Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
GSK is expanding its Upper Merion site in Montgomery County with construction set to begin next year, which will create over 300 full-time jobs (excluding trade roles) as part of a more than $800 million manufacturing investment; it follows a similar expansion in Lancaster County two years ago.
Philly’s Bread Room will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, Oct.
17 at its Old City venue with a $10 unlimited toast party from 8 a.m. to noon + seasonal baking classes this month for adults and kids.
A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze is now on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places following a unanimous vote by the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
The decision comes as support for the outdoor artwork grows despite concerns about its deteriorating condition at 2147 Ellsworth St.
Monster Mash: Bloody Mary challenge returns to Northern Liberties with 18 local bars serving Halloween-themed cocktails on Oct.
17-18 and 24-25. The event invites cocktail lovers to explore creative, spicy drinks (from traditional Bloody Marys to modern twists) that showcase local bartender ingenuity.
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum in Bucks County will host after-dark Poe tours this October—visitors will walk the historic grounds while listening to dramatic readings inspired by the writer’s work.
The tours celebrate the estate’s special link to Edgar Allan Poe.
Philadelphia officials celebrated the opening of a welding training center for incarcerated people on State Road on Friday.
Supported by the Green Family Foundation and run by PTTI, the program will give essential skills to help build careers after release.
Philadelphia city officials are fighting copper wire theft from parks and recreation centers, including fields at Hunting Park, Bartram’s Garden, and Oxford Circle.
The new security measures — including anti-theft hardware and enhanced surveillance — have begun and will help support youth sports practices disrupted by stolen lights.
Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution on Thursday asking city departments to work together to fight a rat infestation in Lower Northeast neighborhoods such as Oxford Circle and Castor Gardens + the measure urges proper trash storage and reporting of sightings.
State health officials reported Monday that Pennsylvania recorded over 1,000 measles cases in an outbreak that began in April west of Philadelphia — Lancaster County is the hardest hit.
The outbreak led to hospitalizations and deaths, showing the need for higher vaccination rates.
USGA announced that Merion Golf Club became its fourth anchor site and will host U.S. Opens in 2030, 2040, and 2050, and U.S. Women’s Opens in 2034 and 2046 — a nod to the club's historic role in championship golf.
The Flyers suffered a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday night — extending their winless streak to five games.
They struggled with turnovers and missed key scoring opportunities.
The Phillies must decide on Trea Turner's new position before making further offseason moves.
The change may shift him to second base or the outfield, which would impact roles for Bryson Stott.
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