Will incoming President Trump actually reach launching a wave of mass sweeps, detentions and deportations instantly after he takes workplace January 20, as he has vowed to do? Will he actually be capable to finish short-term protected standing for Haitians, Venezuelans, Ukrainians and others, and strip citizenship from some naturalized immigrants?
“At this level, it’s the not understanding what’s going to occur,” stated a lady who’s among the many tens of hundreds of Philadelphians who’re undocumented or have some kind of short-term authorized standing. Some are planning, some aren’t, however almost all are anxious. Proceed studying…
There wasn’t all that a lot snow, however the Philadelphia College District closed faculties for Monday, and a few mother and father obtained to share the particular enjoyable of a snow day. The district will likely be open for enterprise Tuesday, both in-school or as a distant studying day. Try pictures, last snow totals and the outlook for Tuesday’s commute.

RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Former Pa. Secretary of Well being Dr. Rachel Levine stayed centered on her federal submit, even as anti-trans politics swirled round her. [NPR]
• Victims of the gasoline explosion in Port Richmond on New Yr’s Day 2023 are suing PECO and PGW. [Inq$$]
• With common season over, Eagles assistant coaches being focused by different NFL groups. [PennLive]
• A portray purchased at a Glenside thrift retailer for $10 was truly a piece by an artist from nineteenth Century Philly’s Black elite. [WHYY]
• A former metropolis employee’s play is up for a Pulitzer Prize, telling a narrative of an iconic Harlem bookstore proprietor. [CBS3]
• “Abbott Elementary” standout Sheryl Lee Ralph is getting her personal star on Hollywood’s Stroll of Fame. [PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no scheduled appearances Tuesday.
ON THE CALENDAR
❤️ Via Saturday, Jan. 11: Philly Loves Bowie Week
From Bowie-themed karaoke at Johnny Brenda’s and a dance get together at Trestle Inn, to Fishtown Choir performing and a large live performance at Theatre of Residing Arts, this week of occasions celebrating the musical icon has one thing for everybody. Numerous dates, occasions and places.
🏥 Thursday, Jan. 09: Wholesome New Yr Well being Truthful
Get free blood strain screenings, well being sources, and different neighborhood actions at Temple Well being – Chestnut Hill. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
❓ Friday, Jan. 10: Sport Present Palooza
This “trivia fusion” merges trivia with video gaming at Evil Genius Beer Firm. It’s interactive, makes use of completely different sport present codecs, and makes use of your individual cell gadget as an alternative of paper & pencil. Free. (7 to 9 p.m.)
🎤 Saturday, Jan. 11: 90s Karaoke Singalong
Moist your whistle and sing to nostalgic 90s songs whereas totally sober, at Philly’s Nutmeg NonAlcoholic Beer and Market! Free for the primary 25 company.
🏎️ Jan. 11 by means of Jan. 20: Philadelphia Auto Present
The Auto Present returns to the Pennsylvania Conference Middle for an additional yr. Tickets are $12 to $20.
Atone for the earlier week
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