Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
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A citywide quest invites residents to guess where photos around Philly were taken and this week’s theme focuses on time—submissions are now open.
Philadelphia Magazine, a 117-year-old publication, was sold on Friday to The Philadelphia Citizen led by Larry Platt, who plans to turn the magazine into a nonprofit & boost its digital and print reach.
The change will cut eight shared-services jobs and comes as local media face ongoing challenges.
Artist Athena Scott made a mural honoring Black suffragist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper on the Greene Street Friends School building in Germantown using help from Penn State+ Center for Black Digital Research.
The mural shows portraits of other 19th-century Black women activists and is part of a teaching program for Harper’s bicentennial.
On Thursday in Fishtown, a food bank served 115 clients instead of its usual 30 due to a SNAP freeze, and Gov. Josh Shapiro set aside $5 million for nonprofits—local leaders warn the funds will not replace the $366 million in monthly SNAP benefits—leaving many residents at risk.
The Eagles may target LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane in the 2026 NFL Draft—his strong stats and versatile coverage at LSU suggest he could bolster the team’s defense.
His standout play against Clemson and smooth transition from Virginia Tech make him a potential disruptive force for the team.
Sixers’ guard Tyrese Maxey has averaged high scoring in his first five games of the season, tying the team’s opening-night record with 40 points and recording a 43-point game against the Hornets—helping his team reach a near-perfect start.
Although he is playing at an MVP level, he is still receiving little national attention compared to top-rated players.
The Eagles acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick (in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick) from the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, and GM Howie Roseman said he expects Alexander to boost the defense if he recovers from his knee surgery.
The team also placed safety Marcus Epps and linebacker Azeez Ojulari on injured reserve (adding to a busy day of roster moves).
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