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Philadelphia International Airport has joined other airports around the country in refusing to play a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

Philly International Airport refusing to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown

The city's Department of Aviation, which owns and operates Philadelphia International Airport, "does not accept or display materials that are political in nature in its facilities," the agency said.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 5h

SEPTA riders say Regional Rail trains catching fire "is what decades of disinvestment looks like."

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SEPTA riders say Regional Rail trains catching fire ‘is what decades of disinvestment looks like’

After Harrisburg failed to find recurring funding for mass transit and temporary help from the governor, the Regional Rail crisis has become an emblem of SEPTA's plight.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 7h

This 50-year-old left a higher paying job to fulfill his dream and become a Temple police officer. According to his wife, Chris Feder has "embraced unconventionality."

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 8h

Weaver House, the yarn shop and weaving school that has drawn fiber arts enthusiasts from around the world, announced it will shut its doors for good in December.

Founder Rachel Snack hopes that a weaving or teaching enthusiast might buy these Macomber looms and start their own weaving school.

Are you looking to buy looms? The Weaver House in the Bok building is closing.

The shop owner is looking for a single buyer for the floor looms acquired from the University of the Arts after the school shuttered.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Food @phillyinqfood.bsky.social · 8h

The Bread Room, joining a rush of new bakeries and cafes in the region, is led by head chef Christina McKeough and head baker Kyle Wood, who are producing dozens of handmade viennoiseries and baked goods daily.

Ellen Yin opens the Bread Room, a cafe and pastry hub around the corner from High Street

High Street has opened a Center City bakery and cafe offering treats such as tahini-honeycomb crullers, pastrami Reuben rye croissants, and house-milled miche bread.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

Prior to Monday’s home opener, the Flyers paid tribute to legendary goaltender Bernie Parent, who died on Sept. 21 at age 80.

In lieu of the traditional moment of silence, the Flyers opted to honor Parent with a round of applause.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 13h

Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting the governor’s mansion ablaze in an attempt on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s life this spring, pleaded guilty to attempted homicide and related crimes on Tuesday morning.

He was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.

Arsonist who set Gov. Shapiro’s Harrisburg mansion ablaze admits guilt, is sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison

Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted homicide, terrorism, arson, and related crimes for the April attack on the governor's residence.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 14h

🗳️ Pennsylvania’s general election is Nov. 4.

For details on important dates and who’s on your ballot, from Philadelphia district attorney to the state Supreme Court, check out our Voters Guide 👇

Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme Court

From important dates to who’s on your ballot.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 14h

Philadelphia Family Court Judge Daine A. Grey Jr., who is up for reelection, has faced a string of scathing reversals from the appeals court. Some said he left kids in dangerous situations.

In case after case, a Philly judge’s behavior and decisions came under fire

Philadelphia Family Court Judge Daine A. Grey Jr., who is up for reelection, has faced a string of scathing reversals from the appeals court. Some said he left kids in dangerous situations.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 14h

As of 2027, thousands of people who legally immigrated to the region and have spent years paying into Medicare will no longer be able to enroll in the health program when they turn 65.

Thousands of immigrants who paid into Medicare will lose coverage in 2027

New eligibility rules under Trump's "big beautiful bill" will cause victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, and other immigrants who are already enrolled in Medicare to lose coverage.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 14h

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing President Donald Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.

It’s both calculation and gamble.

Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue cities

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 1d

The Sixers’ former mascot, Hip Hop, is coming back for the 25th anniversary of the 2001 NBA Finals team.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

This year’s version of the fest will get going with two nights of Dr. Dog, one of the Philly music’s defining bands of the century, which is finally making its PMF debut. It then continues with a total of 22 acts playing in six venues over seven nights.

Dr. Dog, the Wonder Years, and all the other acts to see at Philly Music Fest

The “our genre is Philly” fest happens at venues across the city, benefiting music education

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

"James Franklin’s arrogance always outstripped his accomplishments. That’s why Penn State fired him," writes columnist Marcus Hayes.

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James Franklin’s arrogance always outstripped his accomplishments. That’s why Penn State fired him. | Marcus Hayes

A little humility might have helped him weather this storm ... if that's what he wanted. He's got a $48 million parachute.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

It’s not clear yet where the library’s next home will be, but leadership is scouting options.

The West Philly Tool Library is moving, and asking for help

The library, which lets its members access thousands of household tools, must move out of its current home by the end of November.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

The determination goes against the position of the pathologist who conducted the autopsy who now believes it “should be designated as something other than suicide.”

Philadelphia stands by suicide ruling in Ellen Greenberg case following a review revealing three more stab wounds

The determination goes against the position of the pathologist who conducted the autopsy who now believes it “should be designated as something other than suicide."

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Philadelphia Inquirer Food @phillyinqfood.bsky.social · 1d

Scrappy sculptors slivered away at slabs of solidified swine parts in search of aesthetic excellence and gastronomical glory at Reading Terminal Market’s second annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest Friday.

Philly’s Scrapple Sculpting Contest was won by a Delco tattooer who carved the Tush Push

Philadelphia Art Museum director and CEO Sasha Suda, who judged the competition, said the winning sculpture pushed scrapple "to its absolute limits."

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Rob Thomson will return to manage the Phillies in 2026, a major-league source has confirmed to @scottlauber.bsky.social.

A photo of Rob Thomson with white text at the bottom that says "Breaking news."

A photo of Rob Thomson with Scott Lauber's tweet near the bottom that says "Rob Thomson, who is under contract through 2026, will return to manage the #Phillies next season, according to a major-league source, confirming the report from @Joelsherman1 and @JonHeyman."

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

“I think this house can exist as a symbol of John’s legacy.” — Ravi Coltrane

John Coltrane’s endangered Strawberry Mansion home is finally being restored and revitalized

The jazz legend bought the house at 1511 N. 33rd Street and lived there until 1958. Fires, demolition, and legal troubles have long threatened its survival.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

As a group of young musicians from the Lovett Hines Global Creative Arts Initiative performed John Coltrane compositions, the jazz legend’s son, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, spoke about his relief at seeing the site rescued from potential destruction.

John Coltrane’s endangered Strawberry Mansion home is finally being restored and revitalized

The jazz legend bought the house at 1511 N. 33rd Street and lived there until 1958. Fires, demolition, and legal troubles have long threatened its survival.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

A plan to turn the old Pennhurst State School and Hospital grounds in East Vincent Township, Chester County, into a data center has drawn strong opposition from residents.

Plan to turn Pennhurst site into massive data center outrages neighbors

The pushback comes as both President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Shapiro champion data center development.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

What’s your happiest place in Philadelphia, and would you care to share it with the class?

That’s what we asked our readers in August, and more than 200 of you responded 👇

The 20 happiest places in Philly, according to our readers

We asked readers in August where their happy place in Philly is. From Dirty Franks to Wissahickon here's what you told us.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

Almost half of Philadelphia renters spent more than a third of their income on housing costs in 2024, according to Census Bureau data.

That figure grew over the previous year, while household incomes lagged.

More Philly renters are ‘scraping by’ each month, saddled by low incomes and higher costs

Philly's median monthly rent increased from 2023 to 2024, while household incomes decreased, according to Census Bureau data. Renters are "cost burdened," spending more of their wages on housing.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 2d

Every day at noon, no matter how busy, Johny Merida Aguilar left his construction job and hurried to his 5-year-old son's school to feed him. His son has brain cancer and generally only accepts food from his father.

Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.

He was caring for his 5-year-old son with brain cancer. Then he was detained by ICE.

A court has temporarily blocked Johny Merida Aguilar's deportation to Bolivia.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 2d

Hundreds of nurses and technicians at Temple University Hospital approved a new three-year contract over the weekend that includes pay increases and additional security measures.

Temple nurses and techs reach new contract agreement on eve of now-averted strike

The new contract includes increased safety provisions and covers 2,600 Temple nurses, technicians and other professionals.

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