Your Daily Guide

Council Says Waymo’s Gotta Go

Philadelphians urged City Council to halt the expansion of the self-driving ride-hailing service, citing concerns over safety and job security. There’s just one problem: City Council doesn’t have a say in regulating the company’s presence in the city. It’s up to the state. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

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State Dems Threatened & Didn’t Even Know It

Several Pennsylvania lawmakers were named on a hit list by a Lebanon County man who, in a series of social media posts, encouraged conservatives to start a war. The suspect has since been arrested by state police, but elected officials question why there wasn't clearer communication about the threat against them. [Spotlight PA]

Stanford’s TV Presence Shrinks As Election Draws Near

Super PAC 314 Action Fund, which has championed congressional candidate Dr. Ala Stanford, pulled its television ads this month after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars boosting her campaign. Sources say the PAC’s polling showed declining support for Stanford in the race, following recent setbacks, likely prompting the decision. [🔒 The Inquirer]

• Related: Learn who else is on the ballot in our voters’ guide. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Inside the Decline of This Sixers Era

After yet another devastating postseason elimination, the Sixers decided to part ways with Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations. What went right during his tenure and what does the organization need to change before the start of the next season? [Philly Voice]