Aircraft crash city corridor; Sirianni & Eagles followers; Legalize weed in Pa.?

The town held a city corridor Wednesday night time to replace residents in Northeast Philly on the efforts to answer final Friday’s lethal airplane crash, which killed 7 individuals. Officers, together with Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Fee Kevin Bethel, helped to deal with residents’ issues, which included the velocity of response and the necessity for psychological healthcare. Proceed studying …

Residents requested questions throughout Wednesday night time’s city corridor. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)

The man has one of many best begins to a head-coaching profession within the NFL ever — and but, the Eagles’ Nick Sirianni has heard followers’ boos and sportswriters thought he was in jeopardy earlier this season. We requested an area sports activities psychologist — and massive sports activities fan — to assist us kind all of it out.

And don’t get us fallacious. Nick has his supporters — together with this couple, who invited him into their wedding ceremony reception 4 years in the past, and had been impressed by his heat and generosity. If his group wins the Tremendous Bowl on Sunday, he’s doubtless in your life for the long run. Proceed studying …

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talks to the media following the NFL championship playoff soccer sport towards the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photograph/Chris Szagola)

RECAP: What else occurred?

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• Gov. Shapiro proposes over $200 million extra for Philly colleges. [Chalkbeat]

• Gov. Shapiro seems to be to legalize — and tax — marijuana to stability the state funds. [WHYY]

• Snow and ice fell in a single day within the Philadelphia area, making for a messy commute this morning. [CBS3]

• The SS United States is ready (once more) to depart Philly, this weekend. [Billy Penn]

• Lots of of individuals protested in Heart Metropolis towards Trump administration insurance policies and Elon Musk’s agenda, becoming a member of a nationwide motion. [WHYY]

• Philly zoo, hospital, meals financial institution and animal shelter place Tremendous Bowl wagers with their Kansas Metropolis counterparts. [PhillyVoice]

• A music schooling nonprofit acquired funds to maintain programming alive in Philly colleges, and a newly devoted ‘Ruth’s Room’ at Philly’s Juvenile Justice Heart faculty presents college students a protected, artistic music area named after native educator Ruth Bacon (sure, actor Kevin’s mother). [WHYYx2]

MAYOR WATCH

The mayor has no public occasions scheduled for at the moment.

ON THE CALENDAR

🧨 Right here’s a operating record of Lunar New 12 months occasions and actions throughout Philly.
🫶🏾 Right here’s an inventory of Black Historical past Month occasions throughout Philly.

💌 Friday, Feb. 7: Valentine Card Cyanotype Workshop
Make your personal cyanotype Valentine’s playing cards on this enjoyable, hands-on workshop. All supplies offered and no earlier artwork making expertise required. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks might be offered. BYOB. $45 or $60 tickets. (6 to eight p.m.)

🎨 Friday, Feb. 7: With All My Coronary heart Artwork Present
A present centered round all Black artists, however as an area for everybody. “Come ready to share a typical understanding of acceptance, love and celebration.” $25 tickets. (8 to 11 p.m.)

🛍️ Saturday, Feb. 8: Pre-Valentine’s Day Flea Market
The Rotunda hosts this market with free vegan snacks, new or gently used jewellery, video games, albums, and different collectibles, and extra, all to help the 511 Farm Sanctuary. (11 a.m. to three p.m.)

💘 Saturday, Feb. 8: Cupid’s Undie Run
This nationwide enjoyable run with consuming, dancing, a mile-ish run and dance social gathering at XFinity Reside! will elevate funds to help these affected by NF, a gaggle of genetic situations that trigger tumors to develop on nerves all through the physique. Register right here. (11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

🎉 Saturday, Feb. 8: Lunar New 12 months Get together
This family-friendly occasion at FACTS Constitution College from 1 to 4 p.m. options cooking workshops and extra.

🖼️ Saturday, Feb. 8: 12 months of the Snake Artwork Exhibit
Vizion Gallery celebrates Lunar New Years with an AAPI centric Artwork Present, that includes artists curated by JC Zerbe, Mild refreshments, a dwell DJ, and distributors might be available. Free with registration. (4 to eight p.m.)