Yesterday in Philly
Subject: Sixers Shake Up, SEPTA Gets Quieter, and That Art Museum Name Again
Hey there. Here’s what happened around Philly yesterday — the news, the drama, the everyday weirdness, and what might actually foul up your week.
Sixers: Trades, Wins, and Nostalgia
- Jared McCain traded: The Sixers sent rookie Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a haul of draft picks (NBC10, PhillyVoice, WHYY). It’s all about building for the future—and watching the Sixers balance now vs. next. They also beat the Warriors for their fifth straight win (PhillyVoice).
- Still waiting for glory: If you want context for this endless "process," check this deep dive on the Sixers’ past heartbreaks, from the '77 Finals to now (Philly Mag).
Museum Name Déjà Vu
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art is switching back to its longstanding name just four months after a rebrand (PhillyVoice, WHYY). The new griffin logo stays; your Rocky steps selfies don’t need retagging.
SEPTA: Changes for Your Commute
- SEPTA announced it’s stopping bus and trolley delay alerts on Twitter and Facebook next week (PhillyVoice). All updates move to the official app and their website, so maybe turn those notifications (back) on if you want to know about your late trolley.
Weather & The Salt That's Stuck
- Get your boots: Light snow and squalls are likely on Friday, with a windy, cold weekend ahead (NBC10). Also, Philly’s giant salt shipment is stuck in the Delaware due to ice (NBC10), because of course it is.
Quick City Hits
- Snow removal work: Philly is hiring over 200 folks for same-day, same-pay snow shoveling gigs—good news if you want some quick cash and don’t mind winter (PhillyVoice).
- Harriet Tubman statue: The city is crowdsourcing quotes to etch into the new Tubman statue at City Hall. Got a good one? You’ve got a shot (PhillyVoice).
- If Monopoly made a Philly edition, what landmarks belong? They’re accepting nominations, so make the Boardwalk proud (PhillyVoice).
Sports and Fun
- Eagles shakeup: Legendary O-line coach Jeff Stoutland is retiring after 13 seasons (NBC10)—yet another offseason change.
- If you’re still savoring football pain, ex-Birds will get another chance at the Lombardi in this year’s Super Bowl (PhillyVoice). And if you want to hang with other Pats haters, there’s a dedicated bar for Seahawks fans Sunday (Philly Mag).
- Think you know more than the average Jeopardy! contestant? There’s a bar league in Center City built just for that energy (PhillyVoice).
That’s the main stuff. Stay warm, set your SEPTA app alerts, and if you see your salt truck floating down the Delaware, it’s not coming soon.
