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Gas prices in Philadelphia rose by 5 cents in one day, reaching $4.49 for regular fuel and diesel at $6.14 on Thursday morning, AAA reported & rising oil costs linked to global events are driving higher transport expenses that may impact local prices.

Unrivaled Basketball returns to Philadelphia on Feb.

15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena after last year’s record-setting women’s game—tickets went on sale on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. with a presale for newsletter subscribers.

On Thursday at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies dropped a tight series to the Astros as Cam Smith’s home run gave the visitors a two to one win & Zack Wheeler struck out nine.

The team will head to Atlanta to face the Braves next.

Chester will receive $97.1 million in state and private funds to repair homes, improve roads and sidewalks, and upgrade Route 291 as Gov. Shapiro and Mayor Roots work to transform the city into a college town — $27.5 million of the funds will support youth sports at the riverfront Sportsplex.

The Philadelphia Police Department launched the Blue Envelope program to help officers understand the needs of individuals with communication challenges (such as autism).

Envelopes are available at every police station and will soon be distributed in schools to improve interactions.

After critics noted the lack of female fans in the initial rendering, the Flyers updated their rendering of the future arena Thursday morning (responding to the feedback) to include more visibly female fans as part of plans for Philadelphia’s new WNBA franchise arena, scheduled to open in 2030.

The Sixers donated over $27K to boost youth literacy at Stephen Girard School after hosting a pep rally with surprise guest Jabari Walker on Thursday—using 3,578 season rebounds from Rebounds for Books.

The event promoted reading among local students.

Young Philadelphians aged 15 to 24 can apply for microgrants ($3,000 to $5,000) to fund climate projects addressing issues like flooding, air quality, and green space.

Applications are due Friday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. and selected projects will be funded in November with activities ending by April 15, 2027.