The Local Sunset
Philadelphia · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APhiladelphia pledges $2 billion to upgrade airports after low satisfaction ratingWHYY
- AHaverford Township Launches Summer Curbside Compost ServicePhiladelphia Inquirer
- ALeaf‑blower ban in Lower Merion sparks 437 complaints and staff strainPhiladelphia Inquirer
- APhiladelphia health officials alert travelers to possible measles exposure at airport6abc Philadelphia
- AVot-ER launches health-care and voting outreach in Philadelphia’s Point BreezeWHYY
- BPoe historic house remains shut, reopening date still unknownPhiladelphia Inquirer
- BSuperintendent Watlington Discusses Philly School Challenges on Studio 2WHYY
- BMeasles Exposure Warning Issued for Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaFOX 29 Philadelphia
- BPhiladelphia City Hall evacuated after backpack found near council meetingFOX 29 Philadelphia
- BDamaged water line floods South Philly homesFOX 29 Philadelphia
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0:35Two Billion Airport Upgrade Pledge
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Philadelphia Commits $2 Billion to Upgrade Airports After Low Ratings
Philadelphia and SEPTA pledged a $2 billion investment on September 20, 2026 to upgrade the city’s airport and transit links, aiming to improve the airport’s…
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Poe Historic House Remains Closed, Reopening Date Unknown
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia has been closed for two years with no announced reopening date, even as an event scheduled for…
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PBS Debuts "Bucks County, USA" Documentary Series
PBS and WHYY are premiering the five‑part series "Bucks County, USA" on September 21, 2026, to explore how political polarization affects everyday life in the…
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Haverford Township Starts Summer Curbside Compost Pickup
Haverford Township began offering summer curbside compost collection for residents, sending organic waste to the Linvilla facility. The launch adds the…
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Superintendent Watlington Addresses School Closures and AI on Studio 2
Superintendent Tony Watlington appeared on WHYY’s Studio 2 Extra on September 18 to discuss school closures, the responsible use of AI in classrooms, and low…
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Court Lets Wilmington Councilman Keep Seat After Party Switch
The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled on September 18, 2026, that Wilmington councilman James Spadola can keep his seat after switching parties in 2025, ending…
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Leaf‑blower ban triggers 437 complaints, staff strain in Lower Merion
A ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers in Lower Merion has generated 437 complaints, leading the Building and Planning Department to request a part‑time clerk be…
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Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health warned on September 11, 2026 of a possible measles exposure at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, urging…
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Philadelphia Health Dept Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Airport
Philadelphia health officials warned travelers of a possible measles exposure at the international airport, urging monitoring for symptoms and vaccination if…
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City Hall Evacuated After Backpack Found Near Council Meeting
An unattended backpack discovered near a Philadelphia City Council meeting on September 17, 2026 led to the evacuation of City Hall as a safety precaution.
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Vot-ER Brings Health‑Care and Voting Campaign to Point Breeze
Vot-ER launched a health‑care and voting outreach campaign in Philadelphia's Point Breeze on September 19, 2026, targeting young residents to connect policy…
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Broken Water Line Floods Around 40 South Philly Homes
A broken water line flooded the basements of about 40 South Philadelphia homes early Thursday, adding to the area's history of repeated flooding incidents.
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