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WHYY News joined Every Voice, Every Vote to boost local civic news as part of a $1.4 million grant to 46 media and community partners for multilingual reporting and neighborhood journalism.

The initiative will help Philadelphians stay informed about local housing policy and decision-making.

The Philadelphia Film Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary Oct.

15 to 25 with international premieres, filmmaker Q&As, special guests and free screenings around town. The Film Society also marks 25 years with a rare 70—mm screening and an in-person conversation featuring Terry Gross and Jesse Eisenberg.

Drexel University’s ‘Escape->Control->Play’ exhibition at Pearlstein Gallery (URBN Annex) runs until Dec.

12 and features independent, artist-designed video games that explore creativity, community, and social critique.

A new Common Sense Media report finds that ChatGPT for Teens fails to alert parents when teens discuss self-harm and does not refer users to crisis resources, prompting a Sayre High School teacher to ban all tech devices in class due to safety concerns.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Tuesday, Oct.

13 an $837M expansion for the Port of Philadelphia that will add cargo capacity and create over 6,000 jobs; the plan includes dredging, land acquisition, and equipment upgrades while drawing an extra $466M from private and federal funding to boost local tax revenue.

Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game against the Panthers because a follow-up ultrasound in London revealed a superficial blood clot (doctors are taking extra care with his treatment).

The Flyers are off to their worst start in franchise history at 0-5-3 after Tuesday's shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken, and coach Rick Tocchet noted positive energy — a sign the team will aim for its first win tonight against the Detroit Red Wings.

Philadelphia’s annual Philly Bike Ride will start on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. from Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th and 22nd Streets, with major road closures from 3:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ensuring a safe, car-free route through Center City, Penn’s Landing, and Manayunk.

After a final preseason practice Thursday, the Sixers will host the Celtics today; starters will play into the second half while Adem Bona + Anfernee Simons miss the contest due to injuries, coach Nick Nurse said as the team prepares for the season opener on Oct.

20.

Sixers rookie Labaron Philon is fighting to earn extra minutes in preseason and has averaged 8.7 points + 4.3 assists in 24 minutes on the court.

He uses his playmaking skills and moves without the ball to secure a spot in Philadelphia's rotation as injuries give him a chance.

Phillies hired former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as its new third base and infield coach.

He will help Trea Turner improve his defense after tying for MLB errors — a move that comes as the team boosts infield play while searching for a new hitting coach.