Yesterday in Philly
Cold Snap, Eagles Vibes, and Lawsuits at FDR
Weather & Safety
Bundle up: dangerous cold and nasty wind chills are moving in this weekend. Seriously, frostbite risk territory — with doctors warning to limit time outdoors and check on neighbors. If you see anyone struggling, especially unsheltered folks, you know the drill: call for help.
City Life & The Big Stuff
- FDR Park Drama: South Philly neighbors suing to halt parts of the FDR Park renovation are getting their day in court. A judge says their lawsuit against the city can keep moving — so expect more fights about parks, fields, and compost piles.
- Temple Hospital Bomb Threat: Temple University Hospital had to divert ambulances Saturday after getting a bomb threat (turned out to be unfounded). Another day, another city disruption.
- Fire Trouble: Two bad ones last night. Rowhome fire in West Philly did heavy damage, and another blaze in South Philly left a home destroyed. Plus, an apartment fire in Bella Vista sent at least one person to the hospital.
Eagles & Sports
- A.J. Brown: Still Here: If you’re worried A.J. Brown wants out, chill. On a Micah Parsons podcast and elsewhere, he was all positive about the Eagles: “That’s home, man.” (He’s also a Patullo fan, for those keeping score.)
- Who’s Staying, Who’s Going: Phans keep arguing: Should the Eagles overhaul the tight end room? Here's the current roster sitch.
- Super Bowl Sunday Guide: Eagles fans, need a rooting guide? Who to (reluctantly) cheer for and why Sunday actually matters to Philly, explained.
- Embiid Questionable: For the Sixers game vs. the Suns on Friday, Joel Embiid is questionable with the injury bug. We can't have nice things.
More Philly
- Paddle the Schuylkill: The Philly Phlotilla is planning to bring 100 kayakers to the river in July for America250. Put it on your we-might-do-this list for summer.
- Latino Philly & the Super Bowl: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance has meaning for Philly’s Latino communities. It’s personal — and yes, still political.
- Book Fair: The 34th African American Children’s Book Fair is here, and it draws a crowd every year. Worth a visit if you want something that’s not football.
That’s the gist. Be safe in the cold, and if you’re rooting for or against any team on Sunday, just know you’re not alone. See you tomorrow.
