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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Calder Gardens, a new $100 million art center for Alexander Calder, opens on Sunday on Benjamin Franklin Parkway—its design by Jacques Herzog gives visitors a space to experience ever-changing art exhibits. The venue will rotate its displays so that each visit offers a different way to connect with Calder’s work. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne announced that it will close at the end of this academic year on May 30 due to rising costs, lower enrollment, and increased insurance premiums—staff will help families transition and seniors will graduate with a VFMA diploma. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philly Rises began Monday at Carver High School in North Philadelphia to help students register to vote—seniors like Kimberly Zeng, who turned 18, joined the registration effort while 17-year-olds can sign up as poll workers for upcoming elections. City Commission Chair Omar Sabir and local groups run the tour to boost civic participation ahead of the Nov. 4 election registration deadline on Oct. 20. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sixers star Paul George was ranked as the sixth-best wing by The Athletic ahead of the upcoming season — his recovery from an arthroscopic procedure and limited play last season will be key to his return to form. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles won 20—17 over the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14th at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The team overcame an unproductive offensive start that netted only 19 yards in nine plays by relying on strong defensive stops—such as Drew Mukuba’s key interception—and timely kicks from Jake Elliott to secure the win. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies missed clinching the NL East after a four-run inning by the Royals and waiting on New York’s results secured their postseason spot — they now face a three-game series with the Dodgers that will decide their first-round bye. Ranger Suarez started on Monday as the team looks to build on its recent playoff push. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ WHYY and Public Radio Exchange will launch the Sports in America podcast on Sept 30—hosted by former NPR Morning Edition co-host David Greene, the show will feature long interviews with athletes, coaches and journalists about the role of sports in our culture and will air on WHYY-FM and other platforms. This new program aims to offer in-depth coverage that goes beyond traditional sports media. WHYY
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