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In today's newsletter:
What the judge decided in the fatal West Philly SEPTA shooting case
How a $24 million boost could reshape jobs at Philly's Navy Yard
When Trivium's massive fall tour storms into Franklin Music Hall
Also on today's calendar: Back-To-School Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is a scarecrow so successful in public speaking? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. πΆ Hot!
Monday: More humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
Tuesday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Teen sentenced to up to 40 years for fatal SEPTA bus shooting (northeasttimes.com) β A teen who pleaded guilty to killing 15-year-old Zahkir Whitfield on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia has been sentenced to 10 to 40 years in prison, plus additional time for related charges. During Friday's hearing, Whitfield's family described their ongoing grief yet expressed forgiveness, while the defendant apologized, underscoring the deep impact of gun violence on Philadelphia families.
2. JPMorganChase Commits $24 Million to Philly Shipbuilding (mychesco.com) β A $24 million JPMorganChase package is headed to Philadelphia's Navy Yard, backing a new submarine-component plant, small-business lending, and job training that could create hundreds of local positions. The funding will expand Rhoads Industries' facilities, support PIDC Community Capital loans, and connect Philadelphia residents with paid apprenticeships and advanced manufacturing careers tied to shipbuilding.
3. Beloved Metal Band Announces 2026 Tour With Special Guests (kansas.com) β Metal fans in Philadelphia can catch Trivium's Crown In The Grave Tour when it hits Franklin Music Hall on Nov. 14 with In Flames, Orbit Culture, Fit For An Autopsy, and Frozen Soul. The band is promising new material and its first full tour with drummer Alex RΓΌdinger. Tickets are available now through Trivium's official site for this one-night stop.
4. At Nearly 50 Years Old, This Philly Museum Still Pays Teens to Learn a Craft (philadelphiaweekly.com) β Philadelphia teens can earn a stipend while learning hand screen printing at the Fabric Workshop and Museum on North Broad Street, where small cohorts work directly in a professional studio. As the museum nears its 50th anniversary, staff say the apprenticeship still blends creative expression with real-world job skills, helping local high schoolers gain confidence, collaboration experience, and tangible portfolio pieces.
5. Julius "Dr. J" Erving believes that LeBron James is the most unique player in NBA history (sportingnews.com) β LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers gives local fans a rare chance to see him share franchise history with Julius "Dr. J" Erving. Erving praises LeBron as a truly one-of-a-kind player, contrasting him with stars modeled after Michael Jordan. With LeBron now in Philadelphia, Dr. J and Sixers fans will be watching closely as the team chases its first title since 1983.
πΈ Around Philadelphia
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Back-To-School Fair β
Northern Children's Services, 5301 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia
1:00 pm
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Other local events
The Wister Quartet live at Laurel Hill Mansion July 26 2026 β
Laurel Hill Mansion, 3487 Edgley Dr, Philadelphia
9:00 am
Frozen Hot Chocolate at Williams Sonoma at MarketFair β
3535 US-1, Princeton
11:00 am
2026 New Play Development Conference β
302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia
12:30 pm
Sunset Sessions at El Techo β
El Techo, 1830 Ludlow St, Philadelphia
4:00 pm
2026 New Play Development Conference β
Open Jar Studios, 1601 Broadway, New York
7:00 pm
2026 New Play Development Conference β
302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia
6:00 pm
Junior League of Philadelphia New Member Interest Session β
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia
9:00 am
Feeding the Digital Fire: Community Memory, and Digital Stewardship β
American Philosophical Society: Benjamin Franklin Hall, 427 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
6:00 pm
Art Open Studio
Please Touch Museum Creative Arts Studio, Lower Level
10:00 am
Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
Please Touch Museum Nature's Pond, Main Level
10:00 am
Makerspace Open Studio
Please Touch Museum Albert M. Greenfield Makerspace, Lower Level
10:00 am
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