First Deputy Director of Comms @phillymayor. Formerly @yahoo, @cbsphilly, @nbcnews, @pabj @maynardinst.
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.@PhillyMayor Cherelle Parker tells @EmilyRPeck that the city hopes to launch its historic mortgage program “before the end of 2026.”
“Imagine getting a mortgage, a 30-year commitment, with no PMI,” Parker said, and accessible “with less-than-perfect credit.” #AxiosLive
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according to GasBuddy data, we've seen now 76 straight days now where the national average price of gasoline has set a record for the calendar date. every day since aug 10.
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As a formerly obese person, I can say that there are many people who prefer that fat people stay fat.
In part, it's for leverage.
But it's also because losing the weight, especially without GLP-1s/phen fen/whatever the wonder drug of the age is, is the ultimate battle with one's self and tendencies toward addiction.
And most people don't want to look into their own souls and figure out what the fatal error is.
The substance, whatever it is, is immaterial. The real battle is with the traumas and ingrained patterns that drive overconsumption.
And once you emerge from that, once you really conquer it, both pleasure and pain mean much less than they did before, and you might find yourself lamenting your inability to 'feel' as you did when locked into the dopamine loop.
John Goodman reveals what sparked his major weight loss transformation after nearly 400 pounds - 'I was eating alcoholically' trib.al/zik9Wjw
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LeBron James GOING OFF on Knicks fans:
“I’m not from the West Coast. I’m from Ohio. Baby, f-ck is you talking about?!”
😭😭😭😭😭
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Americans have now cumulatively spent $138.8 billion more on gasoline and diesel since March 1st. That's roughly the same as buying 337,897 homes at the median US home price of $410,700 each, housing a population of 845,000-860,000 people- similar to Indianapolis, IN.
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ONE MILLION MONTHLY RIDES SOON
FUND SEPTA
Daily ridership for September 2026 was 822,753 trips across all modes (the highest since February 2020) driving total monthly ridership up by 8% compared to September 2025. It’s up 18% compared to August 2026! September 2026 marked the seventh consecutive month of year over year ridership increases.
Ridership exceeded 800,000 on 18 out of 21 weekdays during the month. 🥳
Bus ridership was up 14% compared to September 2025. The September 2026 year-over-year ridership growth rate was the highest of any month since May 2023. Ridership was up every day of the week with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays increasing by an average of 17%. Ridership was up 22% between 6PM and midnight. Bus ridership peaked at 457,531 on September 30.
Metro ridership was up 4% compared to September 2025. Weekday ridership reached its highest levels since October 2025 and was driven by 9% growth on the B. Ridership peaked at 322,145 on September 23 with dry weather conditions and a Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers home game.
Weekday ridership on the L was down by about 4,258 this month compared to last September.
Ridership on the B jumped by over 10,000 compared to last September. Weekend ridership growth was also very strong. Sunday ridership was 58,186 which is up 22% from last September. Ridership was up at 19 of 24 stations. Ridership was 86,537 on 9/12 for the Penn State vs. Temple football game. Ridership was 73,107 on 9/13 for the Commanders vs. Eagles game.
September marks the third consecutive month for year over year ridership growth on the T. Weekday ridership increased on the T2, T4, and T5 but decreased slightly on the T1 and T3.
The G continues to experience strong year-over-year ridership growth especially during off-peak hours. Weekday ridership was up 30% during the midday hours and 47% between 4AM and 6AM. Ridership peaked for the month at 17,319 on 9/23.
Total ridership on Regional Rail was at its highest level since last September despite year-over-year ridership being down 4%.
Thank you for riding!
#ISEPTAPHILLY
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Morgan State University is pursuing the nation’s first medical school at a public HBCU.
In this Baltimore Sun op-ed, hear from President David K. Wilson about Morgan's intentions and ambitions the "healthcare challenges of tomorrow."
pulse.ly/skuwawpxag
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Last month was the highest SEPTA ridership since pre-COVID 👀
Daily ridership for September 2026 was 822,753 trips across all modes (the highest since February 2020) driving total monthly ridership up by 8% compared to September 2025. It’s up 18% compared to August 2026! September 2026 marked the seventh consecutive month of year over year ridership increases.
Ridership exceeded 800,000 on 18 out of 21 weekdays during the month. 🥳
Bus ridership was up 14% compared to September 2025. The September 2026 year-over-year ridership growth rate was the highest of any month since May 2023. Ridership was up every day of the week with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays increasing by an average of 17%. Ridership was up 22% between 6PM and midnight. Bus ridership peaked at 457,531 on September 30.
Metro ridership was up 4% compared to September 2025. Weekday ridership reached its highest levels since October 2025 and was driven by 9% growth on the B. Ridership peaked at 322,145 on September 23 with dry weather conditions and a Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers home game.
Weekday ridership on the L was down by about 4,258 this month compared to last September.
Ridership on the B jumped by over 10,000 compared to last September. Weekend ridership growth was also very strong. Sunday ridership was 58,186 which is up 22% from last September. Ridership was up at 19 of 24 stations. Ridership was 86,537 on 9/12 for the Penn State vs. Temple football game. Ridership was 73,107 on 9/13 for the Commanders vs. Eagles game.
September marks the third consecutive month for year over year ridership growth on the T. Weekday ridership increased on the T2, T4, and T5 but decreased slightly on the T1 and T3.
The G continues to experience strong year-over-year ridership growth especially during off-peak hours. Weekday ridership was up 30% during the midday hours and 47% between 4AM and 6AM. Ridership peaked for the month at 17,319 on 9/23.
Total ridership on Regional Rail was at its highest level since last September despite year-over-year ridership being down 4%.
Thank you for riding!
#ISEPTAPHILLY
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Thank you for your service: RIP Procession will bring fallen Philadelphia officer Shane Seiber to site o... youtube.com/live/9pyUfNy7Ai4… via @CBSPhiladelphia
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Please keep P/O Shane Seiber and his family in your prayers as we lay him to rest. We will never forget the sacrifices you made for this great nation and the City of Philadelphia. Thank you for your service. You will be truly missed and never forgotten. Until we meet again.
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BREAKING: The NFL has launched an investigation into the #Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts after he was allowed to play and fly with a blood clot.
The NFLPA is pushing for severe punishment, with Philadelphia potentially facing the loss of multiple draft picks.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This post is from a known parody/troll account fabricating NFL news. Credible outlets report only on Hurts' medical diagnosis with no NFL investigation, NFLPA push for punishment or draft pick penalties.
ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…
cbssports.com/nfl/news/jalen…
nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal…
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gas prices have fallen over the last week in a majority of states, while diesel prices have risen in a majority of states. national average down 5.5c/gal from week ago, while diesel is up 5.2c/gal from week ago. price cycling markets behind the broad drop in gas- could rise soon.
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New Jersey residents who purchase health insurance through the individual market will face an average premium increase of 19.8% in 2027, according to data released by the state Department of Banking and Insurance.
UnitedHealthcare will have the largest average rate increase, at 35.7%, followed by Oscar at 29.3%, Ambetter from WellCare of New Jersey at 20.8%, AmeriHealth at 17% and Horizon at 15.3%.
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage begins on November 1, 2026, and ends January 31, 2027.
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The layoffs are coming; the layoffs are coming.
A new trend emerging in our workplaces is what the WSJ calls "the looming layoff." Companies like #Starbucks and #Nike are pre-announcing layoffs to Wall Street (to show they are serious about right-sizing) and to employees who instantly pivot into fear due to anxiety about being affected -- and never knowing when layoffs are coming.
Seriously one of the most self-harming #leadership moves because of how it undermines employee #WellBeing.
Funny, what's never mentioned are hiring freezes or other ways to preserve jobs and cut costs.
#Leadership #HR #SHRM #Business
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One more possible sign that AI is already impacting employment in NYC:
For the first time in decades, NYers ages 22–27 with a college degree have a higher unemployment rate than those without one.
How long do we wait before we start treating this as real?
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NFL Network commentator Jason Kelce reportedly punched a hole in the wall in the booth after the #Eagles blew the game to the #Jaguars this morning.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
No credible broadcast recaps or news reports of the Eagles-Jaguars game support claims that Jason Kelce punched a hole in the booth wall. The story originated from a self-described satire account.
inquirer.com/eagles/jason-k…
cbssports.com/nfl/news/jagua…
x.com/RichJohnsonNFL…
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Local TV anchors aren't just reading the news anymore. They're increasingly producing, directing and even running their own broadcasts.
For @TheWrap, I spoke with anchors, station executives and industry sources about the benefits, trade-offs and what this means for local newsrooms. thewrap.com/media-platforms/…
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CBS News will continue to shed more light on what’s regarded as an invisible war.
My latest reporting w/@JimLaPorta.
cbsnews.com/news/iran-attack…
