Welcome to The Philadelphia Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• Philly-based artist’s “The Office” mural

• Latest updates on the Eagles

• Two Philadelphia natives receive “Genius” grant

• And more…

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📰 News

Two people with ties to Philadelphia - a composer and an artist - received "genius" grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, which awards fellowships to talented and creative individuals to help invest in their future. (link)

🏒 Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly found some cornerback help. According to Jordan Schultz, the team is signing former Super Bowl-winning CB, Bradley Roby, following a successful workout. (link)

💼 Business

Two executives with $3 billion in exits between them have teamed up to take on a pain point in the beverage packaging industry. (link)

🗞️ The Rest

Philly-based artist Kala Hagopian talks to Philly Live’s Sheila Watko about the inspiration and hard work that went into a new mural paying homage to all things “The Office” in Scranton, Pennsylvania. (link)

The two Philly sports fans who went viral after sharing a slice of pizza during an Eagles game and then later finding each other on social media, go on their first date. (link)

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