Private foundation to manage Philadelphia Catholic schools

LOCAL HEADLINES

1. Big Change for Philly Catholic Schools (Inquirer)
2. Temple Student Wins $1M Contest (NBC10)
3. Revamped Philadelphia Zoning Codes Take Effect (CBS3)

WEATHER

• Mild weather hanging on
• HIGHS: 84°
• WIND: ENE 4 mph

TODAY IN HISTORY

• 1950 – Officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association accept Althea Gibson into their annual championship, making her the first African-American player to compete in a U.S. national tennis competition.
• 1992 – Hurricane Andrew hits the Bahamas. After it hits South Florida two days later, it is responsible for the deaths of 26 people and an estimated $35 billion in property damage.
• 1864 – The Geneva Convention of 1864 for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick of Armies in the Field is adopted by 12 nations meeting in Geneva.
• 1989 – Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers becomes the first pitcher in major league history to record 5,000 career strikeouts.