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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Founding Footsteps announced that its BYOB True Crimes Trolley Tour will run from Sept. 25 to Nov. 2 — the moving tour offers live music, video and narration that tell tales of H.H. Holmes and the nation's first bank robbery in Old City. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ ArtsFest 2025 is scheduled for Oct. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Glen Foerd on 5001 Grant Ave in Northeast Philadelphia to mark 10 years of its Artist in Residence program with art displays, community workshops, live local band performances, and food from The Clean Plate Club + local artists unveiling final projects inside the mansion. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Fringe Festival is underway, featuring 346 experimental shows in venues like the Wanamaker Building and private rowhouses — the festival offers theater, dance, circus arts, comedy, and music for varied audiences. Local critics have highlighted standout productions such as The Goldberg Variations and Sis.tem, and performances will continue through Sept. 28. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Les Dames D’Escoffier Philadelphia will host its 2025 Heritage Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Bartram’s Garden—an open-air dinner that will celebrate women in culinary arts and raise money for scholarships. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Khalil Munir will present the world premiere of his one-man show '1 Pound 4 Ounces' from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2 at Louis Bluver Theatre — The Drake. The performance will blend storytelling, improvisational tap and original music by Rajeer Alford while opening the new collaborative season between Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Calder Gardens—located along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and near the Rodin and Barnes—opened today to offer changing art displays and a bright garden space. The $90 million project by major donor Joseph Neubauer took over 25 years to complete and is expected to attract up to 100,000 visitors in its first year. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Rittenhouse Grill in the Warwick Hotel will host its Broadway Cabaret series with Tony nominee Adam Pascal performing an intimate show with his guitar and a piano on Sept. 29 and 30—guests can choose a dinner option to enjoy up-close seating during the performance. This event revives a local tradition of close, personal theater shows and focuses on the star's personal musical history. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Evil Genius Beer Company in Fishtown will host a series of fall events starting with a Halloween Book Fair on Sept. 27 when local vendors and a beer garden open and a free Grateful Dead Tribute show will follow later that day, with an Oktoberfest celebration on Oct. 4 featuring special beers and games. A Dog Costume Contest on Oct. 11 and a Halloween drag brunch on Oct. 12 will add to the season’s festivities—each event offering a unique local experience. Metro Philadelphia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Temple University Hospital union members voted late Friday to authorize a strike if no new contract is reached by Sept. 30. The 98% vote comes after 2,600 workers reported feeling unsafe — 67% of whom faced violence on the job — and now demand stronger security measures. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Nurses at Main Line Health have invented devices – one holds limbs during treatment, another aids catheter insertion, and a third uses sensors to deploy an airbag for fall prevention – and they are testing these tools through a program with a local research institute and company to improve patient care. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Union led the Supporters’ Shield race with 57 points while LAFC trailed with 47 points, and 12 teams now have a shot at the trophy with five weeks left in the season—upcoming matches may shift standings quickly. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Rams retooled their run defense this offseason by signing defensive tackle Poona Ford and linebacker Nate Landman to counter Saquon Barkley’s explosive runs that hurt them in playoff games last season. Barkley, known for his 200+ yard games— a mark his opponents now target— said he will focus on beating the improved defense as it shows early promise. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had a knee scope last offseason to address pain from old injuries and said surgery might help him regain strength. With training set to start next week and preseason soon, the team will watch his progress closely—hoping for a smoother return. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies ended their final away series of the season with an 8 to 2 win against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on September 19. Relief pitcher Walker Buehler earned the win and the team now has a magic number of three for a postseason bye. Metro Philadelphia
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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