The Morning Newsletter
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Good morning. It should be a sunny Saturday with a high near 65.
A reader says an unknown litterbug keeps leaving half-finished iced coffees at their doorstep. How should they handle it? Our staffers discuss.
Plus, we have news on one of Phillyās best pizzerias rolling out circles of a different kind of dough, what Gov. Josh Shapiro said about Eagles stadium talks, and our report card for this week in Philly news.
ā Paola PĆ©rez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
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What you should know today
Crews were preparing Friday to carefully deconstruct the partially collapsed Grays Ferry parking garage, as part of a meticulous recovery effort for two ironworkers lost in the rubble and presumed dead.
The Trump administration cannot change the Presidentās House slavery exhibit in Philadelphia with a sanitized version for now, a court affirmed on Thursday.
In the days before a February walkout by Quakertown students to protest federal immigration enforcement ended in a bloody clash with police, emails show district administrators were facing community pressure as they grappled with how to handle the event.
Unauthorized immigrants who are victims of human trafficking and other crimes can get special visas. A new bill would set a 90-day deadline for local authorities to respond to requests for such certifications.
New Jersey school districts determine when schools take spring break. A lawmaker introduced legislation to make them observe the same schedule.
Community College of Philadelphiaās faculty and staff union on Thursday accused the college of failing to meet promises made during contract negotiations, including providing free SEPTA passes for students.
Gov. Shapiro reassured fans the Birds will stay in Philly after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said all options are on the table for its next stadium.
One of Phillyās best pizzerias is now slinging doughnuts, but only on Saturdays. Its popup menu features a rotation of flavors.
Phillyās WNBA team was officially been approved. The team, which is still without a name, will tip off its first season in 2030.
From a cursed Jersey mansion to a wave of new Flyers fans, catch up on the good, bad, and weird from recent stories out of Philly.
This weekās question is: Someone keeps putting half-empty iced coffee cups on my steps. How do I stop this without putting up a passive-aggressive sign?
To nail down the next best steps, Inquirer reporters Abigail Covington and Earl Hopkins joined forces. Their ideas included doing a bit of investigating to see if othersā stoops are being trashed, and empowering the community to crack down on littering.
They also touched on whether your steps are considered public spaces.
āCity life or not, I think leaving trash on peopleās property is a no go,ā Earl said.
This chronic offense reminded me of the time my mom got super upset by someone who would never pick up after their dog. They would simply let them poop on the concrete right in front of her balcony, and walk away. One strongly worded sign later, and they were never seen again.
Read my colleaguesā full chat here. Need advice, or want to share your thoughts? We want to hear it. Email us here.
After a 10-year hiatus, the Cycling Classic will return to Philadelphia in August.
In a guest column for The Inquirer, former Mayor Michael A. Nutter argues that the Classic should be perceived differently from other big upcoming events that the city will be sure to welcome enthusiastically.
āIt belongs to the city itself,ā Nutter writes. āIt connects generations who remember the racesā past with people discovering it for the first time.ā
Get Nutterās perspective on the āBike Raceā as what he calls a joyous civic experience.
š Find the location
Think you know where you can catch this view of the moon? Our weekly game puts your knowledge of Phillyās streets and places to the test. Check your answer.
š§© Unscramble the anagram
Hint: The largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport
ECLAIR SEMINARIAN
Email us if you know the answer. Weāll select a reader at random to shout out here.
Cheers to Mattingly S. Cohen who correctly guessed Fridayās answer: Independence Blue Cross. The Philadelphia insurance company had a $423 million net loss last year, as difficult financial conditions persisted throughout the healthcare industry.
Ahead of seeing Miz Martha, arts and culture reporter Rosa Cartagena said she expected to laugh, but yet the production still managed to catch her off guard.
āSubversive, inventive, and challenging, this play feels essential right now,ā Cartagena writes of James Ijamesā latest work.
Read her review among all the Philly art we loved this week, from a giant mural to Kurt Vileās first album in years and much more.
Somewhere on the internet in Philly
ā¾ This time lapse of Dhwani Saraiya in drawing action is very satisfying.
š„£ A double dutch queen truly left no crumbs on these ropes.
šļø Old Nelsonās is watching.
šš½ Thanks for stopping by. Iāll catch up with you again tomorrow.
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