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Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Meg Saligman's Ministry of Awe will open on March 14 in an abandoned 19th-century bank in Old City — the six-story art space features interactive installations and live performances from over 100 collaborating artists. Metro Philadelphia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thirty-two U.S. students, including Philadelphia’s Alice L. Hall — a varsity basketball player at MIT focused on housing, health outcomes and sustainability — were named 2026 Rhodes scholars last Sunday. They will attend Oxford for graduate studies alongside winners from military academies, Yale, and Harvard. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. John Fetterman returned home after a ventricular fibrillation flare-up caused him to fall during an early morning walk on Thursday—he said he is now recovering with 20 stitches and is grateful for the Pittsburgh medical team’s care. WHYY
- ➤ A Common Pleas Court judge in Philadelphia ruled that Jessica Yang must keep Gary—the exotic shorthair at the center of a costly dispute—after her long-term roommate Nicole DeNardo and she could not agree on his ownership. The fight ended a friendship and cost a total of $25,000 in legal fees as Yang proved she was the owner. The Philadelphia Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Department of Public Health Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction has launched a new campaign to help Philadelphians talk about heart health and stimulant use with their doctors—providing guided talking points and access to low-barrier clinic resources. The campaign targets residents in neighborhoods hit hardest by stimulant overdoses—offering resources to connect patients with walk-in primary care services. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles won 16-9 against the Lions on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field — their defense made key stops and caught a pass that helped secure the top seed in the NFC. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) will host Detroit Lions (6-3) Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field as both teams aim to improve their playoff positions. Key matchups include the Eagles’ pass rush working to slow Lions quarterback Jared Goff and red zone plays that could decide the game. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers released a preliminary injury report ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at 7 p.m. Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre will miss the game due to knee injuries, Adem Bona will be sidelined for three games, and Paul George remains questionable as he recovers from his offseason knee surgery. Metro Philadelphia
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