Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of September.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
💼 Business
SPS Technologies and Precision Castparts reached a settlement over a 2025 fire at 301 Highland Ave in Abington; if approved, business owners, employees and residents may get payments (covering business, property and wage losses).
Class members must file claims by Dec. 3, with court hearing set for May 25, 2027.
🌲 Environment
Philadelphia experienced one of its warmest summers — the average temperature from June through August tied for third highest at 78.8°F, and residents experienced 40 days over 90°F.
Experts warn that extreme heat may continue to affect nights after summer ended.
🏛️ Government
SEPTA will close its trolley tunnel at 2 a.m. on Saturdays in September to repair a substation at 33rd Street (water damage from a very wet summer) and will replace trolleys with buses running the same schedule on weekends Sept.
12–14, Sept. 19–21, and Sept. 26–28.
SEPTA’s outlook has been upgraded to a stable rating by Moody’s—improving from last year's negative view—even though its funding has not changed.
The agency found $30 million in savings from parking, advertising and investments, reducing its deficit from $213 million to $192 million.
🏈 Sports
Aaron Nola delivered a signature performance on Sunday as he threw 93 pitches over seven innings in a 5-4 loss, with 11 plate appearances finished in three pitches or fewer.
Manager Don Mattingly praised Nola’s adjustments (including reliance on his knuckle curve) as the Phillies face a tough September schedule.
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