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In today's newsletter:

  • Why 13 Philadelphia smoke shops were suddenly shut down
  • Why are teen meetups at City Hall ending in arrests?
  • Why Philly-area gas just hit a record Labor Day high

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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Philadelphia Closes 13 Smoke Shops in Multi-Agency Crackdown, With 30 More Targeted (northeasttimes.com) — Philadelphia police and the state Attorney General's office have closed 13 smoke shops citywide in the past six months, including a West Philadelphia Market Street store raided Friday. State Rep. Amen Brown says more than 30 additional locations are under scrutiny for alleged illegal cannabis and cigarette sales, with neighbors welcoming the crackdown as a long-awaited response to persistent nuisance activity.
   

2. Arrests made after teens gather outside Philadelphia City Hall for second straight night (cbsnews.com) — Large groups of teens have gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall for two straight nights, leading to multiple arrests and a visibly heavier police presence around Dilworth Park. Residents say they welcome the added patrols for safety, while also calling for better places for young people to socialize so these meetups don't keep turning disruptive.
   

3. Gas prices in Philadelphia region hit a record-high on Labor Day. Drivers are fed up: "It's getting ridiculous" (cbsnews.com) — Drivers across the five-county Philadelphia region are paying a record Labor Day average of $4.36 per gallon, at least a dollar more than last year. Residents from Bellmawr to North Jersey say the spike is straining budgets, though AAA expects modest relief later this month as stations switch to cheaper winter-blend gasoline.
   

4. Philly workers celebrate 'beauty of union solidarity,' bemoan rising costs at Labor Day parade (kansascity.com) — Union members and families filled Washington Avenue in Philadelphia for the Tri-State Labor Day Parade, celebrating solidarity while voicing worries about inflation, healthcare costs, and job security. Local leaders, including Managing Director Carlton Williams and Mayor Cherelle Parker, highlighted the city's strong union identity and recent contract wins, tying Philadelphia's labor movement to broader economic and political debates.
   

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