🗳️ This election can shape PA for the next decade

🧑‍⚖️ Abortion, Voting Rights Hot Topics in Judicial Race

We’re less than a month away from deciding if three Democratic judges will retain their seats on the state Supreme Court, and millions of dollars from both parties are pouring into the race. With the court’s power to influence congressional maps and rule on issues such as abortion and school choice, this contentious election could shape the state for years to come. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

⚖️ Shapiro Doubles Down on National Guard Deployment Criticism

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed onto a multi-state lawsuit over the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in U.S. cities. Shapiro said the decision to deploy troops “over the wishes of their governors is incredibly dangerous and an unprecedented infringement on states’ rights.” [Penn Capital-Star]

• Related: The lawsuit was initiated by the state of Oregon. Our colleagues in Portland broke down the latest on the city’s response to the troops’ deployment and how other cities are handling the National Guard’s presence. [🎧 City Cast Portland]

🫟 Chef’s Home Vandalized in Possible Case of Mistaken Identity

The home of Yun Fuentes of Bolo, a popular Puerto Rican restaurant in Rittenhouse, was vandalized with red paint on Wednesday in what is believed to have been a case of mistaken identity. Fuentes’ wife, an art teacher, shares a name with an employee of Day & Zimmermann, a security and defense company headquartered in Philadelphia that’s been the subject of protests for manufacturing weapons sent to Israel during its conflict with Hamas. [🔒 The Inquirer]

🚨 Missing Philadelphia Woman Gone Without a Trace

Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in finding 23-year-old Kada Scott. She was last seen leaving her job in Chestnut Hill on Saturday. Prior to her disappearance, she reported that she was being harassed. [6ABC]

🎟️ Save Up Concert Tix This Month

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Fillmore is offering $10 discounts to select shows throughout October. [NBC10]

This week on City Cast Philly, we saddled up and wrangled a deep-dive into 8 Seconds Rodeo and Philly’s cowboy culture. Now we’re testing you on some of that knowledge before you head to the Liacouras Center tomorrow for the big event.