Philadelphia isn’t without its share of interesting stories about various people, establishments, and happenings across all parts of the city.

Here are some of the pertinent stories that are taking place within the city.

Penn Professor Highlights the Mud Rubbed on Baseballs

For a long time, Major League Baseball teams have been rubbing mud from the banks of the Delaware River tributary in South Jersey, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

It’s not just any kind of mud, it’s a “magic” mud that gives pitchers a better grip on the ball.

Learn more about the mud being rubbed on MLB’s baseballs at The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

85 Years of Empowering and Supporting Women

Since it was founded in 1938, the Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club has been far more than just a club, writes Lyndsey Teague and Maureen Wellner for 6abc.

Instead, it has been a platform for female empowerment and support for women of all ages.

Learn more about the Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club on 6abc.

What Should Tourists Know Before Coming to Philadelphia?

Many have their ideas of what Philadelphia is, but those who have lived in the city for a while have a different idea than others, Grace Kennedy writes for Newsbreak.

Its walkable characteristics, thriving restaurant scene, and green spaces are just some of the factors that make the city what it truly is.

Read more about what a born-and-bred Philadelphian feels about the city in Newsbreak.

Philadelphia Budgets Millions for Modular Bathrooms

Philadelphia has plans to install six new modular bathrooms over the next five years, writes Emma Camp for Reason.

The city has budgeted $1.8 million for the six units as part of a Philadelphia Health and Human Services initiative launched in January 2021. 

Read more about Philadelphia’s incoming new Loos in Reason.