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Also on today's calendar: 4th Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Philadelphia launches municipal solid waste reduction initiative (wastetodaymagazine.com) — Philadelphia is rolling out a new municipal solid waste reduction initiative that aims to cut landfill and incineration use while building a more sustainable, circular local economy. City leaders outlined plans for organics composting, private partnerships, and updated 2026 waste contracts they say will protect the environment, control costs for taxpayers, and create green jobs over the long term.
2. Rallies across Philadelphia region call for accountability in wake of Cornell case (6abc.com) — Rallies at Philadelphia City Hall and across the region brought students, survivors, and advocates together to demand stronger accountability for how institutions handle sexual violence reports. Local college students, including from Temple, joined a nationwide day of action supporting a Cornell student while calling for better resources, prevention efforts, and transparency on campuses.
3. Your chance to win tickets to see the Philadelphia Flyers on October 17th (audacy.com) — You can call in today for a shot at winning two digital tickets to see the Flyers host the Ottawa Senators at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on October 17. The station lays out exactly when to listen, how to qualify, and what tech and health requirements you'll need to meet before you can enjoy the game and pick up your bonus Mystery Squishy Dumpling.
4. United States Airport Lounge Travel Gets Major Boost as American Express Unveils Record Newark Expansion (travelandtourworld.com) — If you fly through Philadelphia International with an eligible AmEx card, expect the Centurion Lounge to close for major renovations starting October 16, 2026, before reopening in a much larger, two-level format. The article explains how this upgrade fits into a wider expansion that also includes Newark, Houston, London, Amsterdam, and Boston, and why travelers should double-check lounge access and opening timelines.
5. Philadelphia renames Market Street block to honor Black Bottom neighborhood, Penn lecturer (thedp.com) — A Market Street block in West Philadelphia has been officially renamed Walt Palmer-Black Bottom Way to honor the demolished Black Bottom neighborhood and longtime community advocate Walter Palmer. City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and others used the ceremony to acknowledge past displacement, highlight ongoing activism around land use and housing, and connect residents with efforts to document and teach this local history.
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