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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several school districts are planning to close under-enrolled public schools as smaller student numbers and shrinking budgets force tough budget cuts, and Philadelphia is among the cities reviewing such measures. Officials warn that these closures could disrupt education and unsettle local communities — prompting urgent debates over the future of local schools. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill to ban PFAS—chemicals known as forever chemicals—from nonessential consumer products such as makeup, infant clothing and menstrual products. Greg Scott held a House committee hearing on Sept. 7th and said the bill has bipartisan support to protect public health. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ After Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, young conservatives in PA have been mobilizing to launch more Turning Point USA chapters as his death may shift voter leanings in future elections—supporters see his legacy as a call for renewed political engagement. Organizers report a significant rise in requests from students and community members to join conservative groups ahead of next elections. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NYCFC and LAFC clinched playoff berths during MLS Matchday 35 as both teams secured wins against their opponents. The Philadelphia Union won 1-0 over New England with a late goal & LA Galaxy was eliminated from playoff contention. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni backed quarterback Jalen Hurts after he said the team must improve its first-half play following a dangerous win against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Sirianni said the team will fix its early mistakes—aiming for better execution before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Phillies Manager Rob Thomson provided updates on injured players as Trea Turner and Edmundo Sosa took live batting practice for simulated at-bats with Sosa possibly returning before Wednesday's game—Thomson noted that Zack Wheeler will stay in St. Louis for 3-4 days to recover from surgery while rookie Walling impressed with a 93 MPH fastball. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Brandon Marsh, who joined the Phillies in 2022, has shown his strength by bouncing back from an early slump and an injured list stint. He has hit .304 with 35 extra-base hits since May 3 and is under contract until the end of 2027 (a strong boost for the team as they head into the playoffs). Metro Philadelphia
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