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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 37m

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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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

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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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

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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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

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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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

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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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h

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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Bryce Harper, who is hitting 1-for-7 in the NLDS through two games, says he loves “playing at the Bank. I love our fans.”

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 15h

The Trump administration’s pick to lead Philadelphia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday, capping an extended confirmation process that nonetheless lacked much of the drama consuming several other federal prosecutors offices across the country.

Philly’s top federal prosecutor, David Metcalf, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate

Metcalf was nominated by President Donald Trump in March, but his candidacy had not received a vote amid partisan battles over many of Trump's nominees.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18h

Roosevelt Poplar, who has led the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 since 2023, was elected to a three-year term Tuesday, along with his entire slate.

“I promise to fight for every active and retiree member and always do right by them,” he said in a statement.

Poplar wins as city’s police union president after a combative campaign

Roosevelt Poplar, who has led the Philly FOP since 2023, was elected to a three-year term on Tuesday, along with his entire slate.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 19h

Open Streets is coming to Queen Village on the next two Saturdays as the neighbors association seeks the business boost and relaxing car-free vibe of the widely popular original version on West Walnut Street.

Queen Village is joining the Open Streets movement

Queen Village will close a portion of Fourth Street to motor vehicles on Oct. 11 and Oct. 18.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 20h

Swatting will become a felony in Pennsylvania if newly proposed bipartisan bills are passed by the state legislature.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21h

Thousands of spectators gathered in a sunny field near the Lehigh River in Bethlehem on a recent Sunday afternoon for the Freemansburg Motorcycle Hill Climb and Bike Show.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 22h

Sheraton and Hampton hotel employees are seeking wage and pension increases, more healthcare coverage, and staffing increases, the union said in a news release.

Sheraton and Hampton hotel workers are on strike in Center City

Sheraton and Hampton hotel workers left their job sites and joined picket lines, seeking better pay and staffing levels ahead of an expected busy 2026 tourist season.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 23h

Clearfield County, Pa. will make $1 million over five years to act as the middleman between ICE and the private contractor that operates the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, the largest immigration detention facility in the Northeast.

Clearfield County will make $1 million in five-year contracts with ICE and Moshannon detention center’s private operator

The county enters the final year of its contracts with ICE and the GEO Group as the Trump administration has intensified efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

OPINION: "The president and secretary are looking backward in time instead of offering guidance on, or addressing, the most lethal threat today ... If 5G connected the world, 6G will run it as a tool of influence and critical war-fighting capability." — Joe Sestak

America’s warfare readiness may be a concern, but Hegseth is looking in all the wrong places | Opinion

Focusing on building cyber warfare readiness must take priority over other matters, writes former Navy vice admiral Joe Sestak.

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OPINION: "Signing on to the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education offered by the Trump administration would end the school's ability to determine its own future." — The Inquirer Editorial Board

Federal funding is not worth Penn’s independence | Editorial

Signing on to the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education offered by the Trump administration would end the school's ability to determine its own future.

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Chester County-based U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a former Air Force engineer, is defending the role of women in combat after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s remarks about maintaining a “male standard.”

Chrissy Houlahan is on a mission to defend the role of women in combat after Pete Hegseth’s remarks

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, an Air Force veteran who represents Chester County, is pushing back on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's for a "male standard" for combat.

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Regional Rail riders across the Philadelphia region are dealing with delays as SEPTA performs emergency inspections on its railcars.

225 aging Silverliner IV cars were flagged last week by the National Transportation Safety Board.

SEPTA Regional Rail riders face delays, cancellations due to emergency order

SEPTA is being forced to inspect 225 aging Silverliner IV cars that date back to the 1970s

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Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse.

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Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It’s a ‘colossal loss.’

The Pennsylvania state budget impasse is causing layoffs and disrupting crucial and free services at the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence (WOAR).

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Iron Hill owes more than $20 million to creditors and has about $125,000 in the bank, according to documents filed over the weekend in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey.

Iron Hill Brewery has officially filed for bankruptcy, saying it has $125,000 in cash and owes creditors $20 million

Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is monitoring consumer complaints about Iron Hill gift cards that were purchased and cannot be used.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 1d

Kensington Health Sciences Academy’s library used to consist of a single cart that students would push through the school’s hallways.

Now, it’s a whole room — “a real library,” junior Christian Toro said last week, shaking his head in wonder.

These Philly students built their own school library. The community has their back.

The students behind DreamEscape Library at Kensington Health Sciences Academy created a social media account, built buzz and earned grants to support their work.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 2d

The campaign has been unusually bitter, marked by caustic social media attacks, fake accounts, AI-generated images, contentious union meetings, and even threats of violence.

Police union to vote on new president after contentious campaign filled with accusations and threats

The campaign has been marked by caustic social media attacks, fake accounts, AI-generated images, contentious union meetings, and even threats of violence.

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Republicans have long argued that Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has played too large of a role in shaping the state’s elections. Their effort to oust three justices could reverberate in 2026 and 2028.

How November’s pivotal Supreme Court retention race could shape voting rights in Pa.

Republicans have long argued that Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has played too large of a role in shaping the state’s elections. Their effort to oust three justices could reverberate in 2026 and 2028.

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E-bikes have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, they’re evolving into e-motorcycles. Law enforcement is lagging behind.

E-bikes have evolved into e-motorcycles. Law enforcement is lagging behind.

Serious injuries are on the rise in emergency rooms around the country, as electric cycles become bigger and faster. Lawmakers and police departments are scrambling to address the problem.

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Vincent Termini Sr., 86, whose father and uncle founded Termini Bros. Bakery in 1921 and operated it for decades, has died, the family announced Sunday.

“Funny, compassionate, and endlessly generous — Vincent Sr. was a man whose warmth filled every room he entered,” the family wrote.

Vincent Termini Sr., 86, patriarch of the Termini Bros. Bakery, has died

Mr. Termini, known as "Mr. Vince," was a familiar figure at the family bakery in South Philadelphia, especially on Christmas Eve.

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