Good morning, Philadelphia.

Residents in Conshohocken are fighting a plan by developer Brian O’Neill to build a 2 million-square-foot data center on the 66-acre site of the closed Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill along the Schuylkill River.

Plymouth Township’s planning board already rejected the proposal and locals are signing a petition as they prepare for the zoning board meeting on November 17—over 370 signatures have been collected so far.

Philly’s new Bread Room opened today at (834 Chestnut St.) and is run by High Street Hospitality Group, serving over 20 handmade pastries daily along with sourdough loaves and savory sandwiches.

The space hosts evening baking classes, workshops, and private events and will debut a fresh-milled local grain miche this fall.

On Monday evening, community members gathered on the lawn outside Ada H.

Lewis Middle School to honor 23-year-old Kada Scott—whose remains were found near the school—as State Rep Andre Carroll organized a candlelight vigil while Councilmember O’Rourke delivered a gospel song and police continue investigating the case with suspect Keon King arrested on charges including kidnapping.

A new Netflix series titled Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia will premiere Oct 22 and tells how rival mob groups led by John Stanfa and Joseph Skinny Joey Merlino battled for control, using rare FBI recordings to capture secret mob talks — the series shows a real look at Philadelphia’s deadly crime history.

The Strawberry Mansion house where jazz legend John Coltrane once lived will become a public cultural space as a new nonprofit led by his descendants takes charge—repair work has begun after a legal settlement secured the title and a national grant is aiding fixes to the roof and rear wall. The renovations will support future programming for the community.

The Kensington Derby and Arts Festival returns this Saturday, October 25 in East Kensington with events starting at noon, including a human-powered race that ends in a grand mud pit at 2 p.m.—new features include a kids' ride, Halloween and pet costume contests and family-friendly Awful Wrestling from 6 to 8 p.m.

Cheltenham High School canceled its football season after hazing allegations and a reported locker room assault three weeks ago prompted district officials to act (student safety was prioritized as counselors were made available).

A local hoagie bootcamp demonstrated a unique method to craft the perfect Italian sandwich as experts showed how fresh ingredients and proper bread techniques can transform your next hoagie—tips that may inspire food lovers across the city.

Philadelphia Union — the 2025 MLS Supporters' Shield winners — will begin their Round One best-of-3 MLS Cup Playoffs series at Subaru Park on October 26th at 5:30 p.m., with game 1 airing nationally on FS1.

The opponent will be decided after the Eastern Conference Wild Card game on October 22nd, and tickets are now available for fans.

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 28 to 22 at U.S. Bank Stadium with Jalen Hurts passing for a record 326 yards and DeVonta Smith securing 183 receiving yards — the team overcame a 9-minute time of possession deficit and running game concerns.

The defense limited the Vikings to five field goals on six red-zone trips and helped the Eagles prepare for their next game against the Giants.

The Sixers have tapped rookie VJ Edgecombe to start on the wing as they aim for a championship, with his strong preseason play showing promise.

Head coach Nick Nurse said Edgecombe will join teammates Tyrese Maxey and Embiid in a new offense focused on ball movement—an effort to improve after a 24-win season last year.