# City Life: Philadelphia

Updated Fri Nov 6, 4:55 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Planned bike ride targeting Jewish businesses draws criticism](/philadelphia/stories/ccdd0556bd.md): A promotional flyer says a cycling group plans a Sunday noon ride from Rittenhouse Square targeting Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses. Officials have criticized it. (CBS Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 16:45 EST)
- [Rain falls Friday morning; dry, seasonable weekend forecast](/philadelphia/stories/e55e4f2d87.md): Heavy downpours fell on parts of the Philadelphia area Friday morning. Forecasters said sunnier, drier skies are expected this weekend. (NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 13:08 EST)
- [Philly plans to double its number of speed cameras in the city in effort to cut down on pedestrian deaths](/philadelphia/stories/776d6fa4c3.md): The effort is designed to slow drivers down to cut down on the number of pedestrian fatalities. (WHYY, 2026-11-02 17:30 EST)
- [Here’s where you can get free flu and COVID-19 vaccines in Philadelphia](/philadelphia/stories/c34f3e338b.md): The shots are available regardless of insurance status and are recommended for most people 6 months and older. (WHYY, 2026-11-06 05:00 EST)
- [Rocky Run 2026 details: race times, pickup and road closures](/philadelphia/stories/5245229f2c.md): The 2026 Rocky Run will include race times, packet pickup at Rivers Casino, road closures and SEPTA detours. (FOX 29 Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 11:31 EST)
- [A Chestnut Hill elementary school sent 350 kids home amid water woes](/philadelphia/stories/fd71af1ad3.md): J.S. Jenks, on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, sent its 350-plus students home early Wednesday because of a water service disruption. It's not clear when the issue will be resolved. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-11-04 17:08 EST)
- [Philadelphia state test scores are months late. Now state officials want to change the cut scores.](/philadelphia/stories/2d663cc4c7.md):  (Chalkbeat Philadelphia, 2026-11-05 18:36 EST)
- [Drexel University halts all student events involving alcohol following fraternity suspensions](/philadelphia/stories/81760b82bc.md): This comes after Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternities were placed under interim suspension earlier this week for hazing allegations. (WHYY, 2026-11-04 17:22 EST)
- [Drexel suspends two frats amid sexual misconduct, hazing investigation](/philadelphia/stories/a22901a9bc.md): Drexel University has placed Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha, two of its 12 recognized fraternities, under interim suspension. The college is investigating reports of sexual misconduct and hazing. (PhillyVoice, 2026-11-03 12:21 EST)
- [Where to recycle pumpkins and leaves in Philly this fall](/philadelphia/stories/154ec3dc29.md): With Halloween in the rearview, here's where to compost pumpkins in Philadelphia this fall. Plus, the city's annual leaf collection service is running at 16 locations through Dec. 19. (PhillyVoice, 2026-11-02 15:24 EST)
- [Former Pa. chief justice Ronald D. Castille dies](/philadelphia/stories/15aea18199.md): Ronald D. Castille, who served as Philadelphia district attorney and Pennsylvania chief justice, has died, the Inquirer reported. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-11-06 14:09 EST)
- [Dr. William C. Tucker, MLK Association president, dies at 98](/philadelphia/stories/7bc269521c.md): Dr. William C. Tucker, the longtime president and CEO of the Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence, has died. He was 98. (CBS Philadelphia, 2026-11-05 20:36 EST)
- [Temple names Joel Dales vice president for public safety](/philadelphia/stories/4457f26162.md): Temple University named Joel Dales, 58, a Philadelphia deputy police commissioner, as public safety vice president, starting Dec. 7. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-11-06 13:05 EST)
- [Students push back against ‘pause’ of Drexel University’s elementary education major](/philadelphia/stories/fd110b490a.md): The university enrolled only seven full-time students this fall, but students and alums say all pathways into teaching must be preserved. (WHYY, 2026-11-02 06:00 EST)
- [Man who allegedly 'tried to ring' the Liberty Bell to face federal charges](/philadelphia/stories/e64af3dd72.md): Sean Gerlach, 50, of Fairview, North Carolina, is facing charges for allegedly trying to ring the Liberty Bell during a visit on May 16, 2026. (PhillyVoice, 2026-11-03 13:36 EST)
- [Contemporary Craft Show marks 50th year at Convention Center](/philadelphia/stories/6d22775e5e.md): The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show runs Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, marking its 50th anniversary. (CBS Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 15:51 EST)
- [Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park Nov. 13](/philadelphia/stories/2783e9856a.md): The 12th Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market opens Nov. 13 at Dilworth Park with more than 40 local makers and extended weekend hours. (FOX 29 Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 11:54 EST)
- [Visitor Center hosts Rocky Steps Challenge at Art Museum Saturday](/philadelphia/stories/b7ba6d8cfc.md): The Philadelphia Visitor Center is hosting the Rocky Steps Challenge at the Art Museum this Saturday. Runners will try to climb 72 steps in under 12 seconds. (FOX 29 Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 11:20 EST)
- [Kartye scores winning goal as Rangers down Flyers 3-2](/philadelphia/stories/489ef999b2.md): Ty Kartye scored the go-ahead goal, Dylan Garand made 23 saves and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night. (CBS Philadelphia, 2026-11-05 21:49 EST)
- [LOVE Park reaches 1,000th wedding milestone](/philadelphia/stories/436b180303.md): LOVE Park hosted its 1,000th wedding, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. (NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 06:05 EST)
- [New coalition of student creators hopes to reduce peer violence](/philadelphia/stories/260a8d5d6b.md): According to Chalkbeat Philadelphia, a new coalition of student creators hopes its content can reduce violence among their peers. (Chalkbeat Philadelphia, 2026-11-06 15:42 EST)
- [Philadelphia releases toolkit to help neighbors talk about climate change](/philadelphia/stories/d9540b641a.md): The digital toolkit is meant to help residents get to know each other and prepare their neighborhoods for extreme heat, flooding and more. (WHYY, 2026-11-02 06:30 EST)
- [Award-winning Women in Natural Sciences program spins off from Academy of Natural Sciences and Drexel](/philadelphia/stories/fa61dcaf0c.md): The program led to a 100% high school graduation rate and more than 96% college attendance for Philadelphia students. (WHYY, 2026-11-05 06:30 EST)
- [The controversial head of West Philly’s Mariposa Food Co-op is out. Can it make a comeback?](/philadelphia/stories/d39dddd45d.md): After 10 years in charge, Aj Hess is no longer the head of West Philly's long-running food co-op. A new GM has lots of ideas. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-11-05 05:01 EST)
- [We asked Inquirer readers to draw Fishtown’s border. This is what you said](/philadelphia/stories/0c8667937a.md): It sounds easy until you're staring at a map. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-11-06 05:01 EST)
- [Art on the menu: A North Philly garden cooks up community](/philadelphia/stories/6a21451019.md): So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Tucked in an abandoned North Philly lot lies a not-so-secret oasis, filled with […] (Billy Penn, 2026-11-05 11:00 EST)
- [In North Philly, an architect’s love letter to Puerto Rican culture has a permanent home](/philadelphia/stories/3b1346349a.md): Taller Puertorriqueño is celebrating 10 years at El Corazón Cultural Center. (WHYY, 2026-11-02 05:45 EST)
- [Philadelphia celebrates Día de los Muertos with thousands joining in procession](/philadelphia/stories/8d85a9cdcc.md): Thousands gathered in South Philadelphia for the traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates culture and ancestry. (WHYY, 2026-11-01 17:43 EST)
- [Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Takes on Migration](/philadelphia/stories/f421862d50.md): If you have seen the artwork from Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation (PAAFF) promoting their annual film festival, you might have connected the stylized birds and delicate stars and arrows to… (The Philadelphia Citizen, 2026-11-04 10:39 EST)
- [Eight events to honor International Transgender Day of Remembrance in Philadelphia](/philadelphia/stories/93bf274e73.md): Every Nov. 20, International Transgender Day of Remembrance celebrates and memorializes transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people who lost their lives to violence and brings increased awareness to… (Philadelphia Gay News, 2026-11-03 16:31 EST)
- [Drexel exhibit showcases LGBTQ+ representation in video games](/philadelphia/stories/b09f2850c9.md): An interactive exhibition at Drexel University’s Pearlstein Gallery features playable gaming consoles and immersive encounters that help visitors experience video games as more than entertainment. (Philadelphia Gay News, 2026-11-03 19:50 EST)