✈️ TSA checkpoints closed amid federal shutdown

✈️ TSA Wait Times Increase Amid Checkpoint Closures

Security checkpoints at Terminals A-West and F are temporarily closed due to the federal government shutdown. If your flights are out of those terminals, you can clear security through Terminal A-East if flying out of A-West, and Terminals D and E if flying out of F. [NBC10]

🫏 2025 General Election Was a Blue Wave

Democrats cleaned up in Philly and Pennsylvania in Tuesday’s election. Now that the dust has settled and the votes are counted, here are the final results:

Statewide Judicial Retention

• The three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — won retention to keep their positions and maintain Democratic control of the state’s highest court.
• Two Democratic state judges also won retention: Superior Court Judge Alice Beck Dubow and Commonwealth Court Judge Michael H. Wojcik.

Statewide Judicial Elections

• Democratic candidates for lower state courts beat Republicans to win their races: Stella Tsai for Commonwealth Court and Brandon Neuman for Superior Court.

Local Philadelphia Judicial Retention

• All 12 judges on the Court of Common Pleas up for retention kept their positions.
• All five judges on the Municipal Court up for retention also kept their seats.

Local Philadelphia Judicial Elections

• All 11 candidates who ran for 11 judicial seats on the Court of Common Pleas won.
• All four candidates who ran for four judicial seats on the Municipal Court won.

District Attorney

• Democrat Larry Krasner (with 76% of the vote)

City Controller

• Democrat Christy Brady (with 86% of the vote)

🎧 Hear our reactions to the election and how this sets the stage for next year's elections.

📓 School District Hits Pause on Closures ... for Now

The School District of Philadelphia will survey community members and garner more feedback on its facilities planning process before recommending schools that should close, modernize, or be repurposed. [Chalkbeat, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

🎭 Shuttered Logan Theater to Return to North Broad

A $10 million revitalization effort is underway to transform the 102-year-old theater into the Cicely Tyson Performing Arts Center. Plans for the venue include a 2,650-seat theater, gift shop, and restaurant with jazz performances during dinner. [🔒 Philadelphia Business Journal]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Philadelphians are preparing to feast — and empty their wallets in the process. Due to loss from disease, wholesale turkey prices are expected to be 40% higher this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

So local organizations are chipping in with turkey giveaways and Thanksgiving dinners so no one goes hungry this holiday season.

Nov. 15

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Triumph Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministry, is distributing Thanksgiving baskets on a first-come, first-served basis. The church is located at 1648 W. Hunting Park Ave. Guests can stop by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Nov. 18

Disability Pride PA is hosting a Turkey Bingo Luncheon at the Stephen F. Gold Apartments at 5208 Poplar St. from noon to 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share, but no one will be turned away if they are unable to bring food. Allies can donate by emailing [email protected].

T.I.P.S. and NKM Consulting, in partnership with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt and PA Health & Wellness, are giving away 500 turkey dinner kits to families in need. Guests can also receive one winter coat per person. The event will be at Lucien Blackwell Center at 761 N. 47th St. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 20

The Rook Catering Company is hosting its first Give Thanks & Give Back event with complimentary food, whiskey tasting, and live music in its patio space at 4001 Cresson St. in Manayunk. Attendees are asked to bring a gift card to support other families this season. The party starts at 7 p.m. and attendance is free.

The New Kensington Community Development Corporation and the Community Center at Visitation is hosting its annual Nourish & Give Thanks event at 2646 Kensington Ave. Families will have access to fresh produce, turkeys, and culturally relevant ingredients. Community members can contribute to the fund here.

Nov. 21

Galaei is hosting a Chosen Family Potluck for queer and trans youth who may not have a safe and supportive place to go for the holidays. The celebration will be at 118 Fontaine St. at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to register in advance by Nov. 15.

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Hope you had a good time! For other day trips, check out our fall orchard guide.