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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia-based spoken word poet and actress Jaylene Clark Owens will release a new children's book—A Black Girl and Her Braids—on Jan. 6 via Penguin Workshop as a follow-up to her viral poem celebrating Black girlhood and the beauty of natural hair. She will also host a storytime at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, Jan. 11 and promote a Sponsorship Train to help get 5,000 copies into local kids' hands. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Quintessence Theatre launches its production of The Pirates of Penzance for its 16th season—its first Gilbert and Sullivan musical. The show tells a funny tale of a young pirate who finds out his birthday is delayed and runs until Jan. 4. Metro Philadelphia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia school principals, working without a contract for nearly three months, gathered Thursday night—demanding fair wage practices and better negotiation terms. Superintendent Tony B. Watlington said he needed more time to present a facilities plan and gather public input, while union leaders accused the district of negotiating in bad faith. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Delaware County apartment complex on Chester Pike in Glenolden was condemned after dangerous conditions — such as high carbon monoxide levels, a natural gas leak and a boiler issue — forced more than a dozen families to leave. The borough sued the owners for failing to secure a rental license and complete needed repairs. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Councilman Mike Driscoll introduced a bill that would restore the Business Income Tax exemption for sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs—small businesses that lost the break this year when the city ended it. The bill now goes to committee for a hearing as council members work to support local entrepreneurs. KYW Newsradio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center in Bryn Mawr said it will stop delivering babies by Feb. 15—wind down all other services by late March—as financial challenges and regulatory changes have made it too difficult to continue operating. The center, which delivered 16,000 babies since 1978, will help patients transfer to other providers as it closes in early 2026. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has struggled against zone coverage this season—he has recorded career lows in yards per route and reduced catch rates compared to man coverage, and film analysis shows that changes in his route variety and alignment are key factors. The team may adjust its play calling as it faces a Cowboys defense that uses more zone schemes on Sunday. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Dallas Cowboys on November 24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington—both teams have playoff stakes and the game airs on FOX. Riding momentum from a primetime win over Detroit, the Eagles plan to use their offense to target Dallas’ weak spots. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ After a three-week break, the Philadelphia Union won their first-round series against Chicago Fire on Oct 26 at Subaru Park and now host New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The club needs three home wins to earn its first-ever MLS Cup as they face a high-spending rival — a test of their strong play. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 points with nine assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-114 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks as both teams played without key stars — Paul George added 21 points while the team readies for a home game against the Miami Heat on Nov. 23. Metro Philadelphia
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