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Good morning Philadelphia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Philadelphia's new waste plan could change your trash pickup.
  • Why protesters filled Philadelphia City Hall steps demanding accountability Thursday night
  • How to win Flyers tickets for the October 17 home game

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Resident's Love of Golf Inspires New Virtual Golf Center at Jenner's Pond —Shonne Ehrhardt Read on Patch
  • Comcast Business 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report: 79.3B Events Show AI Pressurizing the Threat Landscape —Alexandra Smith Read on Patch
  • So I stopped at a beverage store in the
    neighborhood,. Well I got home and realized I had dropped my wallet. So I have a tracker in it and it said it was at the store and some lady found it… (Nextdoor Hunting Park - South)
  • There's a new food truck at mount.
    Area avenue in lincoln drive in front of the cvs.That is absolutely delicious. I got a large piece of fish over basmatii rice with salad and yogurt… (Nextdoor West Mt. Airy-Allen Lane)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T3285) in Philadelphia. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04813) - 716 South St. in Philadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philadelphia here.

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 cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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