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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mary M.!
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Winterfest Returns to Philadelphia November 27 for a Season of Ice Skating, Firepits and Holiday Cheer (wmmr.com) — Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is set to return to Philadelphia's Delaware River Waterfront on November 27, running daily through February 28 with ice skating, firepits, cabins, and waterfront views. Locals can expect a PECO-powered tree lighting, New Year's Eve fireworks, and a Fire & Ice Valentine's party, with tickets and reservations opening October 28 for skating, firepits, and lounges.
2. Paying parents to become influencers and other priorities for Philly schools superintendent in 2026-27 (inquirer.com) — Philadelphia schools superintendent Tony Watlington is launching the 2026-27 year with a new Parent and Community Ambassador Program that will pay influential parents to boost attendance and engagement. He's also navigating delayed state test scores, an evolving school selection process, and efforts to stabilize district enrollment while highlighting recent academic gains and top national rankings for local schools.
3. Philadelphia students return to school with new phone restrictions (rnbphilly.com) — If you have a child in a Philadelphia school, expect stricter cellphone rules as classes resume, with some campuses locking devices in Yondr pouches all day. Administrators say limiting phones should cut distractions and social-media drama, while schools work with families on how to reach students during emergencies and keep the focus on learning.
4. has franklin mint federal credit union been completely breached?? (chestercountyramblings.com) — Customers across the Philadelphia tri-state area are dealing with a serious outage at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, whose digital services have been down for at least two days. A 6ABC report notes the main website is even showing a domain sale page, leaving many locals worried about access and the safety of their financial information.
5. Jenkintown might expand its historic, 187-year-old library (inquirer.com) — Philadelphia residents are increasingly heading to Jenkintown's historic 187-year-old library, with visits up 28% as the small borough considers a major overhaul. Officials just secured a state grant to study whether to expand the building or reconfigure its cramped, outdated interior, and residents will help shape the final master plan.
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