Wednesday October 14th Patch AM
Wednesday October 14th Patch AM (Patch graphic)
Hello Philadelphia! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
All five new-look Sixers starters crack ESPN's Top 100 list
Also on today's calendar: Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happens when two monkeys get a divorce? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
Thursday: Cooler with increasing clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Sixers Super 5 Rank On ESPN's 'Top 100' List (patch.com) — Philadelphia basketball fans are watching a transformed 76ers squad, with all five starters landing on ESPN's Top 100 list and fueling talk of one of the franchise's greatest rosters. The rankings highlight Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and rookie VJ Edgecombe, while analysts see Philadelphia as a serious title contender entering the 2026-27 season.
📸 Around Philadelphia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Philadelphia
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★ Featured events ★
Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg →
Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street in Woodbury,
7:00 pm
When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County →
Woodbury Friends Meetinghouse at 124 North Broad Street in Woodbury,
1:00 pm
Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition at Wayne Art Center →
Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
3:00 pm
Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts →
City Winery, 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia
7:00 pm
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Other local events
Run Ben Run →
Neighborhood House, 20 N American St, Philadelphia
7:00 pm
Tyrese Maxey Joins Free Xfinity 76ers Fan Celebration in Philadelphia →
Xfinity Store by Comcast, 1429 Walnut St, Philadelphia
5:00 pm
Carving Change →
PHS Pop-Up Garden South Street, 1438 South St, Philadelphia
6:00 pm
Horizons: American Landscapes from Tradition to Tomorrow →
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia
6:00 pm
Poetry in the Garden with Shan-Tay Mercedes Watson and Angel Hogan →
8221 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
6:00 pm
Run Ben Run →
Neighborhood House, 20 N American St, Philadelphia
7:00 pm
Oktoberfest →
Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park, 8401 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia
12:30 pm
Lucky Girl Market: Princess Edition at Cherry Street Pier →
Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I was able to reunite the dog with her owner.
I knew I seen that dog before on my block. I am happy that I was able to help. She was in tears when I told her I found her dog. See there are good… (Nextdoor Castor Gardens - South)
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She has been seen in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood since April of this year. We believe she is a Red Crowned Amazon. She won't survive winter in our… (Nextdoor Rhawnhurst - Northwest)
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🗞 Nearby News
Wyncote
Cheltenham police arrest man accused of stealing $1.5K in Red Bull from Target, tasered after 'violently' resisting arrest (glensidelocal.com)
Jenkintown
Not Waiting Until January: Revive Medical Weight Loss & Wellness of Jenkintown Focuses on Healthy Habits This October (glensidelocal.com)
Pa. thrift shop provides 'Second Chances' to victims of domestic abuse (6abc.com)
Stephanie Berardi Announces Independent Campaign for State Representative in Pennsylvania's 154th District (glensidelocal.com)
Glenside
House of Magic in Glenside to host Fred Siegel Oct. 16-17, Bebel Oct. 21 (glensidelocal.com)
Ok Philadelphia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What happens when two monkeys get a divorce?" — They are banana split. (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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