Sixers Bruised, Breakfast Gains, and a Toll Scam Alert
Welcome to Monday. Here’s what happened in Philly yesterday (and some things you need for today):
🏀 Sixers’ Injury Woes: Maxey Out, Edgecombe TBD
Just when you thought the Sixers’ luck couldn’t get worse: Tyrese Maxey is out at least two games with a sprained pinky. Seriously. He got hurt at the tail end of yet another painful loss (details here). VJ Edgecombe is questionable for tonight’s Cavs game too (injury update). Joel Embiid is still out. Fun.
🍳 Delco Scores a Philly All-Day Breakfast Staple
Upper Darby is about to get a taste of Philly’s best hangover cure: Wiz, the North Philly breakfast joint, is moving into Wilson’s Secret Sauce’s old spot on Garrett Road. This means classic, affordable all-day breakfast outside city lines — not just for Temple kids anymore.
🚦 Philly Courts Scam Warning
Getting texts about a ‘toll violation’ from Philadelphia courts? It’s a scam. Don’t click links or send info. Actual court business won’t hit your texts like this. Same goes for a fresh Bucks County scam alert — lots of fake emails making the rounds right now.
🌆 Zoning Fights & Local Projects
The effort to reconnect Chinatown after the Vine Street Expressway era hit another bump — all about how the city will pay for the design now that federal money’s not showing up. Not dead, but watch this one if you care about big neighborhood changes.
🚓 Crime That’s Actually News
- A PA State Trooper was shot and killed in Chester County Sunday night, just outside the city. Huge story with the investigation ongoing.
- Two Bucks County natives are in custody for allegedly setting off an improvised explosive in NYC. The FBI searched homes locally (link).
- ‘Human remains’ found in Ridley Creek park? Just a deer carcass, officials now say.
🗳️ Harrisburg Moves: Universal Pre-K Push
Pa. House Democrats rolled out a renewed fight for universal pre-K statewide, saying it could boost economic mobility for a lot of Philly families. Early days, but could mean more free seats for 3- and 4-year-olds if it passes.
Quick Hits
- Eagles fans: here’s who you wanted to stay or go this offseason.
- More Philly teens are getting involved in voting thanks to the PA Youth Vote effort.
- Daylight saving time is rolling in; here’s why sleep doctors say to take it easy with the time jump.
That’s what you missed. Get the coffee, and maybe double-lock your phone against scammers today.
