No statement on watch-related injuries, but the store says things are back to normal. Sort of. More details here.
In the Neighborhood
- Crime reports: There were a couple robberies at massage parlors in Chinatown and a $10K armed robbery in Center City. Northeast Philly had a rough night too (e-scooter and moped crashes, plus a fatal shooting in Tacony).
- Crowds descended on Aronimink for PGA Championship “moving day” (even the laundry got local coverage: a Pottstown mom squad is handling players’ dirty socks for the tournament).
Sixers, Schwarber, and Sports Stuff
- If you gave up on the Sixers before the postseason, you missed some wild individual performances (recap here); Embiid, Maxey, and the new guys all contributed to the drama.
- Out in left field, Kyle Schwarber is swatting home runs like it’s his job—because it is, and lately, he’s making Phillies history doing it.
- The Eagles’ 2026 schedule just dropped: think primetime overload, a trip overseas, and Jalen Hurts redemption arcs incoming.
- Grab your bike (or cheer from the curb): the Philly Cycling Classic is coming back this summer, with a new fan fest and charity ride.
- And, if you need your football fix this early, here’s a sneak peek at what’s brewing for the 2027 NFL draft.
Quick Hits
- Kids’ movies are $1 at Regal and $3 at AMC this summer (finally, cheap AC).
- NJ lawmakers might green-light more booze at movie theaters (not just for kids’ movies).
- There’s a recall on ice cream sold in 17 states due to possible metal fragments. Check the freezer.
- LGBTQ+ elders got some overdue love at a Center City celebration.
That’s the main stuff from Saturday. Stay cool and see you out there.
