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Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Making Time ∞ at Fort Miflin hosted over 120 artists as founder Dave P. created a transcendent experience during a packed Philly concert weekend. XPoNential Music Festival in Camden attracted thousands of fans who enjoyed a mix of indie and family-friendly acts along the waterfront & highlighted the area’s vibrant music scene. WHYY
- ➤ A celebrated street artist Shepard Fairey painted a vibrant mural—Uplift Justice—on a building at 15th and Arch to replace a 112-foot mural that had stood for 25 years. The new work uses bold hues and historic floral patterns to evoke liberty and justice in time for America’s 250th birthday celebration next year. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices—Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht—are up for retention on Nov. 4, and if voters do not retain them, partisan elections will take place in 2027. Spotlight PA
- ➤ Mayor Parker reopened the MLK Drive Bridge on Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew about 70 cyclists and advocates on an inaugural ride. The $20.1 million rehabilitation began in March 2023 — the bridge now reconnects West Philly with Center City and will open for vehicles on Monday while remaining closed to car traffic on weekends until November. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, Zac Gallen held the Phillies to four hits in seven innings as James McCann scored the run that gave the Diamondbacks a 4-3 win—Arizona now sits within two games of the wild-card spot with a record of 78-77. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Bernie Parent, the Flyers Hall of Fame goalie who helped win two Stanley Cups, died at 80 last night in his sleep — his loss deeply saddens local hockey fans. His career achievements and leadership on the ice remain a strong part of Philadelphia sports culture — a legacy that inspires future players. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ The Eagles won a thrilling game against the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field—coming back from a 19‑point deficit—by blocking a game‑winning field goal that was returned for a touchdown on September 21. Their special teams and offense secured a 33–26 win in a display of real grit. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Union won 1-0 over New England Revolution at Subaru Park on Sep 20, 2025 when Bruno Damiani scored in the 71st minute—helping the team break a losing streak and reach 60 points for only the second time in club history. The win kept Union at the top of the Eastern Conference with three games left. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Union II will host Chicago Fire II at Subaru Park this Sunday afternoon as both teams, already set for the playoffs, try to gain a home advantage—Chicago needs a win to earn a home game while Union II defends its strong position. Metro Philadelphia
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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