Sixers Front Office Shake-Up
After Daryl Morey’s exit, Josh Harris and Bob Myers took the mic to field questions about the next chapter. There were the usual platitudes, but a few key takeaways: the team is hunting for a savvy exec with experience, not just a big name, and, yes, keeping Joel Embiid happy is a priority. Meanwhile, mock drafts are swirling around pick #22, but don’t be shocked by a trade.
Sports: World Cup Buzz & Local W's
World Cup lineups for Philly games were announced — details are trickling out, but the city is bracing for international attention and crowd control headaches. Health officials are already prepping for big crowds thanks to both the Cup and the upcoming MLB All-Star festivities.
Elsewhere, the Phillies took another series from the Red Sox, keeping up that Mattingly bump. If you need a break from Broad Street, the PGA Championship at Aronimink has everyone wondering if Scottie Scheffler will finally get some Philly love. Oh, and the Flyers’ center depth isn’t as bleak as you’d think, but there’s still work to do this offseason.
Big Local Headlines
- Drug busts galore: Cops broke up a $2 million fentanyl ring in Northeast Philly and seized over 38 pounds of meth in a joint South Jersey/Philly sting.
- Two charter schools are facing nonrenewal recommendations, raising questions about oversight and next steps for students.
- Crashes & fires: Family escaped a Northeast Philly house fire (their dogs sadly didn’t), and there was a train track fire in North Philly to disrupt commutes.
- Stray bullets: Yet again, someone inside a North Philly apartment was struck by a stray bullet after teens fired shots outside.
- Airport news: PHL is now home to the only airport halal and kosher market in the nation.
Quick Hits
- Chance the Rapper is bringing his Coloring Book anniversary tour to Philly.
- Plant swap coming to South Street next month (no green thumb required).
- Corpse flower is blooming (read: stinking up) Temple Ambler.
- Temple gets a new scholarship for kids of SEPTA, police, and firefighter families.
That’s the gist. If you’re headed out, remember: Stotesbury Cup is on the river, and Pine Barrens hiking recs are right here if you need an escape.
