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Courts, floods, domestic violence, statue shuffles, museum fundraising, EV cleaner air, mask-ban smackdown, Vonn’s crash defiance, NHS cousin-marriage uproar, and anti-sandwich lunchboxes
Shapiro’s fence feud hits the courts
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and some Montgomery County neighbors are trading lawsuits over a security fence, because nothing says “public service” like a property line grudge with legal billing attached.
Water main break floods SEPTA’s Jefferson Station
A water main break flooded part of Jefferson Station near 12th and Filbert, forcing rider reroutes. The Philadelphia Water Department is investigating whether the leak came from a city water main or a SEPTA-owned pipe, so we can all enjoy the suspense of “whose infrastructure failed today.”
Bristol Township stalking death treated as domestic violence
Police say a woman was stalked and killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in Bristol Township. A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged with murder, and the Bucks County District Attorney is treating the case as domestic violence.
Proposal would move Joe Frazier statue to the Art Museum steps
A proposal could relocate the 12-foot statue of boxing legend Joe “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. The statue has been outside Stateside Live in South Philadelphia since 2015.
British Museum raises £3.5 million to keep “Tudor Heart” on public display
The British Museum raised £3.5 million to acquire the “Tudor Heart,” a heart-shaped 24-carat gold pendant linked to Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII. Found by metal detectorist Charlie Clarke in a Warwickshire field in 2019 and reported under the Treasure Act, the money covers required rewards for the finder and landowner, with donations from about 45,000 people plus major backing from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Julia Rausing Trust. The museum is also considering a future UK tour.
Study links more plug-in vehicles in California to lower NO2 pollution
A study in The Lancet Planetary Health reports that as electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids increased in California from 2019 to 2023, nitrogen dioxide levels fell. Using satellite data, researchers found NO2 dropped about 1.1% for every 200 additional plug-in vehicles, a pollutant associated with asthma attacks, bronchitis, and cardiovascular risks.
Judge halts California mask ban for federal agents
A federal judge halted California’s No Secret Police Act, ruling that its ban on federal agents wearing masks in the state unlawfully discriminates against them.
Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after crash, father urges retirement
Lindsey Vonn posted after a frightening Winter Olympics downhill crash that caused a complex tibia fracture, saying she has no regrets. Her father said he wants her to retire.
NHS advert for nurse supporting related couples reignites UK cousin marriage debate
A now-closed Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust advert sought an Urdu-speaking specialist nurse to counsel couples who are close relatives, such as first cousins, on reproduction and genetic risk. The posting reignited debate, with critics citing higher rates of genetic conditions, while NHS guidance says risks can be overstated and should be weighed against claimed social and economic benefits.
Lunchbox ideas for families who hate sandwiches
A piece suggests non-sandwich lunch options including wraps, rolls, pita pockets, “sandwich sushi,” and make-ahead choices like frittatas and savoury muffins. It also recommends using leftovers, packing balanced sides like fruit or vegetables, and using insulated or compartmented containers.
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