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Daily morning roundup
☕ Our daily morning roundup lands in your inbox around 7:30 a.m. every weekday. It includes a recap of news from all over the Philly media ecosystem, including our original reporting. Check out past issues here and scroll down to learn more about what we cover. Sign up here.
Latest Morning Roundup
Stubborn Stitch; Winter holiday activities; SEPTA shuttle options | Morning Roundup
Frigid start to week; Rocky on the move; Ringing in 2026 | Morning Roundup
Council’s busy last day; Painted Bride demolition; Billies winners | Morning Roundup
Kensington’s latest sweep; Schwarber gets paid; Mental health workers unionize | Morning Roundup
Billies Awards tonight; Bellwether District’s first tenant; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup
SEPTA strike averted; A ‘nice’ holiday play; Pa. legislators get raise | Morning Roundup
World Cup stars to Philly; SEPTA-union talks resume; Mayor visits churches | Morning Roundup
News + Power
Who’s shaking things up at City Hall? Where’s the most inspiring impact work being done? Which companies are deciding to call Philly home, and why? No one makes a move in this town without Billy Penn in the know.
Secrets + Fun
Where to go, who to see, what to eat, where to drink, when to watch, what history to know, how to find hidden gems and everything you need to appreciate the city’s vibrant culture.

Neighborhoods
Philly’s varied communities are both tight-knit and fluid, deep-rooted and ever-changing. The issues that affect our neighborhoods are issues that affect all stakeholders.
Sports + Culture
Community is huge in Philly, from nonprofits giving back to neighbors coming together for fun. And sports is more than just a game in Philadelphia — it’s a way of connecting with our family, friends and all those fellow fans, whether the news is good or bad.
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