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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local store owners at Reading Terminal Market saw a drop in sales when SNAP benefits were paused during the federal dispute and business improved after Gov. Shapiro released $100m on Friday. However, some shops still face challenges as SNAP distribution is paused again pending a Supreme Court ruling expected today—leaving vendors unsure of a full return to normal. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia film events offer many movie experiences this month. A rare screening of Twin Peaks: The Return will be held at Film Society East starting Nov. 14—while the Asian American Film Festival runs through Nov. 16 and Bryn Mawr Film Institute shows Kurosawa films through December. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Gary Gulman will perform his one-man show 'Grandiloquent' on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 5 and 8 p.m. at the Perelman Theater — Ensemble Arts Philly presents the comedian as he shares his take on awkward childhood moments and family missteps. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The National Dog Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center this weekend with nearly 2,000 dogs in 205 breeds including a new Danish Swedish farmdog. The taped Saturday competition—set to air on NBC on Thanksgiving Day—follows a Monday pup-preview event where Robin Fittipaldi’s redbone coonhound won Best in Bark. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia high school students and teachers can apply for the Young Philadelphians’ Continental Congress (YPhCC), a new American history and civics program that offers $500 scholarships for students and $1,000 stipends with professional development for teachers. The program will select 20 to 25 student-teacher teams to meet on five Saturdays between January and April at Carpenters’ Hall and other historic sites (meals and transportation provided) as applications remain open until December 5. Metro Philadelphia
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Activists from POWER Interfaith are urging city officials to repeal planned business tax cuts — changes that could shift the tax burden onto vulnerable residents and reduce funding for key services — after holding a news conference Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Germantown. They plan to hold 14 additional meetings next week and a Citywide Affordability Summit on Feb.1. WHYY
- ➤ Flight delays and cancellations at PHL increased from about 25% on Friday to nearly 50% on Sunday and the FAA plans to raise air traffic cuts to 6% today, 8% Thursday and 10% Friday—officials say shortages and controller absences due to the shutdown are behind the disruptions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that with the federal shutdown continuing, travel will become more difficult ahead of Thanksgiving. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ SEPTA said that on Monday many regional rail trains were canceled because crews were still working on federally mandated fire inspections for Silverliner IV rail cars. Although over 85% of the fleet has been inspected, only 70 cars ran as repair work and installation of thermal detectors continue—more trains are expected to return to service later this week. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Packers 10—7 in a defensive battle on the road, with Jake Elliott’s 39—yard field goal and a late turnover forced by Jaelan Phillips proving crucial. Jalen Hurts fumbled on an 80—yard drive that stalled an early push while Saquon Barkley set up a 41—yard gain for DeVonta Smith’s touchdown, and the win improved the Eagles’ record to 7—2 as they prepare to host the Detroit Lions next Sunday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Eagles will face the Packers in Green Bay tonight as they try to build on a strong win over the Giants and climb the NFL rankings. Key players like Nolan Smith, Brandon Graham, and Jaelen Phillips will lead the offense—hoping to beat the Packers' tough defense as they start a hard part of their season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Phillies may sign left-handed outfielder Cody Bellinger to boost their outfield depth if they do not re-sign Kyle Schwarber. Bellinger had a strong season with the Yankees—he hit .813 OPS with 29 home runs and played multiple positions. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ An analysis of the Eagles' second half projects Barkley to rush for over 1,000 yards, Hurts to throw 30+ touchdown passes, and AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith to post strong receiving numbers while the defense is expected to add key sacks and interceptions. The report also forecasts the team finishing first in the NFC East and earning a bye week—details that will spark debate over Hurts' performance. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ A Flyers Charities Carnival will take place on a brisk February day at Xfinity Mobile Arena where fans can sign up for sessions with Travis Konecny from 11 a.m.—12 p.m. and Travis Sanheim from 2 p.m.—3 p.m. while enjoying axe throwing, carnival games, and a state-of-the-art locker room tour; on Monday, November 10 the first round of session releases was issued. Metro Philadelphia
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