Big Moves and Big Chills: Philly This Week
A firefighter’s sacrifice, gym hours (maybe) changing, and the Eagles say goodbye to their O-line wizard. Plus: Measles worries and why you still might not have road salt.
🏙️ City Stuff: From Frozen Rivers to Gym Wars
Salt Shortage, Blame the River: If your block is still an ice rink, you’re not imagining it. Frozen chunks in the Delaware slowed up road salt deliveries, so crews are playing catch-up. Stay frosty out there.
Early Bird Lifters, Rejoice? City Council’s considering a tweak to let gyms open before 6 a.m., rolling back Philly’s overnight curfew for fitness spots. Details here if your Deadlift O’Clock is earlier than sunrise.
Measles Alert: Possible exposure at a Collegeville urgent care clinic. Heads-up if you were there, and double-check your vaccination status. Outbreaks start small, then get messy.
🚨 What Else Happened?
Loss on the River: A Camden firefighter fell through the ice fighting a river rescue and didn’t make it—the tributes are pouring in. It’s a harsh reminder of what first responders face, especially in wild weather.
Norristown Police on Watch: Bodycam footage surfaced of an officer hitting a naked man with an SUV. Officer’s now on leave, but big questions are swirling. Stay tuned for more fallout.
🏈 Philly Sports: End of an Era & The Usual Drama
Jeff Stoutland’s Exit: The Eagles’ legendary O-line coach is officially out. Read the reactions—Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson basically summed up the city’s heartbreak.
Sixers Not-So-Deadline: No blockbuster trades, but things are still happening at the edges—Eric Gordon off to Memphis, a couple of key 10-day contracts signed. If you want the rumor mill and draft pick math, start here.
🚦 Quick Hits & Good-to-Know
- Dirty Franks now 25+ only. New age policy to keep out college fakes. RIP to postgrad nostalgia.
- Frozen squalls could hit Friday night. Keep your snow brush handy. Forecast here.
- Curious about the Logan Triangle? Mayor Parker’s big plan: modular homes. Get the scoop.
- Wawa Welcome America dropped the 2026 July 4th lineup. Start plotting your patriotic chaos.
- Ringling Bros. circus is back in S. Philly later this month. Tickets here if clowns don’t scare you.
That’s the latest. Stay warm, tip your plowers, and get your snow boots ready for whatever Friday night brings.
