Eagles victory parade prep: Transit tips, talking points and more
SEPTA and NJ Transit service will be drastically different than usual this morning. Here’s what you need to know to get to and from the parade.
As thousands of Eagles fans converge on Philly, an Eagles support group is grappling with something different — a happy ending. And while you prep for the parade, here are 13 things to know to keep the conversations lively as you stand along Broad Street. Like, what’s a “Super Flush”?
‘Inner Excellence’ author: You’re more than wins and losses
In the Eagles wildcard win over the Packers, A.J. Brown befuddled the TV audience when he was seen reading a book on the sidelines: “Inner Excellence,” by baseball player turned performance coach Jim Murphy.
BP’s Nick Kariuki spoke to the author, who’s in town for the parade. “I’ve never encountered the passion of fans of the Philadelphia Eagles,” he said. “It’s just on another level and it’s so inspiring to me.” Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Gov. Shapiro is suing federal agencies over Trump administration spending freezes on grants and loans. [AP]
• Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, excluding uses to address obesity or weight loss. [WHYY]
• The SS United States’ departure is, wait for it, back on, with the ship now scheduled to depart Philly’s waterfront on Monday, Feb. 17. [Billy Penn]
• Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025. [WHYY]
• Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds. [WHYY]
• The 700 block of Market Street will be co-named to honor Emma Chappell, the first Black woman to establish a bank in Philadelphia. [PhillyVoice]
• Philly theater groups support young families by offering child care and programming for adults and kids alike. [Billy Penn]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will attend the Eagles Super Bowl parade at Lincoln Financial Field (11 a.m.) and at the Museum of Art (2 p.m.).
ON THE CALENDAR
❤️ Galentine’s Day events across Philly
📚 Valentine’s events for booklovers
💘 Artsy Valentine’s weekend events
🧨 Lunar New Year events and activities
🫶🏾 Black History Month events
📚 Friday, Feb. 14: Hot Date with a Book: An Evening of Love & Literature
Join Head House Books for an evening that will stimulate your brain, your heart, & your sweet tooth. Peruse a curated selection of books on love and romance, then try Sex Ed Quizzo. $30 tickets. (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
🍹 Friday-Saturday, Feb. 14-15: Tipsy History: A Love Story
Hear a love story for the ages when you meet a young Betsy Ross just after her elopement with husband John. The program continues in the House with a special, love-themed tour and a handcrafted “love potion” cocktail. $27 tickets in advance for adults 21+. (Select 6 p.m., 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. times)
🎭 Friday-Saturday, Feb. 14-15: “Gabardine” poetry-theater performance
Painted Bride presents this work-in-process performance on inner child healing at Icebox Project Space. This experimental poetry show utilizes film projection, immersive sound and various technologies to subvert audience expectations and explore dimensions of Black grief, shame and joy. $0-20 tickets.
🏒 Saturday, Feb. 15: PWHL Watch Party
Watch the Montreal Victorie vs NY Sirens game at Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse along with Gremlins Hockey Club, Philly Ball Hockey, Philadelphia Freeze and UWHL. $5 cash entry. Raffles benefit Snider Hockey. (1 p.m.)
😢 Sunday, Feb. 16: Making Space
A time to learn about and honor our grief together. An invitation to show up however you are and be welcomed in the warmth and care of community. In Germantown. Free. (2 to 4 p.m.)
🪄 Monday, Feb. 17: The Heart & Soul of Magic – Celebrating the History of African-American Magicians
Featuring: Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler”, Hiawatha Johnson Jr., Ran’d Shine and an all-African American cast for a family-friendly magic and variety show at the Salvation Army Kroc Center at 4200 Wissahickon Avenue. (6 to 8 p.m.)
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