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⚾ Red October Continues!

After a series-clinching victory on Wednesday evening (punctuated by an epic grand slam from second baseman Bryson Stott), your Philadelphia Phillies are headed to Atlanta for an NLDS rematch with the Braves. The first game of the best-of-five series is on Saturday, broadcasted nationally on TBS, with first pitch scheduled for 6:07pm. No matter what happens in the first two games, the series will return to Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 on Monday night. Here’s hoping our fellas come back home with a lead. [MLB]

• Related: Scored playoff tickets? Here’s how to have a great time at a Phillies game. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
• Related: Did you know the Phanatic turned 45 this year? Here’s how a giant, flightless bird became the face of baseball in Philadelphia. [📧 Hey Philly]

Argument Over Video Games Leads to Police Shooting

One Northeast Philly man was killed, one critically injured, and three Philadelphia police officers were wounded Wednesday night in the Burholme neighborhood after police responded to a domestic-related incident, allegedly over a video game. According to police, the shooter engaged in an argument with his son over a video game, and when the child’s uncle got involved, shots were fired. When police arrived on the scene, the shooter wounded two officers and one sergeant, and was fatally injured when the police returned fire. As of yesterday evening, the wounded police officers were listed as stable at an area hospital, while the uncle involved is in critical condition. [6ABC]

🍺 Local Breweries Facing a Downslide?

Over the past few weeks, three local beer producers have announced they’re closing their doors, leading some to question if the Philly’s craft beer bubble will pop. This past weekend Separatist Beer Project in South Philadelphia announced they would be closing for good, as did Montgomery County’s Stickman Brews. On Monday evening, Liquid Art  announced its final day of operation at their Spring Garden location will be Sunday, Oct. 8. While new producers do continue to pop up around town, Liquid Art’s owner Mike Treon warns of an imminent brewery “bloodbath” as the national craft beer market sputters out. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

🚶 PCA’s Senior Strut | Friday | 9:30 a.m. - noon

Calling all seniors! It’s time to strut! The annual one-mile walk kicks off along Kelly Drive/Boathouse Row, and features a variety of health-related exhibits and free health screenings. [$5, Fairmount]

🎪 Fireball Printing Open House | Friday | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Enjoy free tacos from Cantina La Martina, ice cream sundaes from Somerset Splits, and hard cider from Young American, during a circus-themed celebration of Fireball Printing’s 15th year in business. [Free, East Kensington]

🖼️ A Rising Sun Artist & Curator Panel | Friday | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Artist Alison Saar discusses her career and her recent installation, in conversation with Dejay B. Duckett of the African American Museum in Philadelphia. [$10, Center City]

Collingswood Book Festival | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

It’s Banned Books Week. Celebrate the free expression of stories and knowledge that books provide. [Free, Collingswood, New Jersey]

• A Pennsylvanian founded Banned Books Week to push back against a wave of censorship in the 1980s. [📧 Hey Philly]

🐉 Southeast Asian Water Festival | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Take a ride in a dragon boat at this celebration of Southeast Asian communities at the FDR Park Boathouse and Gazebo. [Free, South Philly]

🌽 Harvest Festival | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Reading Terminal Market is throwing an outside market (but still covered in case of rain) on Filbert Street, and all are invited! Celebrate Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and enjoy seasonal fare. [Free, Center City]

🇰🇷 Kimchi Fest | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Calling all fermented food fans, this one’s for you! Celebrate all things Korean culture and cuisine, and of course, the funky, tangy, subtly spicy deliciousness that is kimchi. [Pay as you go, Center City]

🧙‍♀️ ‘Hocus Pocus’ Screening | Saturday | Noon - 6 p.m.Celebrate the Halloween season with a video store pop-up experience and screening of the cult classic “Hocus Pocus” at PhilaMOCA, presented by Crypt Video Rentals. [$12.44, West Poplar]

🏳️‍🌈 OURfest: National Coming Out Parade | Saturday | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Volunteer or join in from the sidelines at the only parade in the U.S. dedicated to National Coming Out Day. [Gayborhood, free]

🍂 Fall for the Arts | Sunday | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bring the family (and pets) to a day filled with arts and crafts at the 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival. [Free, Chestnut Hill]

🎉 Old City Fest | Sunday | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Celebrate the unique sights, sounds, and tastes of Philly in the city's Historic District. [Old City, free admission]

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly | Monday | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join a celebration of community, culture, and a strong future, by and for Indigenous communities. [Free, Fishtown]

Overdose Deaths Rise, Penn’s COVID Cash Cow, & Phillies Playoffs Update

It’s the Friday news roundup! Dive into the Nobel Prize-winning research that made the University of Pennsylvania over a billion dollars, what's driving an increase in fatal drug overdose in Philly, and what’s next for the Phillies' postseason run. Lead producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Marco Cerino, staff writer at the Philadelphia Tribune, Abraham Gutman, health reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and O.J. Spivey, sports and culture writer for The Philadelphia Tribune.