Yesterday in Philly: Sinkholes, SEPTA Spies, and Sixers Surgery
Here’s what Philly woke up to:
🕳 City Streets Keep Crumbling
Another sinkhole popped up — this time in Nicetown, where a gaping street crater is making drivers detour and neighbors wonder what’s next. Not new, but still super Philly. And yes, you can expect some fun traffic delays in the area.
🤖 SEPTA’s Newest Trolley Trick: AI Cameras
SEPTA just announced it’s installing AI-powered cameras on trolleys to catch people blocking tracks. No more quick stops without consequences — the system’s coming for serial trolley-blockers, and yes, you might get a ticket by mail. Watch where you park if you’re anywhere near the 11, 13, 34, or 36 routes.
🏀 Sixers Update: Good News, Bad News
- Let’s keep it honest: Sixers dropped another one to the Celtics, closing out the season series with a 1-3 record against Boston. Not ideal.
- Over on injury watch, rookie Johni Broome is out post-meniscus surgery.
- On a brighter note, Adem Bona’s looking more comfortable, and Cam Payne seems to be finding his place (eventually).
🏈 Eagles Rumors: Price Tags & Roster Rumblings
Eagles front office is dangling A.J. Brown in trade talks, but apparently their asking price is “LOL, no thanks” for most teams (safety positions are also up in the air as they sort out the roster for next season).
🚧 U.S. 250th Birthday: Philly's Going All-In
City officials are ready to spend big for America’s 250th birthday. Expect big crowd-drawing events, plenty of road closures next year, and budget drama leading up to the 2026 celebration.
🎶 To-Do & Culture
- The NASA rocket launch was visible in Philly skies last night, so if you missed it, check your neighbors’ Instagram stories.
- Thousands turned out for the first day of the Flower Show. If you're going, bundle up: the forecast is chilly and we might see some light snow Tuesday morning (here’s what to expect).
- The Museum of the American Revolution is planning two weeks of family-friendly spring break events if you're looking for options with kids.
- On stage: The Philadelphia Orchestra is reviving The Wizard of Oz in Center City this June, and the Ballet’s "Merry Widow" opens March 5 (tickets here).
🛑 Other Quick Hits
- Heads up: Major brands of pads and tampons may contain toxic chemicals. Stay tuned for updates as the FDA gets more data.
- Restorative justice advocates in Philly are pushing for new ways to handle crime that don’t involve jail time. Early days, but expect more discussion.
That’s the rundown. Streets are busted, trolleys are watching, and sports — well, typical. Stay warm this week, Philly.
