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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a $15M state-of-the-art equestrian arena opened in Fairmount Park, giving the Work to Ride youth development program a year-round venue at its Chamounix Equestrian Center. The 44,000-square-foot McCausland Arena, built with public and private funds and named after a major donor family, is hosting the Philadelphia Arena Polo Championship this weekend. WHYY
- ➤ The Midtown Village Merchants Association canceled its annual fall festival after 20 years because rising city costs and a loss of sponsors made the event too expensive—association president Fergus Carey said the festival was burdened by debts, including over $22,000 owed to the city. Carey has reached out to Councilmember Mark Squilla to explore options for a smaller, more affordable event under the Center City District’s Open Streets program next year. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia sued S.C. Johnson and Bimbo Bakeries USA for deceptive marketing that misled consumers into believing plastic packaging was recyclable when it is not, sending such waste to landfills. The complaint under the Consumer Protection Ordinance demands changes in marketing practices, penalties, and damages to help restore public trust. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Mayor Parker is proposing a tax exemption for developers building subsidized affordable rentals to forgo Philadelphia's 1% new residential construction tax and ease the housing crunch. The measure moves through City Council as part of a $2 billion plan to add 30,000 affordable units—helping small developers face high building costs. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled black Iverson-era classic jerseys—honoring the 25th anniversary of their '01 Finals run yesterday. The jerseys will be available for purchase on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and will debut against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 8. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown shared how he once struggled with mental health and found strength by speaking out. He says his message to check on teammates shows that even top athletes need support off the field. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Major League Baseball announced that a new ABS challenge system will be used in the 2026 season with 12 Hawk-Eye cameras to track pitches and award two challenges per team—additional challenges are given in extra innings. Phillies manager Rob Thomson praised the system for keeping players alert while others like Aaron Nola and Walker Buelher shared concerns about its impact. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The 76ers are gearing up for training camp as they shape their point guard depth chart — Tyrese Maxey is set to lead the team while Jared McCain will get plenty of minutes as a key rotation player. The team will use past injury struggles and last season’s challenges to fuel improvement for the upcoming season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ On September 23, the Phillies hosted the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park and lost 6—5 in extra innings after pitcher Cristopher Sánchez reached his 200th strikeout and 500th career strikeout before a struggling bullpen allowed late runs. A rain delay interrupted play and the team managed little offense to turn the game around. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The inaugural Delco 10 Miler will take place this Sunday starting at 8 a.m. at Rose Tree Park and finish at Subaru Park with roads closing at 7:30 a.m.—organizers expect 1,200 runners, free shuttle buses for access, and a post-race party with live music and free food available until 1 p.m. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Former quarterback Drew Brees said the Eagles offense is boring after their win over the Rams, and his comment was supported by players who want a more aggressive style. Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown urged the team to drop its cautious approach — letting playmakers lead the game. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team activated Edmundo Sosa today as shortstop after a groin strain while Bryce Harper remained out with illness and J.T. Realmuto did not play because of a bruised finger—Trea Turner is still recovering from a hamstring injury and Johan Rojas will join a stay-hot camp to get ready for postseason play. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ KJ Martin made an instant impact last season for the Sixers with strong shooting and defense working with Tyrese Maxey. The team waived his non-guaranteed contract on Tuesday (Sept. 23) and later saw him as a top asset for filling its starting power forward role. Metro Philadelphia
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