🌱 But The Big Story On Action News +Winter Storm + Is Hurts Hurt?

Hello, friends! It's me, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, your host of the Philadelphia Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• For the last time, Jim Gardner delivered the news at 6 p.m. on 6 ABC.
• Brace yourself for heavy rains, freezing wind chills and damaging high winds.
• Jalen Hurts injury: Tracking the Eagles QB's status for Saturday against the Cowboys.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with afternoon rain. High: 48 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. "What I need you to know is how much I'm going to miss you," Jim Gardner said to Action News viewers as he delivered his last newscast on 6 ABC. After a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, Action News' Jim Gardner anchored his final newscast on Wednesday night. It has been 46 years and countless "Big Stories," but one constant has been Jim in the Action News anchor chair, guiding the viewers of the Delaware Valley through calm and crisis.(6abc Philadelphia)
2. Just in time for Christmas weekend, a winter storm arrives later today. Heavy rains of 1 to 3 inches followed by high winds that could reach over 50 m.p.h. is capped off with below freezing wind chills that will feel like 20 degrees below freezing. But no worries, Santa loves this stuff! (weather.gov)
3. The Philadelphia Eagles are on the cusp of clinching the NFC East and the top seed in the NFC, which would give them homefield advantage throughout the NFL playoffs. But they face uncertainty regarding star quarterback Jalen Hurts, and his availability for Saturday's huge game against the Dallas Cowboys. According to multiple reports, Hurts suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears. The injury is being described at this time as a "sprained shoulder." (msn.com)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• 4th Gr Science Fair Night - MAST Community Charter School (5:00 PM)
• Winter Concert - Band & Orchestra - Central (7:00 PM)
• Historic Architecture Review Board - Lansdowne Borough (7:00 PM)
• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Lansdowne Public Library (7:00 PM)
• Jewelry for Your Walls! (7:03 PM)

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From my notebook:

• C'mon, this winter storm is going to be nasty. If it crossed your mind to save a pooch, now is the weekend to do it! Are you interested in Save Me A Stocking but are unsure of what dog would fit your household? Here are some of the few pawtastic dogs looking to spend the holidays in a foster home or even a furever home!! 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝟑𝟎 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑-𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔 (ACCT Philly via Facebook)
• What does your neighborhood smell like? Stock's Cake, La Columbe Coffee and kielbasa from Czerws and Swiacki-ahh, the scent of Port Richmond! Here's a great stocking stuffer- Philadelphia Candle Co.: What does your neighborhood smell like? - (billypenn.com)
• In case you didn't get the memo, we're getting crappy weather starting later today. Our pals at Crossing Broad suggest you try this Buddy Bingo game to keep you occupied during the freezing rain part of the weekend. (Crossing Broad)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Patty-Pat Kozlowski

About me: Patty-Pat Kozlowski has been writing community news and Philly-cenric Op/Eds for over 20 years. A Jill of all trades she's been a stand-up comedian, chef, DJ, newspaper editor, food trucker and Parks Director for Philadelphia Parks & Rec as well as a community relations/legislative aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.

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