Philly enjoys first Super Bowl parade, Congress passes budget | Morning Newsletter

There was a lot of midnight green, on everything from clothes and nails to tinsel wigs and animated bald eagle hats. But these fans showed the most spirit.

There were also some clever, sweet and sassy signs floating around, and quite a few homemade Lombardi trophies.

Of course, fans climbed pretty much anything that could be climbed.

Between all the chants about Tom Brady, Eagles fans said some hilarious things yesterday.

Philadelphia police even joined in the celebration by waving flags and throwing footballs with the crowd.

Regardless, some pretty wild things were heard over the police scanner.

There was indeed a huge mess left behind as crowds went home, but clean up went according to plan.

So, how many people were there? Experts estimate it was close to 700,000.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie had one message for fans: "We are just beginning."

Eagles center Jason Kelce gave an epic speech at the end of the parade, in full Mummers garb, no less. You need to see (or read) it to believe it.

In fact, many of the Eagles were dressed to the nines.

All in all, it was a celebration for the ages  — one the team and fans hope to repeat again soon.

The state legislature will not pass a new congressional map before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's deadline today, but Republican leaders aren't ready to cede redrawing of the districts just yet.

Construction on Sunoco's Mariner East 2 pipeline through Delaware and Chester Counties will continue, now that the Department of Environmental Protection has fined Sunoco  $12.6 million.

Rutgers University has had recovery housing for students struggling with addiction since the 1980s. Now it's a national leader as more schools consider opening their own.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, which has its North American headquarters in Montgomery County, is looking at more cost-cutting measures in 2018 after struggling through 2017.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sinking $17.5 million into the fight against a beast ravaging vineyards, apple orchards, and peach farms in Southeastern Pennsylvania: the dreaded spotted lanternfly.

Well done, New Jersey: your electric bills are going down this summer.

Many of the Flyers watched yesterday's parade on TV before bringing Philadelphia yet another victory, this time against the Canadiens. 

The Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics has begun, but if you want to watch it on TV you'll have to wait until tonight.

Despite the celebration, fans can't stop talking about Cris Collinsworth's Super Bowl calls. Now longtime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels has come to his defense.

Need something not football related to do now? We've got you covered with this list of upcoming events.

Four stories of book stacks — about one million books — have been moved out of the Free Library's central branch. What's filling the gap? A business center and space for teens.

From ice skating to cheese making, look no further than these great ideas for Valentine's Day plans in Philadelphia.

It's the first ever Philly Theatre Week, and there are plays, panels, musicals and more on stage for free, $15 or $30.

Instead of boycotting the White House, the Eagles should meet with the President to talk about social justice, writes Benjamin Orbach, CEO of the Ascendant Athlete.

White House chief of staff John Kelly should be stripped of his job for ignoring warnings that former Staff Secretary Rob Porter abused his ex-wives, writes columnist Will Bunch.

Muslim communities are fighting for their right to worship all over America, but a row over a mosque in an affluent New Jersey town is exemplifying a new age of Islamophobia under Trump, as The Guardian explores.

This interview with music legend Quincy Jones — in which he discusses who killed JFK, why Ringo Starr was a bad drummer, and how Michael Jackson stole songs with New York Magazine — is a hoot.

Tuning into the Olympics? Sports Illustrated has put together an introduction to Team U.S.A. so you know who to root for.

According to Fast Company, even when you turn off some of your phone's creepiest features, it can still spy on you. Beware, you may want to throw your phone out a window after reading.

California's beautiful redwood trees are under threat due to climate change but strangely enough, as The Washington Post reports, their DNA could save them all.