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Philadelphia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are all now above the 5% positivity threshold for COVID tests, creating a new urgency in the fight against the rising Delta variant.

Crossing the 5% Threshold, Philadelphia Region Braces for COVID Mandates – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

Since its start in 2017, PHLpreK has served over 10,000 students. This year, the free, quality pre-K program will serve over 4,000 students at more than 140 locations throughout the City! We are ready to welcome your family into our biggest year yet!

https://www.phila.gov/2021-08-05-2021-2022-phlprek-enrollment-is-open-sign-up-for-free-quality-pre-k/?fbclid=IwAR2jBJSfdSVxomEwDR3hdttMcvsm9WzLMR1YEhjHyhI44c0-wiNxXeG4Fjw

A new competition will bring streetside bike corrals to Old City and West Philly, though it’s unclear if the program will get funding to expand.

https://billypenn.com/2021/08/06/ppa-bike-rack-competition-fire-hydrant-parking-tickets-philadelphia/

What to eat and drink as the Linc welcomes back fans — with masks recommended.

https://billypenn.com/2021/08/08/food-drink-eagles-lincoln-financial-field-two-locals-love-honey-fried-chicken/

The organization’s former executive director is currently running for mayor of a Delaware County town.

https://billypenn.com/2021/08/09/philly-pride-parade-debt-nonpayment-franny-price-dicicco-chuck-volz/

Zack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets on Sunday. Jean Segura and J.T. Realmuto also homered for the Phillies, who moved 2 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in the NL East.

The streak is Philadelphia’s longest since winning eight straight in July 2010.

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Carter Hart to a 3-year contract extension. The deal locks up Hart in Philadelphia through the 2023-24 NHL season and is worth $3.979 million.

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/08/09/flyers-carter-hart-contract-extension/

Philadelphia police say it was a possible gun battle that left three young men hurt along South 13th Street.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/shooting-on-center-city-street-leaves-3-young-men-hurt/2920664/

When it comes to the coronavirus, things are going from bad to worse. Doctors are asking us to think of the Delta variant as a whole new virus, one far more dangerous than the first. How can you stay safe?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/virus-expert-just-issued-tragic-warning/ss-AAN0FtO?ocid=MSNHP_W117&li=BBnb7Kz#image=1

We are delighted to introduce three new businesses that joined the Merchant Partner Deals and Discount Program.

• Excursions on the Square, Rittenhouse Sq.
• FrameWorks Studio and Gallery, 21^St and Walnut St
• William Schwartz Jewelry, 18^th and Chestnut St.

Be sure to check out their listings on the Merchant Partners page of the website.