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What's up Philadelphia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new junk-fee fight could change renting in Philadelphia.
  • Want to drink your way through Philly's colonial history this fall?
  • How a yearlong South Philly water leak threatens a local business

Also on today's calendar: Tri-County Concerts opens its season Oct. 4 with pianist Avery Gagliano and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Sunday: A chance of afternoon rain, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Philly tenants are waging a war against 'junk' fees. City Council may help (whyy.org) — Philadelphia tenants at The Emerson and Florence Gardens are refusing to pay monthly "resident benefits" fees they call junk charges, while three City Council members back legislation to curb such costs and strengthen renter protections. Local landlord group HAPCO Philadelphia is withholding comment until it sees the bill, as tenant associations push to amend leases and reduce financial strain on working-class renters.
   

2. Sip through Philly's boozy history with new tasting series (metrophiladelphia.com) — PhilaLandmarks is inviting Philadelphians to explore the city's boozy past through its new Spirits of Independence lecture-and-tasting series, with events on Oct. 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 13. Each evening at historic sites like Hill-Physick House, Powel House, and Waynesborough in Paoli pairs expert talks on colonial Madeira, porter, and rum with themed tastings for guests 21 and older.
   

3. City investigates water leak at vacant South Philadelphia property washing out nearby business (cbsnews.com) — A long‑running water leak from a vacant South Philadelphia property is flooding a neighboring signage business's lot, sending water into the street and even creating dangerous ice last winter. After CBS News Philadelphia highlighted the issue, city crews and the Philadelphia Water Department are back on site investigating, with officials warning they may take legal action if a private service line is to blame.
   

4. SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. Announces Presentations Featuring SAB-142 Phase 1 Data At Breakthrough T1D Clinical & Research Congress (marketscreener.com) — Philadelphia will host the inaugural Breakthrough T1D Clinical & Research Congress at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 9–11, where SAB Biotherapeutics will present new Phase 1 data on its SAB-142 immunotherapy. Local clinicians and researchers focused on type 1 diabetes may be especially interested in detailed sessions on the drug's mechanism, safety, and potential to slow disease progression.
   

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Ok Philadelphia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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