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Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia these days. Today we'll cover...

  • Several activists were arrested an oil tank farm in Southwest Philadelphia.
  • The FBI arrested a Philadelphia Sheriff Deputy for selling illegal firearms.
  • Free Miller Lite at Philly bars during World Series!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 61 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

  1. The Schuylkill River Tank Farm sits across the river from the former PES refinery, which shut down after a massive fire and explosion in 2019. On Thursday, seven activists were arrested by Philadelphia Police for staging a "sit-in decommission "citing concerns about the health of nearby residents and the role fossil fuels play in driving climate change. (WHYY)
  2. Samir Ahmad, 29, a four-year veteran of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Department, was arrested at work last week as part of an FBI gun-trafficking investigation. Two of the guns used in the shooting outside Roxborough High School last month, which left a 14-year-old dead and four teens injured, later ended up in the hands of a Philadelphia sheriff's deputy who then illegally resold the weapons to a federal informant, according to a court filing unsealed Thursday. (inquirer.com)
  3. Just when you thought life couldn't get better with our Phils in the World Series. Oh, it does, Miller Lite is offering free beer during the games. Starting at 7:03 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 - an hour before the first game of the series between the Phillies and the Houston Astros - the "Ring the Bell, It's Miller Time" promotion begins at 19 locations in and around Philadelphia. (PennLive)

Today in Philadelphia:

  • Tattooed Moms Project - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (5:00 PM)
  • Phriends - The One With Murder! (6:00 PM)
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (7:00 PM)
  • High School Halloween Dance - Julia R Masterman (7:00 PM)
  • The Arts League Haunted Mansion, hosted by Luna Thee Jawnette (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • If you like fried chicken, sweet spaghetti and a fried peach mango pie, head up to the new Jollibee's in Northeast Philadelphia. The 1,300-store chain just opened its first in Philadelphia — making a lot of people with ties to the Philippines happy.(billypenn.com)
  • I know when you think World Series, the last thing you think of is poundcake. But you can nab yourself thee best poundcake in the world from Stock's Bakery on Lehigh Avenue and they'll decorate it with Phillies flair. Really, this poundcake is the thing that makes people go to the funeral luncheon, just ask your grandma. Cash only. Tell them Patty-Pat sent you and they might give you a delicious cheese Danish. (Stock's Bakery | Philadelphia PA | Facebook)
  • Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: "We're FALLING for all these #LoveYourPark Fall Service Day events 🍂 On November 12, parks all over Philly need your help preparing for the winter season. Register today ➡️ https://loveyourpark.org" (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
  • Couldn't agree more with this NextDoor poster. If you didn't catch "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix, please call out of work and watch the Philly episode. It's his love letter to the City from his stomach. Nextdoor Neighbor, Chestnut Hill-East: "Netfix: Somebody feed phil. - Third session first episode is all about Philly food. Great to see us on a national stage. As a lover of food please watch, if into it." (Nextdoor)

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— 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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