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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WHYY held its annual open house and Sustainer Summit on Thursday evening in Center City—supporters toured production studios and saw behind-the-scenes details of its news and educational programs. Attendees recorded testimonials and engaged in interactive demonstrations that showed how contributions support the station. WHYY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On September 25, SPS Technologies unveiled plans to rebuild its aerospace fastener facility in Abington with a two-story, 350,000-square-foot building — featuring a green design with a 30% smaller footprint and solar panels; the company will start construction in 2026 and expects to be production-ready by 2028 while rehiring workers laid off after the fire. WHYY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new Holocaust mural—'Lay-lah Lay-lah' by artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson—was unveiled on the eastern wall of a Verizon building at 16th and the Parkway near the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. The artwork displays texts in 28 languages gathered from local residents and reflects the displacement of Jews after World War II. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia School Board extended Tony Watlington's contract through 2030 as a vote of confidence amid ongoing challenges—including a planned facilities review for potential school closures. The board also approved pay raises for security officers and renewed charter school contracts—signaling continued support for public education. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia homeowners can now use one online application to check their eligibility for tax relief programs such as the homestead exemption, tax freezes and the Longtime Owner Occupants Program — a move by Mayor Parker’s administration to simplify the process. The tool is available now on the Philadelphia Tax Center website for residents to apply quickly and easily. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Attorney George Bochetto said he plans to sue SEPTA after its Sept. 14 21.5% fare increase when full service returned, claiming the agency broke rules by skipping required public hearings. He will ask a judge to reverse the fare hike and refund riders—demands that could lead to a new legal challenge. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 21, the Eagles blocked two Rams field goal attempts in Philadelphia as defensive tackle Jordan Davis returned one block 61 yards for a touchdown and Jalen Carter stopped a 36-yard kick (a play praised by special teams coach Michael Clay). Their preparation in film sessions helped spark a momentum shift in the game. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ On Friday, the Phillies started their final regular season series against the Twins and Aaron Nola pitched eight strong innings — tying a franchise record for right-handed strikeouts while giving up only one home run before the win secured the team's 95th victory, setting the stage for the postseason. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Saquon Barkley said he reached out to his former running backs for advice as the Eagles struggle to get their running game back on track and will use their tips to boost an attack mindset on Sunday — he believes small adjustments can help the team improve its overall performance. The running back emphasized the need for everyone to work on the basics as tougher defenses have kept his numbers low. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Sixers held Media Day at their Camden practice facility on Friday morning, where Joel Embiid and Paul George updated on their health and stressed the importance of mentorship—guiding younger teammates like Jared McCain, Adem Bona, and VJ Edgecombe. The veterans and rising stars such as Tyrese Maxey said their leadership will boost the team's performance in the season ahead. Metro Philadelphia
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