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Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philly Bike Action held a picnic in Fairmount Park on Oct. 19 to honor cyclist Harry Fenton and to draw attention to speeding drivers along Belmont Avenue near States Drive. More than 1,000 residents signed a petition urging safer bike lanes — as critics say the park’s road design lets cars drive too fast. WHYY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rockwell & Rose, a new restaurant from the team behind P.J. Clarke’s, has opened in The Curtis Building near Washington Square at 601 Walnut St. It serves gourmet steak, fresh seafood and inventive cocktails + offers a Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. on select days for local diners. Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Homecoming 250 Museum Pass lets visitors explore Philadelphia's naval history at three museums as part of the US Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthday celebration; pass holders also receive a PHLASH ticket for all-day access to key historical sites. The pass is available for purchase online or at visitor centers until Nov. 30 with prices ranging from $25 to $50. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philly will celebrate Día de los Muertos this fall with several events featuring art, music and family activities— the Penn Museum will host its 14th CultureFest! event on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a big ofrenda by designer Virginia Rivera. Community celebrations on S. 9th Street on Nov. 2 will have live shows, dance, a bike parade and costume contests— and local venues will offer special food and drink. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ A retrospective of French post-impressionist Henri Rousseau opened at the Barnes Foundation yesterday and features nearly 60 paintings from major collections worldwide. The exhibit will run until Feb. 22 — showcasing Rousseau’s vivid jungle scenes and the secretive story of his art. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eagles center Cam Jurgens suffered a right knee injury in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Vikings and underwent an MRI to determine the injury's severity, leaving his availability for the rematch against the Giants uncertain. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Minnesota Wild 2—1 in overtime Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena after Noah Cates scored the winning goal. Dan Vladar saved 15 of 16 shots and the team will host the Seattle Kraken today at 7:00 p.m. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Oscar Delp, a 6’5”, 245-pound tight end with rare fluidity and strong blocking skills, impressed scouts during the 2024 season. The Eagles may be interested in signing him — his versatility on offense and special teams makes him a potential asset — and he could boost the team’s lineup. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Justin Crawford is expected to earn a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster for the 2026 season after a strong Triple-A campaign that saw him win the batting title (hitting .334) and steal 46 bases, with management expressing confidence in his readiness for the big leagues. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ On Sunday, the Eagles beat the Vikings after Jalyx Hunt intercepted Carson Wentz and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown, while Moro Ojomo and Joshua Uche made key sacks to keep the Vikings to field goals. Practice changes after a loss to the Giants helped the defense work together—sparking a stronger play throughout the game. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles legend Brandon Graham is debating a return from retirement to help the team after Za'Darius Smith retired and left the pass rush light; he has kept working out with the team — and still has a locker there — which makes a brief comeback for the final three months a real option. Metro Philadelphia
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