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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Manayunk is gearing up for its annual holiday series starting tomorrow with a tree lighting ceremony at Canal View Park—beginning at 5:30 p.m.—with events like a decorating contest, a holiday pop-up at Taqueria Amor, and Operation Santa Claus on Nov. 21, followed by trolley rides in December, Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, and Santa Paws on Dec. 6. The series brings together local businesses and community activities to celebrate the season across the neighborhood. Metro Philadelphia
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia restaurants awaited Tuesday night’s Michelin Guide ceremony at the Kimmel Center, where anonymous inspectors rated local spots for quality, technique, consistency, and chef style. The accolade is expected to boost local business & draw more visitors as the city prepares for future festivities. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Today, Huda Burger opens in Fishtown at 1603 Frankford Avenue, offering a rotating menu of five to six smash burgers on house made Japanese style seeded milk buns along with chicken sandwiches, curly fries, pickles and milkshakes. It will serve dine in, pickup and third party delivery starting at 11 a.m.—and plans to stay open late as it ramps up. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Developers tied to 900 Conshohocken LLC withdrew their zoning application on Nov. 17 to build a data center at an unused steel mill in Plymouth Township due to a legal snafu—counsel said the sale agreement was not finalized. They plan to resubmit the application no earlier than January. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia's Boathouse Row was lit in pink and green during Sunday Night Football as part of a film promo for Wicked: For Good (its first paid movie campaign). The lighting display was filmed on Friday and lasted about 20 minutes to support future partnerships. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Opera Philadelphia and WHYY will present a holiday concert on Dec. 2 in the vacant Grand Court of the former Macy’s building featuring the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra, chorus, and soloists Leah Hawkins and Anthony Roth Costanzo. The performance will be taped for TV12 on Dec. 23—Opera Philadelphia is also in discussions with the developer about future programs. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Jefferson University added its first alma mater written by customer service employee Elizabeth Avril Barden during its bicentennial celebrations — the song 'Jefferson How We Adore Thee' was presented at a gala event Tuesday evening. Barden, who has sung since childhood, captured the university’s pride as it marked 200 years of history. WHYY
- ➤ The School District of Philadelphia is gathering public feedback through an online survey to help decide whether to modernize, merge, or close aging school buildings that are under- or over-enrolled—responses will be used to shape recommendations presented to the Board of Education this winter. The survey, which invites input on themes like high-quality academics and adjusting grade configurations, will run for 30 days. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council advanced a law Monday that would stop the use of a Chester incinerator, which burns about 30% of Philadelphia’s trash, and could raise disposal costs by 12%—officials plan a final vote as early as Dec. 4 while new waste contracts are negotiated. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ SEPTA announced that it will not pre-cancel trains today—bringing relief after recent cancellations—and will rent 10 extra cars from MARC while resuming union contract talks on Thursday. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Market East corridor, which has long struggled, is set for change as Mayor Parker unveiled a master plan that will use a 60-member advisory board (including business and civic leaders) to guide zoning updates and attract private investment. Investors such as Comcast and Sixers owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment will begin demolishing key storefronts later this year to pave the way for new developments. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Phillies free agents Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suárez declined their $22 million qualifying offers on Tuesday, leaving them free to sign multi-year deals. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the club will try to re-sign them—Schwarber is a top priority—while draft compensation may be received if either signs with another team. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia's Eagles beat the Lions with a strong defensive performance that pushed them closer to the NFC top seed—Jaelen Phillips and Quinyon Mitchell made key stops as the defense held the opposing quarterback under pressure. The win moves the team's record to 8—2 and highlights the defensive strength that could boost their season. Metro Philadelphia
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