🌱 WaWa Leaving Center City + Victorino Pitches + TU Hospital Strike

Hello, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Philadelphia Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Citing safety concerns, Wawa is closing two stores in Center City.
• The Flyin Hawaiian throws out the first pitch at today's Phillies-Braves game.
• Temple University Hospital union workers have authorized a strike.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 69 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. No more Shorties in Center City! Wawa announced it is closing two stores in Center City, citing "continued safety and security challenges." The stores at 12th and Market Streets and 19th and Market will be shut down "over the next few weeks," Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce said in a statement. (inquirer.com)
2. Hey Victorino, don't you play in the outfield? The Phillies announced that fan favorite Shane Victorino from the 2008 World Series Championship Team, will throw out the first pitch at the NLDS Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves. (Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies)
3. Ninety-five percent of nurses and unionized medical workers voted to walk off the job at Temple University Hospital. The union representing the frontline workers - nurses, technical specialists and professionals - is concerned about what they call unsafe staffing, workplace violence and limited resources. They remain on the job while still negotiating at the bargaining table. (6abc Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Haunted History of Philadelphia - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion (7:00 PM)
• Fall 2022 evening concert - The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble (8:00 PM)
• Nightmare Bros. Circus - Starring Max Mayhem & Logan Lethal (10:00 PM)
• Phillies vs Braves- @ Citizen Bank Park-NLDS Game 3: ( 4:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• A Pie and A Pint at Fergie's Pub when you buy a ticket to see 10 Dates With Mad Mary. This raucous one-woman show marks the return of Inis Nua Theatre Company's Pop-Up Play in a Pub. (Wooder Ice)
• Election Day in Philly is less than a month away. Here's a great guide if you're using Philly's mail ballot drop boxes (AL DIA News)
• Whatever happened to Susanna Foo? She was one of the first celebrity chefs for our city and ruled Walnut Street's Restaurant Row. Michael Klein from the Inquirer has this great piece on how she became ours. (inquirer.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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