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Northern Liberties’ Monster Mash returns with 18 Halloween-inspired Bloody Marys

The “La Diabla Bloody Maria” from Mamjuana Cafe is shown.
Plenty of tomato juice, hot sauce and spooky creativity is heading to Northern Liberties this month — the Monster Mash: Bloody Mary challenge is officially back.
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Attorney General Dave Sunday, pictured in an August 2026 file photo, said many vapes are marketed to children.

Pennsylvania vape, e-cigarette restrictions set to take effect this month

Pennsylvania will begin enforcing stricter vape and e-cigarette regulations Oct. 19, limiting which products can legally be sold across the state.
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A conceptual rendering of ‘KPop Demon Hunters: The Immersive Experience’ is shown.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ takes over Netflix House Philadelphia

Philly, it’s time to grab your mic, warm up those dance moves and get ready to hunt some demons. Netflix House is bringing the world of 'KPop Demon Hunters' to life next month.
Stateside Live! is hosting a Halloween party packed with immersive themed spaces.

Stateside Live! Halloween weekend brings boos, beats and brunch to South Philly

Ready to get your Halloween weekend plans brewing? Stateside Live! is cooking up four days of spooky fun in South Philly.

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Where Philadelphia Latinos stand on politics, democracy, and engagement

Reverend Adan Mairena from West Kensington Ministry at Norris Square.

2Puntos Platform partnered with LULAC Pennsylvania to conduct a survey with the goal of better understanding where Latines stand on politics, voting, and democracy amid the current political climate. 

Crime
A Philadelphia woman faces murder charges after her alleged romantic partner was found stabbed to death inside a closet at an East Germantown apartment.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to establish a permanent municipal office dedicated to food insecurity and explore the potential for city-funded grocery stores.
A section of the Schuylkill Expressway will be closed in both directions this weekend, state transportation officials said.
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Philly’s Bread Room celebrates first anniversary with $10 unlimited toast

The Bread Room is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a Toast Bar Party.

Philly's Bread Room celebrates its first anniversary Oct. 17 with a $10 unlimited toast party, plus seasonal baking classes for adults and kids this month.

‘Real Housewives’ producer brings murder mystery to Philadelphia in debut novel

Timothy Hedden has released his debut novel,

Former 'Real Housewives' producer Timothy Hedden discusses his debut novel, 'Dead Housewives of Philadelphia,' and how his reality TV career inspired the thriller.

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market celebrates 10th anniversary at Dilworth Park this weekend

The Made in Philadelphia Fall Market is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend.

The Made in Philadelphia Fall Market is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend, marking a decade of bringing local makers, small businesses and seasonal festivities to Dilworth Park.

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Sports

Should the Phillies sign Randy Arozarena or Seiya Suzuki?

Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the field during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park.
There are two big bats available for the Phillies to sign in the outfield this offseason. Which option suits the team better?
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The Sixers face the Brooklyn Nets in their second preseason game. Here's what to watch, including lineup questions, roster depth, game time and TV information.
​The Philadelphia Flyers have opened the season in disastrous fashion, but is it time to panic?
The Philadelphia Phillies are in need of a manager. If the New York Yankees opt to move on from Aaron Boone, he could be a fit in Philadelphia.