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Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia-based nonprofit Sharing Excess launched a website — it maps free food locations in Philly, New York and Chicago to help people facing food insecurity amid the SNAP pause. The nonprofit said it now welcomes donations and volunteers to boost its food distribution efforts. WHYY
- ➤ Dilworth Park in Philadelphia will become a winter wonderland starting November 14 with the return of the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin, the Wintergarden and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market—each adding seasonal fun. The park will offer redesigned dining options, set admission rates for skating, and special events like Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 and 20—ensuring a festive winter celebration for all. Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NPR’s Hidden Brain celebrated its 10th anniversary as Shankar Vedantam and WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn discussed how unseen brain forces guide our choices — the show airs Sundays at 1 p.m. on WHYY 90.9 FM and will bring a live tour to Philadelphia on March 21 next year. WHYY
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people attended the 3rd annual Philly Flannel Fest in East Germantown where they enjoyed live music, food, and drinks while sporting flannel shirts. Organizer Robbie Long (an events promoter from North Philly) said he started the festival in 2023 to revive his business after pandemic challenges. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Hundreds of fans gathered in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday to honor longtime 93.3 WMMR host Pierre Robert, whose kind manner and impact on local radio made him a beloved figure. Robert—70 and cherished for his music contributions—was found dead in his Gladwyne home Wednesday after his show was missed, and colleagues reported heartfelt tributes to his legacy. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Union beat Chicago Fire 3-0 at SeatGeek Stadium to complete a best-of-three series sweep in the MLS Cup Playoffs opening round and secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The team will play a decisive game in Charlotte on November 7th and host the semifinals at Subaru Park on November 22nd-23rd. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles traded for 28-year-old cornerback Jaire Alexander after he struggled with his recovery from a 2024 PCL injury, playing only two games with the Ravens this season. His Pro Bowl potential offers a low-risk, high-reward option if he returns to full health—boosting the team’s secondary depth. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ In two early season games, the 76ers rallied from large deficits to win against the Wizards on Oct. 28 and nearly beat the Celtics on Halloween night, showing they never give up. Coach Nick Nurse and leader Tyrese Maxey—the team's key figures—helped spark a turnaround from previous setbacks. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers will begin a three-game road trip today at Barclays Center when they face the winless Brooklyn Nets at 6 p.m.—Joel Embiid will miss the game as he continues to rehab his left knee. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers won 129-105 against the Nets in Brooklyn as Kelly Oubre scored a career-high 29 points — Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes added 26 and 22 points, and the team began a three-game road trip; they will face Chicago and Cleveland in upcoming contests. Metro Philadelphia
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