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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia high school students from George Washington High School handed out banned books and rallied outside City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 8 to oppose censorship for National Banned Books Week—about two dozen also engaged passersby with trivia games and library card applications to promote reading. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Alexander Calder's grandson, Alexander S.C. Rower, said the magic of Calder Gardens is its unconventional style. He explained that Calder once said his work has no fixed meaning—this idea lets people enjoy the art in personal ways. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Philadelphia Museum of Art rebranded yesterday as the Philadelphia Art Museum—its new identity features updated typography, a revived griffin logo, and an overhauled website that reflects Philadelphia’s creative heritage. The rebranding project took over a year of research and collaboration to better connect the museum with the community. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OIC Philadelphia, a longtime vocational school on North Broad Street, became a flagship Comcast Lift Zone after a $1 million boost upgraded its digital media and IT curriculum for job training—offering free wifi and bridging the digital gap for local residents. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Union organizers at Penn said the White House demands on higher education are a total betrayal of the school’s values and urged the university to reject limits that could affect academic freedom and research independence—union members warn that the changes may also lead to job losses and reduced pride in academic work. Penn’s president said the school will reply by Oct. 20 as leaders weigh the long-term cost of federal funding against academic freedom. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Philadelphia hosts the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday bash with a parade of ships on the Delaware River, a televised concert from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, and a picnic with a celebrity chef as officials expect more than 1,800 service members and 300,000 visitors. City roads including JFK Boulevard and Broad Street and SEPTA bus routes will have detours and closures—impacting travel until Oct. 16. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia's regional airports have faced staffing shortages and some delays as many federal workers work without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Union officials warn that if the shutdown continues, air traffic controllers working long shifts may force further delays and even flight cancellations — a situation that could extend past Oct. 14 with no pay on Oct. 28. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes signed a 1-year qualifying offer for $8.7 million and returned to practice on March 23 after the preseason trip. He said he was focused on playing hard and adjusting to a new offensive role—aiming to help the team win this season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles, currently 4-1, will face the 1-4 Giants at MetLife Stadium at 8:15 p.m. as their offense led by Jalen Hurts (with Saquon Barkley managing a knee injury) aims to boost a slow rushing production while capitalizing on a league-best red zone scoring rate. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies beat the Dodgers 8-2 in game three of the NLDS with strong pitching from Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez and key home runs by Kyle Schwarber that broke postseason records—paving the way for game four at 6:08 p.m. today. The win boosts the Phillies as they aim to bring the series back home. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies clinched the NL East at Dodger Stadium and now face a do-or-die game three against the Dodgers after falling behind 0-2; they will start Aaron Nola—tasked with proving his ability—against pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto with first pitch set for 9:08 a.m., as they need a win to keep their season alive. Metro Philadelphia
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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