From scraps to masterpieces: Scrapple Sculpting Competition spotlights Philly food and creativity (photos)
Reading Terminal Market’s second annual contest saw artists and enthusiasts transform five-pound blocks of scrapple into creative sculptures.
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This Philly nonprofit trains school-aged students to run a full or half marathon
Training students to run a race of up to 26.2 miles is just one way Students Run Philly Style influences its student participants.
O’Rourke proposes rent rebate and permanent funding for free SEPTA passes
Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke argues that more public transit aid for low-income residents would show that government can work.
Area residents gather along Delaware to kick off Philly’s celebration of Navy and Marines’ 250th anniversary
A maritime procession up the river kicked off Homecoming 250, a celebration of the armed service branches.
Temple researchers win NCAA grant to build AI-mentor for student-athletes
JournAI aims to support the holistic development and well-being of college athletes at all levels. And no, it won’t write term papers for you.
Embark on a live DUNGEONS & DRAGONS quest at the Miller Theater this weekend
The Twenty-Sided Tavern show is interactive, improvisational, and a space to build community.
Philly disability rights advocates demand accessible 2026 celebrations
City’s history of lax enforcement raises fears of exclusion from Philly 250 events.
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‘When you’re working with clay, you’re working with the earth’: Studio’s new exhibition offers ‘Clay as Care’
The Clay Studio show features artists who have been through the mud and embraced ceramics as a way to heal and channel their story. Visitors are encouraged to join in.
‘A lot of things to do’: This organization tends to some of Philly’s most overlooked refugees
The Karen Community Association of Philadelphia is dedicated to helping Karen people — a refugee population from Myanmar — with specialized social service needs that larger organizations can’t provide.
HitchBOT celebrated by hundreds in Elfreth’s Alley, 10 years after its demise there
Its journey was cut short in Philadelphia 10 years ago, but its legacy was commemorated this October — and could continue to be.
Philly overdose deaths keep declining as wellness ecosystem expands
Providers say Narcan availability is saving lives. But has the city’s huge investment to address the Kensington drug market made an impact?
From Kayageum to K-pop: Festival celebrates Korean culture and community in West Philly (photos)
Event shares culture, food and much more on a gorgeous fall weekend.
‘Community is a top priority’: This S. Kensington bike shop is owned by its employees
Wawa is the most famous employee-owned company in Pa., but there are others in Philly and beyond. They’re modeled to value employees, provide stability.
The Philadelphia Union can lift the MLS Supporters’ Shield at home this Saturday
A victory over rivals New York City FC will guarantee Philly the best regular season record in the league, and all the playoff perks that come with it.
Phillies team that everyone doubted found its way to first World Series win
The 1980 Phillies did it — but not before some end-of-season drama, provided by Mike Schmidt and Co.
Headlines of Yore
A 19th century Philly civic leader’s legacy includes this pop culture icon
C.C.A. Baldi was a major figure in Philadelphia’s Italian American community. His family would go on to lead in both politics and pop culture.
Food & Drink Scene
Photos: The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers and bratwurst to South Philly
Philadelphians donned lederhosen on South Street to celebrate Bavarian culture on Saturday.
Neighborhoods
‘Rust in peace, hitchBOT’: Elfreth’s Alley Museum celebrates the 10th anniversary of a robot that deserved better
The hitchhiking robot is the subject of a First Friday event — with free beer. Organizers are hoping it might become our next Punxsutawney Phil. Long live hitchBOT!
Power & Politics
Independence Hall closes as shutdown hits Philly: Here’s what we know
The first day of the shutdown saw the national park in the city close its doors, while thousands of federal workers braced for furloughs or work without pay.
Ahead of City Council hearing, councilmember hears concerns about foster care system
Participants shared issues they felt needed to be addressed, even as DHS has made some progress.
In Philadelphia, opponents gather for silent protest to Trump administration’s plans to remove President’s House exhibits
Organizers from Avenging the Ancestors Coalition held a vigil and attempted to present Interior Secretary Doug Burgum with a letter asking the administration not to censor history.
Comic book teaches Philly youth about their rights regarding law enforcement
YEAH Philly’s “Know Your Rights” is a youth-focused guide for dealing with law enforcement.
Gun violence prevention
Krasner supports lawsuit against Trump’s $500 million cut to public safety programs
DA accuses president of wanting more urban violence and crime.
Toll the Bell calls for action, awareness of gun violence
The two day event started with a citywide ringing of bells and set of speeches and performances to call for community action
Kensington violence intervention program among projects hit by DOJ grant cuts
U.S. Department of Justice recently cut over $800 million in grants nationwide, including $1.5 million for the hoops league and anti-violence program here. Others in Philly are affected, too.
Free basketball league in Kensington offers alternative to violence
A successful first season provided exercise and a social outlet for adult men under 40. A summer session is planned.
Education
New report shows struggles, successes of Philly area students
The Children First’s report highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.
Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories
They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight.
Why a Southwest Philly charter is refusing to close after the school board voted to shut it down
Parents had good things to say about the K-8 academy, which was founded in 2007 and, like its neighborhood, is majority Black.
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secrets & Fun
Your guide to Día de Los Muertos in Philly
Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor loved ones who have passed away. In Philly, there are many ways you can celebrate.
There’s a new Philly-centric Monopoly game coming in 2026. Creators want to know which landmarks to include
The Liberty Bell and Rocky Statue are locks, but Billy Penn is curious what you think should get its own property square.
‘We’re here’: We Are the Seeds festival celebrates Indigenous dance, arts and culture
The event, which continues Sunday at Cherry Street Pier, provides recognition and support while elevating Native voices.
A basement, a garage, a vacant department store: Fringe continues to bring drama to unusual spaces
This year’s Philly festival continues the tradition of nontraditional settings. Here is a list of unusual settings.
Sports Culture
The Philly Bike Ride returns for a fourth year of leisurely cruising along Philly’s streets
Over 6,000 cyclists of all ages and levels are expected to join this year. Just remember: it’s a ride, not a race.
The miracle comeback that launched the Phillies toward their first World Series title
On Sept. 29, 1980, the team rallied in the 15th inning of a crucial contest, overcoming the opponent and their own complicated history.
Flyers’ great Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans
Just last week, he was signing autographs and showing off his Stanley Cup rings at a play in Delaware. He died this weekend.
Philly’s Cycling Classic returns, after near-decade absence, in 2026
The event — with its iconic climb of the Manayunk Wall — will slide into the city’s jam-packed sports calendar late next summer.
