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🌱 Patch AM: 'Who's Running Now?': Masked Man Terrorized People In Philly Before Fleeing State, DA Says

And on the Philadelphia Patch calendar - Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026

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In today's newsletter:

  • Masked manhunt after Center City terror spree leaves jogger injured
  • How much money could a 2028 DNC bring to Philly?
  • Will Harrisburg save Philly bars' cash-cow skill game machines?

Also on today's calendar: Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Who's Running Now?': Masked Man Terrorized People In Philly Before Fleeing State, DA Says (patch.com) — Philadelphia officials say a 22-year-old local man in a white baby-doll style mask terrorized at least 15 people in Center City, including a jogger who was injured while fleeing. Authorities believe he has now fled Philadelphia and possibly the state, and are seeking additional victims and tips as they prepare felony and misdemeanor charges tied to the Center City attacks.
   

• Philadelphia a finalist to host 2028 Democratic National Convention (bigcountrynewsconnection.com) — Philadelphia is now one of three finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, a decision that could bring hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and thousands of jobs to the city. Local and state leaders are lobbying hard, pointing to recent major events and Pennsylvania's swing-state status as reasons Philadelphia is ready to host again.
   

• Philadelphia small businesses and social clubs plead for legalization of skill games (whyy.org) — Philadelphia social clubs and small businesses are urging Harrisburg lawmakers to quickly legalize and regulate skill-game machines that help keep their doors open. With a state Supreme Court deadline looming in October, Philly legislators are backing bills that could tax and cap the games, while casinos and anti-gambling advocates push competing visions for how — or whether — they should operate.
   

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  • Annual Rock the Knight Food Truck Festival kicks off Sept. 10, current vendor lineup available (glensidelocal.com)
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  • Dr. Robert Allan Maxwell Jr., M.D., retired US Army Captain, retired oncologist at Abington Memorial Hospital and founder of Abington Hematology and Oncology Associates, has passed away at 93 (glensidelocal.com)

Abington

  • Willow Grove Park Mall Getting Sold: Report (patch.com)

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