Good morning, Philadelphia.

Fishtown neighbors delivered meals and groceries amid a SNAP benefits freeze caused by a government shutdown while the USDA said recipients will receive only half their usual aid this month.

Forty-five volunteers have helped 25 households and supported local food banks—providing relief during uncertain times.

After a fire damaged Overbrook Presbyterian Church, a Wynnewood synagogue stepped in and the two forged a strong interfaith partnership—mutual support grew after a vandalism incident triggered shared solidarity.

Local voters swept the school board race while SEPTA extended deadlines for Regional Rail repairs, meaning delays will continue.

Philadelphia and nearby areas host a busy weekend with Leslie Jones performing a standup show at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington tonight at 8 p.m. and Appel Farm marking 65 years from today through Sunday — local museums, theaters and outdoor venues also offer art exhibits, parades and food truck fests — with details varying by event.

Philadelphia is offering a $1.5M arts grant to support local artists and creative groups through the 2025 Illuminate the Arts Grant.

Applications are open until Nov. 30 for individuals, nonprofit organizations — and small creative enterprises based in Philadelphia County.

Wilma Theater will present its first family production—The Snow Queen—from Nov.

11 to 23, with Bi Jean Ngo starring as Gerda who sets out to rescue her brother from the Snow Queen. The play adapts Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale through inventive staging and a dazzling set design that brings themes of love and loyalty to life.

Opera Philadelphia is staging The Seasons at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center on Dec.

19, 20, and 21—this show uses Vivaldi’s music with extra arias, a new libretto by Sarah Ruhl, six singers, six dancers, and special weather effects made with water and soap mixtures.

Environmental groups and local state officials rallied at City Hall Thursday to support Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative—an effort by 12 states to reduce carbon emissions.

They warned that a budget deal in Harrisburg might cancel the state’s chance to benefit from RGGI’s auction proceeds—jeopardizing cleaner air and lower energy costs.

A state-backed study found Pennsylvania’s competency restoration system for mentally ill offenders has long swept up people facing low-level charges and over-relied on state hospitals.

The Department of Human Services is working to adopt recommendations that will update regulations and expand community mental health programs — measures aimed at reducing wait times and improving oversight.

Philadelphia launched its Home Appraisal Bias Program to attract diverse real estate appraisers at an information session held last Thursday at Temple University's Center City campus—city officials said the session addressed long-standing appraisal disparities that widen the wealth gap.

Philadelphia International and Newark Liberty International, among 40 major airports, will have flights cut today as the FAA reduces air traffic by 10% to ease strain on unpaid air traffic controllers during the government shutdown—these measures may impact up to 1,800 daily flights and disrupt weekend travel plans.

Today, Philadelphia International Airport faces a 10% air traffic cut as the FAA reduces flights at 40 high-volume markets due to staffing shortages amid a government shutdown — experts estimate the change may cancel up to 1,800 flights and remove 268,000 seats.

Airlines are coordinating with officials to adjust schedules ahead of the busy holiday travel period.

Philadelphia menopause doctors say the FDA approval of elinzanetant—marketed as Lynkuet—offers a new nonhormonal treatment for hot flashes in women who cannot use hormone therapies, including many cancer survivors.

Bayer announced the drug will be available to patients this month and experts expect it to broaden treatment options for managing menopause symptoms.

The Phillies signed veteran outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a minor league contract and invited him to Spring Training on Thursday—his signing comes as the team seeks more outfield depth for future changes.