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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, about 60 college students from historically Black universities and predominantly white institutions gathered at Penn Hillel to share a meal—illustrating efforts to bridge divides between Black and Jewish communities—while challenging a climate of hate. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has cut its hours from five days to three due to money troubles and fewer visitors. The museum will reopen on Friday—Oct. 3 with public access on Friday, Saturday and Sunday while school tours will be on Thursdays and Fridays. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Ken Burns will preview his 12-hour American Revolution documentary in Camden on Oct 9 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion—where Terry Gross will interview him live. The documentary will premiere on Nov 16 on WHYY-TV and other PBS outlets—bringing a fresh look at America's past. WHYY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Re-Match, a Denmark-based recycling company, filed for bankruptcy in June and left over 11,000 tons of PFAS-laden artificial turf stored at sites across Pennsylvania including at a farm in Nicholson—now the state must plan a cleanup to manage the environmental threat. The unresolved disposal of the chemical-loaded turf poses risks to water and farmland for local communities. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Delaware County is asking residents to help test water from creeks for salt runoff from last winter—if the samples show harm to streams and lakes, officials will explore fixes. Stroud Water Research Center will analyze the data to understand the impact on our waterways. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County state Rep. Greg Scott’s resolution will honor late Sharon Cullen on Oct. 3—what would have been her 60th birthday, recognizing her decades of service in county government and her role in co-founding the Montgomery County Hero Fund for first responders. She died on July 29 after battling cancer. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Records clerk Ian Ewing, who was fired in January 2024 despite a strong record, said a spreadsheet from John Sabatina Sr.'s Register of Wills office revealed a 'hit list' of 30 employees targeted for termination—part of a plan to free funds for political hires. The lawsuits, including his $40,000 settlement, have led to over $656,000 in settlements that expose how patronage is affecting staffing decisions. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ A conservative group is sending mailers that claim a liberal Supreme Court gerrymandered districts to sway votes in the upcoming judicial retention elections. The misleading mailers use an old map that the court did not create—backed by a network linked to Pennsylvania’s richest person. Spotlight PA
- ➤ Philadelphia City Council committee advanced a bill to restore loading zones on Spruce and Pine streets—zones that were removed by a judge after residents argued that bike lanes were unsafe when stops forced cyclists into traffic. Supporters say the zones ease congestion while some residents remain opposed, doubting they improve safety. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that counties must notify voters if their mail ballots have errors that might lead to rejection—Washington County failed to alert 2024 primary voters, and the decision requires all counties to use a notice and cure process. Spotlight PA
- ➤ PennDOT will begin a $22M bridge rehabilitation project on City Avenue between Bryn Mawr Avenue and 47th Street on Oct. 1, reducing two lanes to one in each direction and restricting traffic for 20 months—designed to keep local access during repairs. The work will fix the 114-year-old arch bridge over SEPTA’s Regional Rail tracks in multiple phases with completion planned by early June. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 28th, the Eagles beat the Buccaneers in Tampa as Jalen Hurts led the team to 20 wins in 21 games—preserving a full year without a Hurts-loss. Key defensive plays and special teams highlights helped secure the win. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers have arrived in Abu Dhabi to play two preseason tune-up games against the New York Knicks on Oct 2 and Oct 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Head coach Nick Nurse will test new lineups—seeking to build team chemistry and answer questions about the roster for the regular season. Metro Philadelphia
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