🌱 Grease Those Poles + Kroger Buys Acme + Fetterman/Oz Race Tightens

Good morning, everybody! It's Monday in Philadelphia and the Phillies are heading to the World Series! Did you hear the pandemonium last night? The city was full of fireworks, dancing, and fans taking over the streets as the Phils defeated San Diego in a rainy Game 5! Today you'll find news about:

• The Phillies are going to the World Series!
• "Ack-a-me " Markets sell for $24.6 Billion.
• The Fetterman/Oz race for PA Senate will be a nail-biter.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 66 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres in Game 5 of the NLCS last night and now advance to the World Series. The city of Philadelphia had workers grease traffic poles at major intersections to prevent fans from climbing them in celebration. It did not work. (inquirer.com)
2. The two biggest supermarket chains in America will be merging. Albertsons Companies, the owner of the once popular Philly grocery store chain Acme Markets, will be acquired by competitor Kroger in a deal worth $24.6 billion. There are more than 150 Acme stores operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York and Connecticut. (PhillyVoice)
3. PA Lieutenant Governor and Senate Candidate John Fetterman made a campaign stop at Dickinson Square Park in South Philly this weekend. Both candidates are crisscrossing the Commonwealth as pundits report the race is almost at a tie. He'll debate Dr. Oz other this week. (msn.com)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Tricks to Improve Your Communication Skills - LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (9:00 AM)
• October Plant Swap at Manayunk (RESCHEDULED FROM 10/3) (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• What would you pay for a $35 million dollar home on Philly's Main Line? How about $9 million? Maybe this was the deal of a lifetime and the new owners couldn't afford red-hot Fishtown! (therealdeal.com)
• The 1oth man on the Phillies roster is Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce and he should get a World Series ring too. Over the weekend he gave the Phillie Phanatic a run for his ATV and hyped the ballpark up and became a fan favorite. (billypenn.com)
• Bricken For Chicken! The 76ers partner with Chik-fil-A for this free throw promotion: the day after an opposing player misses two consecutive free-throw attempts in the second half of a 76ers home game, fans may receive Chick-fil-A® Nuggets ranging from 5-count, 8-count, or 12-count through the Chick-fil-A App, at participating Greater Philadelphia area Chick-fil-A locations (no purchase necessary). (Wooder Ice)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Patty-Pat Kozlowski

About me: Patty-Pat Kozlowski has been writing community news and Philly-cenric Op/Eds for over 20 years. A Jill of all trades she's been a stand-up comedian, chef, DJ, newspaper editor, food trucker and Parks Director for Philadelphia Parks & Rec as well as a community relations/legislative aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.

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