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A 620-unit tower planned next to Pennsport, on the Delaware River, could be the first of three (although given the history of failed projects on this parcel many are skeptical) www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...

Apartment tower planned for Columbus Boulevard could be the first of three

The proposal is the latest for a parcel that has seen multiple failed development plans in the last decade.

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A New York capital management firm is planning a soaring tower on the Delaware River with 620 units. The project is legally possible due to the unique zoning incentives available along the central riverfront.

Apartment tower planned for Columbus Boulevard could be the first of three

The proposal is the latest for a parcel that has seen multiple failed development plans in the last decade.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 2h

The nonprofit completely remade the lobby and concession area, adding double doors, a street-facing box office, and a new Americans with Disabilities Act accessible entrance.

Philadelphia Film Society unveils renovation of its Chestnut Street centerpiece theater

PFS's Philadelphia Film Festival kicks off with a newly redesigned lobby and concession area for the nonprofit's Chestnut Street flagship.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick was the lone Republican cosponsor this week on a bill to pay federal contractors for work done during the government shutdown.

“Federal workers should never be used as pawns in policy disputes,” he said.

How Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says moderate Republicans are trying to end the government shutdown: ‘We’re the adults in the room’

Bucks County Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent, warned against using federal workers as ‘pawns’ in shutdown negotiations as he supports a Democratic proposal to ensure backpay.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration over its use of National Guard soldiers in U.S. cities.

Gov. Shapiro joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration over National Guard deployments to U.S. cities

Shapiro's support comes as President Trump seeks to send the National Guard to Oregon. A federal appeals court is expected to decided on it today.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

Philadelphia regional airports are contending with staffing shortages as the federal government shutdown drags into a second week — and union officials warn the situation could worsen quickly if the government doesn’t reopen soon.

Worker absences and flight delays at Philly regional airports could worsen amid the government shutdown

So far, the budget impasse has not led to chronic traffic snarls on the runway at PHL, but absences are already up.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 5h

If the U.S. government sells your student loan to the private market, would you even notice?

The Trump administration is considering selling part of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the private market.

Trump wants to sell some student loans. What if yours is one of them?

The administration is considering selling part of the government's student loan portfolio to the private market, says a source. There are hurdles for such a plan.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 5h

Pennsylvania state parks are offering a glamorous new perk to attract would-be outdoors enthusiasts: glamping sites with spacious tents, king-size beds, and more.

New Pa. state glamping sites offer spacious tents, king size beds, AC, and more

The new accommodations offer "the magic of the outdoors with modern comfort and convenience."

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Democrats have made abortion a focus of the state’s Supreme Court race. We explain why the issue has become so prominent in an off-year election.

Why are Josh Shapiro and others talking about abortion in Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court race?

Nearly every advertisement running in support of retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht prioritizes abortion rights as the reason Pennsylvanians need to vote yes.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 13h

The Phillies crushed the Dodgers, 8-2, with two big homers to avoid elimination. They can tie the series in Game 4 Thursday in Los Angeles.

Schwarbombs to the rescue: Kyle Schwarber breaks through with two homers to help Phillies force Game 4

After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 13h

The Phillies avoid elimination by defeating the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS ⚾

A photo of Kyle Schwarber celebrating a home run with a score in white text at the bottom that says "Phillies 8, Dodgers 2."

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 14h

How are we feeling, Phillies fans?

A photo of Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto celebrating in the dugout.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18h

George Bochetto is taking SEPTA to court, again, this time with a proposed class action targeting the mass transit agency’s fare increases.

The lawsuit seeks a refund of recent 21.5% fare increases to riders.

Bochetto files proposed class-action lawsuit over SEPTA fare increases

George Bochetto's class-action suit says SEPTA customers are owed refunds of recent fare increases.

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Game 3 loading...

Live updates from L.A.: www.inquirer.com/phillies/liv...

A photo of Bryce Harper walking out of the dugout.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 19h

The Trump administration is escalating its legal fight against Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. It alleges that doctors are lying to get insurance to cover transgender care.

CHOP transgender care under scrutiny for ‘fraudulent billing practices,’ DOJ says

Federal officials are looking into whether doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh lied to get insurance companies to cover gender dysphoria treatments.

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New details emerge on how 24,000 bottles of Guy Fieri’s tequila were stolen on their way to Montco.

A dark day in Flavortown: How 24,000 bottles of Guy Fieri’s tequila were stolen on their way to Montco

Roughly $1 million worth of Guy Fieri’s Santo Tequila went missing while en route to Lansdale, thanks to an international crime group.

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Resident assistants and peer mentors at Temple University have voted to unionize, joining a wave of student-worker organizing on local college and university campuses.

Resident assistants at Temple vote to unionize

Resident assistants and peer mentors asked the university's leadership to recognize their union last year. Now, they've voted to join OPEIU Local 153.

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Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip rose in the ranks to claim this year’s No. 1 spot, two points above Wawa and Sheetz.

Wawa and Sheetz tied at No. 2 for customer satisfaction in national survey

The results add fuel to the intrastate rivalry of convenience-store giants, each of which is looking to encroach on the other's long-held territory.

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If Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader has any musical talent, he’s been hiding it from his cousin, Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio.

Harrison Bader brings rhythm to the Phillies. His cousin, Chris Baio, does the same as the bassist for Vampire Weekend.

Harrison Bader brought his rock star looks to the Phillies. His cousin, Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio, is a real rock star. And the two are fans of one another.

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Susanne Sulby, the accent expert behind "Mare of Easttown," taught the Delco drawl to the cast of "Task."

"I’m pretty bold. I’ll be sitting somewhere, I’ll hear someone speaking and I’ll say, ‘Oh, you have a really fantastic accent. Tell me about that,'" she said.

The dialect coach from Yardley who makes actors perfect the ‘O’s’ of the Delco accent

Susanne Sulby, the accent expert behind 'Mare of Easttown,' taught the Delco drawl to the cast of 'Task,' which includes actors from London, Ireland, Howell Township, and beyond.

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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s neighborhood engagement director is no longer with the administration after allegedly accosting a City Council member.

Mayor Parker’s neighborhood engagement director ‘has been separated’ from the city after allegedly accosting a Council member

City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas accused Hassan Freeman and another city employee of accosting him three weeks ago at the lawmaker’s parking spot outside City Hall.

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The authors say their findings are becoming visible in the apartment market. Studio apartments already have much higher vacancy rates than three-bedroom units, in part because they have a greater churn of tenants.

Developers should build more apartments for families, study argues

Developers should experiment with different kinds of layouts to attract families at various life stages, the authors argue.

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Medicare’s open enrollment runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and the season can be overwhelming. There are dozens of plans to choose from, and seniors are inundated with television and mail advertisements.

Here are some other changes to be aware of for 2026:

Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Here’s what’s new for 2026.

Provider directories for Medicare Advantage and AI prior authorization in select states are among the changes in stores for 2026.

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As of today, the city’s largest visual arts institution is no longer called the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The rebranding aims to revive attendance that has lagged since the pandemic.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new name and other plans to revive attendance

Chasing an elusive pandemic recovery, the museum is rolling out a slew of changes. It includes a new name and logo, and an embracing of dips into sports, hip hop, and Sylvester Stallone.

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