🙏 Prayers for 2 boys hurt in plane explosion

⚖️ Philly and PA Dems Have Different Strategies for Trump

Speaking of our elected officials, how are they handling the changes under President Trump? On this Wednesday’s politics episode, a political historian takes a look at how local Democrats – we’re looking at you Mayor Cherelle Parker, Senator John Fetterman, and the aforementioned Governor Shapiro – are navigating a second Trump administration and its impact on Philly. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

❤️‍🩹 Boys Still Recovering After Philly Plane Crash

Two children are still hospitalized from severe on-the-ground injuries after Friday’s medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia. When 10-year-old Trey woke up after a piece of metal plane debris lodged in his head, he asked, “Did I save my sister?” Yes, it appears he did. (He also wanted to make sure he didn't miss the Super Bowl). Meanwhile 9-year-old Ramesses is undergoing treatment in Boston after 90% of his body was burned. Both families are relying on prayer to get them through this time. [6ABC, CBS Philly]

🚓 Philly Police Fatally Shoot Man on Highway

Around 1 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a man wandering on the I-95 South ramp near the Philadelphia International Airport. The 36-year-old man said he was stabbed. While waiting for medics to arrive, police claim the officer and the man got into a scuffle, and the officer fired his taser. When a second officer arrived at the scene, that officer fired multiple shots, killing him. Neither the name of the officers nor the victim have been released. [Philly Voice]

🏘️ City Council Tries To Tackle Housing Costs

Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier and Rue Landau introduced separate pieces of legislation to address housing in the city. Gauthier’s legislation aims to speed up the approval process on affordable housing developments. Landau wants to cap rental applications at $20 and reduce security deposit costs. [Philadelphia Hall Monitor]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for love, getting over a breakup, or wanting to honor the different types of love in your life, the City of Brotherly Love has you covered.

Take Them Out To Dinner First

Put your skills in the kitchen to the test with two workshops at Citrine Studio. Transform a black cocoa cake to whatever your heart desires at the “Heartbreak Hotel” cake decorating class on Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. If you’re craving something savory, a heart-shaped ravioli-making class will be held on February 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Mamajuana Cafe Philly is keeping it busy all Valentine’s weekend long with a special menu and live DJ on Feb. 14, dinner and show on Feb. 15, and a “Galentines & Gents” brunch on Feb. 16.

The Elephant Restaurant & Bar’s "Pink Elephant Pop-Up" in Center City is completely decked out for Cupid! The Valentine’s themed pop-up will be running until Feb. 16 with an expansive espresso martini menu, love notes, and photo-ops.

Taqueria Amor is celebrating Galentine’s with its “Pop Tour.” The themed event honors popular female stars from Beyoncé and Chappell Roan to Pennsylvania’s own Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. The Manayunk pop-up runs until Feb. 28 with special menu items like “you’re gonna be guac-ular” and “h-o-t b-i-r-r-i-a empanadas.”

Find Love Quick

If you’re looking for a Player 2 to nerd out with, Nerd Street and Wooder Ice is hosting a "Speed Gaming" event on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m., complete with door prizes, heart-shaped pizza, and a certified matchmaker to help. Tickets are $15.

Singles in their 40s and 50s can try to find love at Pre-Dating’s matchmaking event at Dock Street Brewery-South on Feb. 22. Attendees will be introduced to up to 12 potential matches. Tickets are $39.