SS United States’ departure moved again, to Wednesday
The SS United States’ departure was moved back, a fourth time, to Wednesday, Feb. 19. The plan is the ship will eventually be transported to Mobile, Ala. There, she will undergo final preparations for her next chapter beneath the waves. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Jacqueline C. Romero, Philly’s top federal prosecutor, leaves office amid Trump makeover of the federal justice system. [Inquirer$]
• Independence Mall park rangers were among federal workers whose jobs have been cut by the Trump administration. [6ABC]
• Firefighters battled a massive fire at the United Missionary Baptist Church in Brewerytown. There was a huge warehouse fire Monday night in Abington, too. [NBC10/6ABC]
• Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is launching a campaign for a third term. [CBS3]
• Temple and Penn join schools across the U.S. in reviewing policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts following the Trump Education Department’s letter mandating the end of these programs within two weeks. [Temple/TheDP.com]
• No team in baseball is under more pressure to win it all than the Phillies. [Hittin’ Season]
• Philadelphia musicians win Grammy for album showcasing unpublished songs of Florence Price. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no scheduled public events Monday.
ON THE CALENDAR
🧨 Lunar New Year events and activities
🫶🏾 Black History Month events
🎨 Tuesday, Feb. 18: Embracing the Light Community Paint Days
A new mural is coming to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children! Join artist James Burns and Mural Arts for the first of several community paint days. Free. (12 to 1 p.m.)
🎶 Tuesday, Feb. 18: Music for Food Concert
Curtis students and faculty perform Dvořák, Montgomery and Mozart, with 100% of ticket proceedings benefitting the Sunday Love Project Reception to follow at the College of Physicians. $35 tickets; $20 for students. (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
👠 Wednesday, Feb. 19: Philly Fashion Week – 2025 Trend Show + Next Up Student Design Competition
This free event will showcase the creativity and talent of local fashion students alongside the latest trends from Fashion District Philadelphia’s stores. (5 to 7 p.m.)
🎲 Thursday, Feb. 20: Game Night: Environmental Board Games at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Play some exciting, nature-based games among Tyrannosaurus Rex and other Mesozoic reptiles. Trek gorgeously illustrated trails in Parks, engage with wildlife in Cascadia, compete to be the night’s most-skilled nature observer in Meadow or build a habitable world in Planets. Beginners welcome! $15 tickets includes snacks and water. (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
🎒 Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 20-22: Black Philadelphia in the 18th and 19th Centuries
The conference aims to restore Black people as central historical actors in Philadelphia, paying particular attention to their abolitionist, cultural, economic, social and political networks. Free with registration.
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