Yesterday in Philly: Playoffs, SEPTA Makeovers, and the Teaching Grind
Miss something? Here’s your Philly catch-up for Friday, October 3.
🚨 Real Philly News
- Philly teachers: still superheroes, now with AI and burnout. If you know an educator, maybe don’t ask about “summers off” right now. Teaching in Philly is rougher than ever, say local teachers, thanks to stretched budgets, political drama, and school-tech overload. If your kid’s teacher looks exhausted, this is why.
- SEPTA’s City Hall facelift is official: The subway station is finally getting upgrades to (hopefully) not look like the underside of I-95 by the time America turns 250. Work started ahead of the 2026 anniversary, so expect detours and fresh plywood. Read more
- The government shutdown is biting local sites. If you were hoping to hit Valley Forge or a National Park this weekend, brace yourself: Access is limited and services are reduced until D.C. makes up its mind.
⚾ Phillies Playoff Fever
- Red October is here: Phillies open the NLDS against the Dodgers tonight, and Cristopher Sánchez is starting Game 1 — with all the confidence in the world.
- Here’s how the series schedule breaks down if you’re plotting watch parties (or avoiding I-76 at all costs): Full schedule here.
- And in case you forgot: the ballpark’s got the return of the 9-9-9 challenge. Yes, that’s nine hot dogs, nine beers, nine innings. It’s pricier this year — breakdown here — but tradition is tradition.
🦅 Eagles Notes
- Injuries shaking up Week 5 vs. Broncos. Dallas Goedert is questionable, and the defense might shuffle. Get your injury & matchup scoop here — plus rumors about shifting Jihaad Campbell to the edge (Mailbag Q&A).
🌆 In the City
- West Philly Tool Library needs a new home: If you love fixing stuff or just like neighborly vibes, they’re taking donations to keep lending those power drills.
- An animal shelter crisis at ACCT Philly. They’re slammed with dogs. Every animal is now $10 to adopt — help out if you can.
- Longwood’s chrysanthemum mansion is back. If you need a city break, the mega-chrysanthemum is blooming now.
🎤 Meanwhile, Swifties
- Taylor Swift’s new album went nuclear in Philly, with pop-up parties and new Spotify records. The hype is real.
🍂 Weekend Outlook
- Nice weather ahead: It’s suddenly sunny and not evil outside. Weekend plans = approved. Full forecast
Check back Monday for what the weekend brings. Have a good one.
