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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Workers at the Sheraton at 17th and Race and the Hampton Inn at 13th and Race are on strike as Unite Here Local 274 said contract talks stalled; they have worked without a new contract since last year and are demanding higher wages—better healthcare and adequate staffing. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Roxborough native Ken Jaworowski, a former boxer and accomplished writer, released his second crime novel—What About the Bodies—this fall and signed copies at the Roxborough Public Library; the book tells a tale of extreme lengths taken for love in a struggling Pennsylvania town and is available at local bookstores and libraries. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joe’s Prep will host its first HBCU symposium for Philadelphia high school students on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.—the free event, organized by the African American Alumni Association, will help students learn about college application steps and HBCU opportunities. KYW Newsradio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arborists in Philadelphia report that cooler temperatures and a late season drought have stressed trees, causing early leaf drop with less vibrant colors. They warn that without rain soon—fall foliage may appear dull and remain subdued. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilmember Jeffery Young halted his own bill for the bike lane around City Hall today even though PennDOT crews already began work, leaving cycling advocates worried that the lane may only serve as a temporary pilot project. Cycling advocates fear that without council approval the project—expected to be reexamined by city officials soon—could be dismantled, while PennDOT awaits further guidance. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday night, the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park — with Teoscar Hernández hitting a key three-run homer. Game 2 is scheduled for today at Citizens Bank Park as both teams try to adjust and win the next match. WHYY
- ➤ The Eagles lost 21—17 to the Broncos on October 1 when an illegal shift penalty on Saquon Barkley forced a punt that ended their comeback attempt; quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 280 yards with two touchdown passes before his final play was knocked down in the closing seconds. WHYY
- ➤ Philadelphia Union players raised the Supporters Shield after defeating New York City FC in a match at Subaru Park in Chester on Oct 4 – the win boosted their season standing. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Phillies hitters Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper had only one hit in 11 at-bats with six strikeouts in Game 1 of the NLDS—resulting in a 5 to 3 loss to the Dodgers—on Saturday. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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