🚆 PATCO station reopens after 46 years

🚆 All Aboard the PATCO Train

After 46 years and some delays, PATCO reopened its station at Franklin Square. The station has had a tumultuous history, having originally opened in 1936 and closing several times through the years -- the last in 1979 due to low ridership and illegal activity. The renovated station is ADA-accessible and mixes the classic 1930s tiles with a modern look. [WHYY, City Cast Philly]

🍽️ Four Philly Finalists in 2025 James Beard Awards

We know Philly is the greatest food city and now four nominees have a shot at being honored with a prestigious food award. Finalists include Jesse Ito from Royal Sushi & Izakaya, who lost a bid last year to be named the best chief in the mid-Atlantic. Now he’s up against another Philly chef, Amanda Shulman from Her Place Supper Club, in the same category. [🎧 City Cast Philly, Eater]

💰 PA Pockets Money Meant To Support Youth in Foster Care

An investigation in 2021 found that Philadelphia had been taking Social Security money owed to foster youth and instead pooling the money into the city’s general fund. While Philadelphia says it now notifies the child’s advocates that the county will be taking the benefits, new data shows that since 2020, 44 out of 47 reported counties in Pennsylvania have collected $15.7 million intended for children in foster care. [🔒 The Inquirer, Spotlight PA]

📉 How New Tariffs Will Impact the Philly Region

President Trump announced new tariffs on Wednesday, imposing rates that vary country to country. The changes will have a sweeping impact across industries, from electronics to food to automobiles. The Philly region is expected to see higher prices on products from medication to imported beer (and fewer available products, too). [CBS Philly]

• Related: The new tariffs come ahead of nationwide protests tomorrow, including in Philly, to voice opposition to recent federal cuts and policy changes under the Trump administration. Expect disruption around City Hall. [🔒The Inquirer]

🕰️ What time is it? It’s quiz time! To celebrate the announcement of Opera Philadelphia’s 50th anniversary season, we have a quiz that kicks off with Philly’s opera history.

Give us your best guess!