Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
🎭 Culture
Fairmount Water Works will begin fall programming with dance performances starting Sept.
26 as part of free events that educate families on the links between water and land. The venue is along the Schuylkill River between Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Ars Nova Workshop is launching Coltrane 100, a weeklong celebration for legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane on his 100th birthday, with free performances and interactive events in local parks including LOVE Park from Sept.
21 through Sept. 27.
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Spring Garden remains closed for renovations costing over $931,000 — an Oct.
31 event celebrating Poe is on hold until officials set a reopening date. Workers are finishing first-floor updates as multiple infrastructure projects delay further progress.
🎓 Education
At Northeast High on Tuesday, Jalen Hurts donated $600,000 for air conditioning + Jalyx Hunt announced three scholarships for Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls.
Their support continues efforts to cool classrooms and boost opportunities for students.
🏛️ Government
The annual SEPTA Bus Rodeo took place Saturday as top drivers and mechanics navigated an obstacle course to showcase their everyday skills and vie for prizes—such as advancing to state and international competitions.
Organizer Gregg Sutchko said the event built camaraderie among SEPTA teams.
🏥 Health
Vot-ER set up a table in Point Breeze on Tuesday to help residents register to vote and understand how health care policies affect everyday life.
The nonpartisan initiative provides voter registration assistance at health care sites (organizers say it promotes civic engagement).
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