Yesterday in Philly
Subject: President's House, Water Main Mess, and Philly Sports Moves
Heads Up: Old City History Coming Back
A federal judge ruled the slavery exhibit at the President’s House in Old City must be restored—reversing its removal by the Trump administration. For years, visitors just got a bland “under renovation” sign instead of the stories of enslaved people who lived and worked at the site. Expect some overdue progress here soon. (Multiple outlets covered this: see Fox29, NBC10, and PHL17.)
Travel & Commute Warnings
- Measles scare: There was a possible measles exposure at Philly International last week. If you were flying through, especially in the American Airlines terminal, check with your doctor if you’re not vaxxed.
- Water main break: A break near Penn Medicine (6ABC, Fox29) has Spruce St shut down by the hospitals, and the city says detours and delays could drag on for weeks. Take Chestnut/Market if you can.
Sixers Shuffle (Again)
- The Sixers are bringing back Cam Payne for the rest of the season, and may be signing Jabari Walker for two years. The All-Star weekend did offer a bright spot—Tyrese Maxey helped Team USA snag a win Sunday night. Still, the squad needs a post-break reset; see 5 thoughts on their second-half reality.
Street Stuff & Safety
- Police released images and the mother’s plea for the driver in the Southwest Philly hit-and-run that left a 9-year-old hurt. If you know something, say something.
- Animal lovers: Burlington County’s animal shelter is seeking donations after a flood wrecked their storage.
Culture & Coming Attractions
- History returns: America’s oldest hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, is turning part of its old building into a museum—opening to the public in May.
- J. Cole is coming: The rapper added a Philly date on his tour schedule for summer—just in time for stadium season.
- Bagel fans: Philip Korshak (yep, Korshak Bagels) has South Philly plans involving hot dogs and “bodega vibes.” More at PhillyVoice.
Worth a Click
- Charles Barkley continues his Philly Black History Month All-Stars series.
- Isabeau Levito, from Mt. Laurel, kicked off her Olympic skating run in Milan—worth a watch, even if you don’t care about ice.
That’s the latest. Watch out for the water main mess if you’re near Penn, and check on your flight plans just in case. See you tomorrow.
