St. Patty’s, Storm Watches, and Goedert Gets Paid
Good morning, Philly. You missed a weekend of green parades, Eagles contract drama, severe storms on deck, and yes, a heroic dog rescue on SEPTA. Here’s what matters as you roll into Monday:
🚨 Heads Up: Severe Storms (& Tornado Risk) Today
Don’t get too comfortable: weather folks are sounding the alarm for possible severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes in the region Monday. Know the difference between watch and warning, set those phone alerts, and don’t ignore the sky if it starts getting weird.
🏈 Eagles: Goedert Stays Put, Draft Speculation Starts
Howie Roseman did the math: Dallas Goedert is back on a one-year deal to keep stability at tight end. That’s a cool ninth season in green for him (details if you need ‘em). Also: the Eagles have the #23 pick this year—the history with that slot is... checkered. Expect plenty of draft hand-wringing in the weeks ahead.
🏀 Sixers Update: No Embiid, Edwards Steps Up
Sunday’s game against the Blazers? No Joel Embiid—he’s still recovering. Silver lining: sophomore Justin Edwards is quietly showing promise. Here’s why coaches like what they’re seeing.
🌳 Spring Things: PHS Pop-Up Gardens Are Back
If you need an emotional reset after that weather report, PHS pop-up beer gardens on South Street and Manayunk are open for the season. Short version: beer, flowers, and the fleeting vibes of a Philly spring (before we all start melting in July).
🎉 St. Patrick Hooks the City
Center City was fully green this weekend for the parade, with families and dance crews out in force. If that’s your scene, you picked a good weekend to walk Broad. Next up: Springfield’s 106th annual parade keeps the Irish pride rolling (yes—106th year).
🐶 PSA: Dogs on SEPTA, Babies in Ambulances
Only-in-Philly: Rescue crews saved a dog stranded on a pillar at a West Philly SEPTA stop. Less uplifting: a tragic ambulance crash left an infant dead—the driver reportedly faces DUI charges (more on the investigation).
Education & Odds and Ends
- Pennsylvania colleges are in tough budget talks—expect possible impacts on tuition and local campuses.
- Watch for slowdowns at PHL: TSA staffing shortages keep dragging on.
- Worried parents: Doctors warn of serious measles complications as outbreaks pop up nationally. Stay vaxxed.
That’s your Monday jumpstart. If you survived the parade, avoid the tornado, and spot another dog on a pillar, send pics.
