Weather, Floods, and Some Philly Persistence
Welcome to Sunday. Here’s everything you actually need to know about Philly yesterday (and a couple things you’ll kick yourself for missing if you don’t read this).
Weather & Getting Around
- Heads up: Wintry mess incoming. Expect a sloppy combo of rain and light snow starting Sunday evening into Monday (details). Crews spent Saturday clearing leftover snow, but you'll want to watch the sidewalks and allow extra time in the morning (here's what got done).
- A Valentine’s surprise: If you parked in Callowhill, check your car. Flooding left rides sitting in knee-deep water after pipes burst in at least one garage (here's the video).
Schools & City Stuff
- Pennsbury High scare: The school was locked down Saturday after a threat, but cops say it wasn’t credible and everything is back to normal (read more).
- ICE drama: After a protest over ICE showing up at Lindenwold apartments (with reports of kids running from agents), Philly’s school district doubled down on its policy to protect students from ICE (info).
- Trash talk in Chester: The city is still arguing over its long-term waste contract and what it means for Chester’s incinerator and community health. Deadline’s looming (catch up), plus Chester’s fighting for a return of local health services nine months after its hospital closed (context).
Sports: Very Philly Weekend
- Sixers highs and lows: Tyrese Maxey’s NBA 3-Point Contest run ended early (sigh), but rookie VJ Edgecombe stepped up and was named MVP of the Rising Stars game after two clutch game-winners.
- Phillies update: The lineup still looks a whole lot like last year’s—and Nick Castellanos is off to San Diego, but the Phils are still on the hook for a chunk of his contract (analysis), (and money details).
- Eagles mailbag: People are already arguing about whether Jalen Hurts is here long-term or not. Because it’s never too early for offseason QB drama (read and overreact).
Culture & Otherwise
- ‘Sound of Music’ alert: The classic musical is rolling through the Academy of Music this spring.
- Love Park was busy: Weddings, photo ops, and a Cupid’s Chase 5K at the Zoo—love was everywhere this weekend (see it); (see runners).
- Atlantic City Boat Show is back with hundreds of boats if you’re already so sick of winter you need to stare at shiny yachts (what to expect).
That’s the quick version. Bundle up, check your parking spot, and keep an eye on that wintry sky. More tomorrow.
