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After Bankruptcy, What’s Next for Rite-Aid?

The Philadelphia-based pharmacy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this week. Rite Aid has closed more than 20 Philly-area stores in the past year and racked up more than $3 billion in losses. The pharmacy is also facing more than 1,000 lawsuits for allegedly oversupplying opioids. [Inquirer]

Peaceful March in Support of Palestine

At a rally in Center City, hundreds of demonstrators called for Israel to allow for the entry of humanitarian aid after it cut off access to the Gaza Strip and millions of Palestinian civilians. Rami Ibrahim, one of the march speakers, also called out “over 75 years of illegal occupation” in the region and said the marchers' demands are universal. “This is simply about human rights. Not an Israeli thing, not a Palestinian thing,” Ibrahim said. [KYW]

• Related: A march and rally for Israel, held by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, took place on Monday. [6ABC]

Sixers Arena Opponents Want “Unbiased” Impact Study

In the latest development in the controversy over a proposed ‘76ers arena near Chinatown, opponents are crowdfunding their own impact study for the project. They accuse the city’s studies on the community and economic impacts of being biased because they received funding from the project’s developers. Developers counter that the city has “sole discretion” to steer the analyses. [WHYY]

• Related: For a primer on the arena controversy, check out our recap with Billy Penn’s Jordan Levy. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Suspect in Airport Officer Slaying Arrested

Philadelphia police arrested an 18-year-old Camden man for a shooting at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday night that killed one police officer and injured a second. The slain officer, Richard Mendez, was a 22-year veteran who was “winding down” his last few years as a patrolman at the airport. A manhunt is underway for at least two other suspects, with a $237,400 reward being offered for information leading to an arrest. [Inquirer]

🧑‍🎨 Philly Artist Talk Series | Wednesday | 5 - 8 p.m.

Hear from artists (mostly) new to mural making on why public art is valuable to a community. [Free, Old City]

🌟 Ghouls, Glitter, and Gore! | Wednesday | 8 p.m.

Indulge in a night of burlesque, drag, and a bone-tingling show at Glory Beer Bar and Kitchen. [$20-$35, Old City]

🧙 Pitchers and Potions Trivia Night| Thursday | 7 p.m.

Philly’s “wizard pub” The Cauldron hosts horror-movie-themed quizzo where you can wear costumes, sip Halloween-themed cocktails, and win prizes. [$10, Gayborhood]

🤡 Mummers Museum Halloween Fall Fest | Saturday | 12 p.m.

This street festival will feature food trucks, live bands, a beer garden, and yes, Mummers. [Free, Queen Village]

🧡 Gritty 5K | Saturday | 8:30 a.m.

Channel your inner Gritty for this walk or run event to support Flyers Charities. Course stands and ends in the Wells Fargo Center Complex [$60, $45 virtual, FDR Park]

8 Soups To Try in Philly Right Now

From wonton to French onion, ramen to matzoh ball, it's soup season! Host Trenae Nuri chats with City Cast Philly’s food contributor Dave Wesolowski about his top favorite soups you’ve got to try this fall.