Meridian Hill Park, also known to locals as Malcolm X Park following the Black nationalist leader's assassination in 1965, has been undergoing major renovations for years.
AFP Photo by LOUISE LE BORGNE
A banner featuring US President Donald Trump on display at the downtown Washington headquarters of the Department of Justice.
AFP Photo by DREW ANGERER
- Love & Honey Fried Chicken is expanding to South Philly. The local franchise will have its grand opening Friday at 1523 East Passyunk Ave., the former location of Black & Brew. The building has an Isaiah Zagar mosaic.
- New research suggests that regular exercise in middle age can delay the onset of major chronic conditions like diabetes, stroke and Alzheimer's. The study's fittest subjects had fewer diseases later in life and longer lifespans.
- West Philly falconer Courtney Douds, owner of the bird education program Raptor Jawns, recently welcomed a baby Eurasian eagle owl to her growing family. Medusa, the 1-month-old owl, is being trained for meet-and-greets and flight demonstrations along with Douds''other birds of prey.
- Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment President of Sports Bob Myers will lead the search to find a replacement for Daryl Morey. Unsurprisingly, one candidate surfacing early has history with Myers.
- SEPTA will increase capacity on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines during World Cup matches this summer. Buses that run to Lemon Hill, the site of the FIFA Fan Festival, will run more frequently, too.
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