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🚌 Philly finds (not quite) new home for Greyhound
October 31, 2025 · — Siani Colón
Happy Halloween! No tricks over here; just the treat of community news.
Stay safe if you’re going out to any parties tonight (who knows what ghouls are lurking in the shadows). And if you have a sweet tooth, I hope you get a good candy haul.


What's CITY Talking About
🚌 Meet New Bus Terminal, Same as Old Bus Terminal
After drawing the ire of commuters and Northern Liberties residents alike with a woefully imperfect temporary bus stop, Greyhound buses may return to the original terminal on Filbert Street. The Philadelphia Parking Authority has plans to renovate and run the station on behalf of the city, and aims to open by May 2026. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🖼️ Woodmere Art Museum Expands With Second Location
Head up to Chestnut Hill this weekend for the opening of the Woodmere Museum’s new (and from the looks of it, fabulous) Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education. The Victorian mansion will feature about 500 pieces of artwork from Philly-area artists, along with outdoor sculptures and a children’s art studio. [Axios]
- Related: Here are some other museums and galleries to visit in Philly. [📝 City Cast Philly]
📖 New Horror Bookshop Opens in Manayunk
If you like frights beyond Halloween, check out Thrillerdelphia, Philly’s new horror bookstore. Run by the owners of the romance-themed Cupid’s Bookshop, the gothic design of this store makes it the “weird sister to Cupid’s.” [Billy Penn]
⚖️ Das Good Cafe Owner Released From ICE Custody
After three months in detention, Germantown cafe owner Anou Vongbandith was released on bond. Following several rallies, letter-writing campaigns, and fundraisers, a judge ultimately ruled Vongbandith was not a flight risk nor a danger to the community. [Germantown Info Hub]
- Related: Vongbandith’s story is one example of the “new level of fear” that Philly’s immigrant community is facing. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
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How Well Do You Know Philly’s Spooky History?

It’s officially Halloween and some of you may be spending it watching scary movies or trick-or-treating at the best decorated homes in the city. To celebrate the spookiest time of year, we’re taking a look back at Philly’s haunted history.
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What To Do
Friday, Oct. 31
- 🎬 Movie Night: “Ginger Snaps” at At My House (Queen Village)
- 📼 VHS Club: Spooky Season at The Arts League (Spruce Hill)
- 🧟 A 90s–Y2K Haunted Prom at The Twisted Tail (Headhouse Square)
- 🎶 All Hallows Reggae Bash at Black Squirrel Club (Fishtown)
- 🌿 Kitchen Herbalism Workshop at FDR Park (South Philly)
Saturday, Nov. 1
- 📖 Philly Zine Fest at Temple University (North Philly)
- 🎻 Hidden Virtuosas Performance Salon at Fringe Bar (Old City)
- 🥂 Gatsby Gala Night at Capri (Queen Village)
- 🎉 El Día de los Muertos at Fleisher Art Memorial (Bella Vista)
- 🎶 Vinyl Con (Day One) at 23rd Street Armory (Center City)
- 🦇 Spooky Creature Feature: Bats! at Wagner Free Institute of Science (North Philly)
- 🎪 Haunted Circus at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (Germantown)
- 🌳 Girls in Science: Exploring Our Earth at the Rail Park (Callowhill)
- 🛍️ West Philly Bizarre & Bark in the Park at Clark Park (Spruce Hill)
- 😄 It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia at the Helium Club (Rittenhouse)
- 🎟️ Philly Fatcon (Day One) at CYTO PHL (University City)
Sunday, Nov. 2
- ✨ An Evening of Lights at Sura Bistro (Rittenhouse)
- 🎉 Celebration of Life at Cantina la Martina (Kensington)
- 💀 Día de los Muertos Fest on South 9th Street from Federal to Christian Streets (Bella Vista)
- 🧹 Quidditch Match at Borski Park (Bridesburg)
- 🍂 Philly Flannel Fest at the Braid Mill (Germantown)
🕑 It’s time to fall back! Daylight Savings ends tomorrow, so turn your clocks back by an hour. It’s also a good time to check that your smoke alarms work.
💛 And if you’re following international news, you may be aware of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in the Caribbean. Local organizations are running donation drives to help with storm recovery.
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