🎅🏽 Your guide to what’s open on Christmas Eve | Morning Newsletter
And meet a holiday trio of South Philly’s finest
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We’re still living that low-40s life but it’s a sunny Wednesday, so dress accordingly.
Today our early gift to you is a roundup of what’s open and what’s closed on Christmas Eve across the Philly region.
Then, you have to meet the South Philly family sure to inspire the holiday spirit in those still trying to get there.
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— Kerith Gabriel (@sprtswtr, morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
If you’re like me, Christmas Eve is your quintessential fourth quarter.
Last-minute shopping? âś…
Ingredients for Christmas Day baking? âś…
A place to get away from the in-laws? Again, âś…
Check out our rundown of what’s open, and what’s not, from malls to banks. We’ve also got your holiday logistics, including public transit, mail delivery and even the trash.
What you should know today
COVID-19 vaccinations are lagging far behind for children of color in Philadelphia.
She was playing kickball in a Northern Liberties park. A stray bullet from a senseless shooting left her paralyzed.
A bill that would give tax relief to Atlantic City casinos — and possibly prevent the closure of a few — is now in the hands of Gov. Phil Murphy.
The Eagles improved to .500 in both their record this season and their number of Tuesday night wins in this millennium with a 27-17 win over rival Washington.
An 81-year-old Chester County man was sentenced for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R., Pa.) won’t talk to the panel investigating the Capitol attack.
We’ve got details people passing through Philadelphia International Airport this Christmas need to know.
With supply low and inflation on the rise, here’s a case for giving people experiences over gifts this holiday season.
Local Coronavirus Numbers: Here’s your daily look at the latest COVID-19 data.
For two generations and more than 50 years, the same South Philly family has been showing Philly theater lovers to their seats.
If you’ve seen or had tickets to see the return of The Nutcracker at the Academy of Music, chances are Rita Messina or her younger sister, Susan, helped usher you to your seat.
Up the block at the Kimmel Center, their father, Michael Messina, 75, greets visitors. It’s a new gig of sorts since he used to bring his girls to shows when he started part time as an usher at the Academy of Music.
This story from our reporter Jason Nark really is worth a read if you’re looking for a wholesome tale of a couple of really awesome Philadelphians.
🧠Philly Trivia Time đź§
Fond, one of the crown jewels of East Passyunk, has closed its doors after more than a decade of serving Philly diners. Today’s question: Do you know what year Fond opened its doors? Our reporter Mike Klein does, and he has the answer and what the group that brought us Fond is up to next.
Photo of the day
Yep, that’s me celebrating after waiting in line for more than three hours alongside roughly 200 other folks in Fairhill yesterday for a pair of at-home COVID-19 test kits. Here’s where you can get yours today and tomorrow.
Stay safe, Philly. 🙏🏽