Heavy rain expected; Mental health walk-in clinic to debut; ‘Philly Special’ Nick Foles retiring
Severe thunderstorms, and even some tornadoes, are possible today as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby finally pass through after a wet, unsettled week.
“The greatest impacts are going to be the potential for some heavy rainfall,” Mike Lee, meteorologist at NWS in Mount Holly, said Wednesday. “Some scattered to widespread instances of flash flooding that could lead to road closures, flooded roadways.” Continue reading…
Super Bowl LII MVP and champion Nick Foles is calling an end to his NFL career, and he will officially be retiring as a Philadelphia Eagle at this season’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 16.
The QB’s career peak undoubtedly came during his time with the Birds, when he replaced the injured Carson Wentz in the 2017 season and went on to upset Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots, 41-33, for the team’s first-ever Super Bowl title.
Foles was the key to one of the greatest moments in the city’s sports history, the “Philly Special” trick play, in which Foles’ made the touchdown catch. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A groundhog was rescued after popping up in a claw machine at an arcade in Blair County. [NBC10]
• Philadelphia is opening its first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs on September 3. Funded by the city, it will not provide emergency crisis services. [WHYY]
• The former Philadelphia police officer charged with Eddie Irizarry’s death after a traffic stop last summer was released on $200,000 bail after the DA’s office withdrew a first-degree murder charge. [6ABC]
• Montco and Delco DAs announced the dismantling of an organized catalytic converter theft ring operating in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia counties. [Around Ambler]
• Crozer Health may have new life after a N.J.-based group signed a letter of intent to buy them and transfer the hospital system back to nonprofit status. [WHYY]
• Actor/power couple Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance are producing a new drama set in Philly, titled “Keats” and centering on a fourth-generation police officer who returns after leaving the job and her family and ends up investigating her mother’s death and her own future. [Deadline]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker attends and speaks at the funeral for radio host Mary Mason, aka Beatrice Elmore Turner, at Sharon Baptist Church. (11 a.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🚣🏽♀️ Saturday, August 10: SEA Water Festival
Celebrate with cultural performances, music, food vendors, and Southeast Asian community-building activities. The 2,000-kilo boat race features teams from all across the city. Visit the SEA Market at FDR Park while there! (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
😂 Saturday, August 10: Arte en las Calles: Scribe Video Center’s 27th Annual Street Movies!
An evening of Latin food, music, balloons, local merchant fair, and movies under the stars at Esperanza Art Center. Featuring Spanish-language comedy shorts, hosted by comedian and storyteller Che Guerrero! Free with RSVP. (7 p.m.)
🐛 Saturday-Sunday, August 10-11: Bug Fest
Bug Fest 2024 is here with a wild weekend celebrating some the Academy of Natural Science’s favorite (invertebrate) things. Enjoy scientist-guided Bug Walks on the Parkway, Roach Races, unexpected insect biodiversity, “Ask the Expert” meet-and-greets with scientists, and even a marketplace full of bug-related art! $25 adults; $21 children. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day)
🥙 Sunday, August 11: Cemita Festival
The 2nd annual event comes to La Placita Fishtown in the outdoor community space with the trolley. Sample cemitas from several Philly chefs while listening to live music and specialty non-alcoholic drinks! See the guest chefs here. Some vendors are cash-only. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
🎭 Sunday, August 11: Romeo 💜 Juliette: An Immersive Opera Experience
Combining burlesque, drag arts, immersive theater, and some of Philly’s finest operatic performers, Prismatic Arts Ensemble comes to Old City with a unique twist to the classic tragedy. In this version, two of Philly’s star nightlife performers fall in love-at-first sight, but they’re from rival clubs. Audience members will be encouraged to take part in the storytelling via a dance party, a runway contest, and more. Sliding scale tickets from $5 to $30. (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
🎶 Monday, August 12: Vinyl Record Day
Join Haddington Library staff in the community meeting room and bring records to play some of your favorite tunes on vinyl. (3 p.m.)
