🌱 Rhynhart Runs For Mayor + Oz & Fetterman Debate + Phillies Fans $$$

Hello all. It's me, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, your host of the Philadelphia Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes news about:

• The Philadelphia City Controller has resigned and wants to be mayor.
• John Fetterman and Dr. Oz finally have a debate for U.S. Senate.
• Phillies fans broke MLB retail records buying World Series merchandise.

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But first, today's weather:

Misty in the morning; fog. High: 72 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart has resigned and plans to run for Mayor of Philadelphia. She enters a crowded contest of four City Council members, and is the third female to announce her run. "I spent the last five years from the outside saying, 'This is what's wrong, and this is how to fix it,'" she said. "I can take all that and hit the ground running." (inquirer.com)
2. It was the debate that almost didn't happen. But two weeks before Election Day, John Fetterman and Dr. Oz Memet finally met and argued their positions for U.S. Senate. "Let's talk about the elephant in the room," said Fetterman. "I had a stroke. He's never let me forget that. And I might miss some words during this debate, mush two words together, but it knocked me down and I'm going to keep coming back up."(6abc)
3. Philadelphia Phillies fans took to the streets to celebrate their team's trip to the World Series Sunday night. And they then took to the stores and online shopping to break retail records in merchandise sales. The previous 24-hour record was set by the Cubs in 2016 after they defeated the Dodgers in the NLCS. (WHYY)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• 29th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony (5:30 PM)
• FRIGHT NIGHT: A Halloween Party (6:00 PM)
• KMA Meeting - Keystone Academy Charter School (7:00 PM)
• Investigating the Work Yard - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (7:00 PM)
• MIAC Live: Get Happy! Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In a city that loves its bells, food critic Craig LaBan will ring them no more. The long-time Inquirer food and dining out expert has been awarding Liberty Bell replicas at the end of his columns, just like the Michelin Guide gives out stars. Well, the bells toll no more. (billypenn.com)
• More canopy! In an effort to create more tree canopy in Philadelphia, here's your chance to get a free tree. It's super easy and the birds, bees and your neighbors will enjoy the shade and oxygen. (PhillyVoice.com)
• Yes, there are more potato chip flavors than we can crunch, but "long hots and provolone" is the new Herr's Potato Chip.(Philadelphia, PA Patch)
• With the banning of plastic bags, what are you using to clean up after your doggies? The empty half pints of ice cream from Ben & Jerry's and Haagen dazs work great-and they come with a lid! So eat some ice cream, grab Benji and head to one of these top rated dog parks in the City! The 10 Best Dog Parks in Philly: (PW-Philadelphia Weekly)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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