Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
The nonprofit The Wardrobe in Northern Liberties has expanded its services over 31 years to offer free professional and casual clothing to those in need, including homeless and job seekers.
Its quarterly Open Wardrobe day draws over 150 Philadelphians who benefit from career and clothing support — meeting changing needs.
Iluminate Passyunk is a free projection arts festival featuring local artists using projection mapping, interactive installations, and live audiovisual performances.
The event will take place Friday, Oct. 2 (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.) in East Passyunk.
WHYY won five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards at a ceremony Saturday evening in Philadelphia, recognizing its work in children’s programming, historical reporting, and human interest pieces—highlighting its trusted journalism across the local community.
Philadelphia cafes celebrate National Coffee Day on Tuesday, Sept.
29 with free coffee and fall drinks; at Char and Stave in Ardmore and Chestnut Hill, free cups are served from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., while Red Owl Tavern offers coffee and pastry vouchers (see details).
On Sunday, thousands visited the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in West Philadelphia for its final day, where educators led visitors through exhibits featuring dinosaur fossils and a pangolin display (a Philly landmark open since 1828 that closed amid economic pressures despite a lifeline offer).
Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking community members to schedule a five-minute DNA swab to help match unidentified remains with families; forensic investigator Nicolette Sambucci said the confidential tests can link cases from 1981 to now (covering both older and recent cases).
Philadelphia's first mobile methadone van provided low-barrier addiction treatment in Kensington on Sept.
25. Operated by Merakey, the unit offers health exams, consultations and immediate methadone doses to stabilize patients and transition them into long-term outpatient care.
Montgomery County state Rep. Joe Webster held an event during Veterans Suicide Awareness Week where he hung 17 dog tags (a symbolic reminder) on a Witting Tree to highlight the challenges veterans face after service.
He stressed that available support resources must be accessible as the community observes Suicide Prevention Month.
On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Phillies clinched their fifth consecutive postseason berth with a 7-3 win over the Rays as Bryson Stott and Bryce Harper powered the offense — they will now face the Braves in a three-game series starting Tuesday, Sept.
29, with all games set for 2 p.m.
Philadelphia’s Sixers will start preseason on Oct.
5 against the New York Knicks, spotlighting three players. Former Knicks center Ariel Hukporti will fight for minutes after Adem Bona’s injury — Labaron Philon is set to boost the bench, and Justin Edwards must prove his role with added competition.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Philadelphia.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.