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Two women laughing and carrying stacks of gift boxes in a vintage department store, capturing the joy and bustle of Philadelphia’s golden age of shopping.
Contributors

Carry It Home

October 22, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Looking back to the days when shopping felt special — and the bag came free. [more…]

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Ask Athena: Connection Overload

October 19, 2025 Athena 0

When technology, family, and friendship all need a reset.   [more…]

Little brown bat flying under a full moon in a purple night sky during October.
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Season of the Bat

October 16, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

October belongs to these vital, mysterious, emblems of the night. [more…]

Illustration of a SEPTA spokesperson with a long-nosed shadow, symbolizing public mistrust over SEPTA service cuts and court revelations.
Life

Taken for a Ride

October 4, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

Troubling revelations from last month’s SEPTA court battle.  [more…]

A red balloon floats behind a cracked window in a weathered blue house — eerie, mysterious, and perfect for The Local’s Missed Connections October 2025 Halloween edition.
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Missed Connections: OCTOBER 2025

October 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 2

Unsent messages, restless spirits, and floaty feelings that go bump in the night. [more…]

Illustration for No Kings Day protest costumes: an American-flag fist punching through a crowned skull against a Halloween moon with bats, symbolizing democracy fighting back against monarchy and authoritarianism.
History

Down with Crowns

September 26, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 2

Protest meets Halloween in No Kings 2.0 (Oct 18th). [more…]

Young girl rests on the Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture at Kensington’s new Peace Park in Philadelphia.
Art & Entertainment

From Guns to Gardens

September 24, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Kensington’s new Peace Park turns old weapons into art and safe gathering space. [more…]

Portrait of rapper Tone Trump with dreadlocks and beard, set against a blurred blue background, used as feature image for Spotlight Session interview.
Contributors

Spotlight Sessions: Tone Trump

September 22, 2025 Andre Saunders 0

Above the drama: the heart, fire, and truth of a Philly hip-hop original  [more…]

“Illustration of Philadelphia Eagles guard Frank ‘Bucko’ Kilroy in a green jersey, close-up with stars in the background, honoring his Hall of Fame induction.
Contributors

Hall Call for Bucko

September 19, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

This gifted athlete helped define Philly’s famous fighting spirit.   [more…]

Close-up of Philly street style: plaid skirt with yellow heels and a bold handbag
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Dressed to Express

September 17, 2025 Christin Johnson 0

What’s Your Aesthetic? Philly street style with Christin Johnson. [more…]

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