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And sketching Swift’s bridal gown
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Good morning. Sunday may be soggy, with rains expected throughout the day.
Today’s main read touches on the growth of electric-vehicle charging stations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, even as EV sales slow nationwide.
— Paola Pérez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
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As an unpredictable venture, the electric-vehicle business has been forecast for a downturn by analysts and automakers for a long time.
🔌 Despite a drop in EV sales, consumer interest remains strong, and charging suppliers are not losing their motivation.
🔌 Convenience stores are at the forefront of private investment in EV-charging stations. Wawa, Sheetz, and Pilot are deep into the game, with hundreds of charging locations combined.
🔌 EV owners are noticing the changes, but drivers report mixed results.
What you should know today
Philadelphia police arrested a man they say struck and killed a 41-year-old woman in University City on Thanksgiving Day.
A man died in a fire at a Strawberry Mansion home on Friday, officials said. The cause remains under investigation.
Fans flocked to the annual Wanamaker Light Show, even as its future remains uncertain.
The familiar Black Friday hustle descended on the Cherry Hill Mall, but as some retailers reported business as usual, others described the shopping destination as more subdued than in years past.
Holiday travelers are returning home during a busy travel weekend and there could be disruptions to air traffic. We’re checking conditions at Philadelphia International Airport every hour.
A white state trooper who served on the governor’s security detail is suing the Pennsylvania State Police, alleging he faced racial discrimination.
For those who drove to South Philadelphia for the Eagles’ Black Friday matchup, the city had a postgame surprise: a new traffic management plan that might minimize stadium complex gridlock.
A Filipino-American steakhouse called Manong is set to open in Fairmount next week. It’s a celebration of Tabachoy owner Chance Anies’ ’90s upbringing.
A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania, Spotlight PA reports.
Nobody likes rejection, but how it is communicated matters a great deal. Temple University studied the science behind softening the blow.
For Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s forthcoming star-studded nuptials, there’s a lot that we don’t know yet, including their attire to walk down the aisle.
In the spirit of creativity, The Inquirer recruited fashion students — and Tayvis fans — at several Philadelphia universities to sketch their own gowns and suits for the celebrity couple.
For Swift, one student said their asymmetrical gown design reflects “how Swift often separates her personal life from her stardom,” and another drew inspiration from a vintage wedding cake to craft a layered dress with a one-shouldered neckline.
And for Kelce, there’s a sporty tuxedo inspired by the football field, and another accessorized with gold chains as a nod to a lyric from one of Swift’s songs.
From fanciful to classic and architectural, swipe through our favorite selections and pick your fits.
âť“Pop quiz
Somewhere in Philly, there’s a shopping center with a Starbucks coffee shop and a Sunglass Hut store right next to each other.
Where is it?
A) Fashion District Philadelphia
B) King of Prussia Mall
C) Philadelphia Premium Outlets
D) Franklin Mall
Think you know? Our weekly Citywide Quest game puts your knowledge of Philly’s streets to the test. Check your answer.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram
Hint: Renowned architect who designed the Comcast Center and the Museum of the American Revolution
AMBER TORRENTS
Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here.
Cheers to Dan Tureck, who correctly guessed Wednesday’s answer: Essen Bakery. Its James Beard Award-nominated owner is permanently closing both of her shops and may file for bankruptcy.
🎶 Today’s track goes like this: “All of the power that burns in the flame / Ignites the light in a single name.”
Ahead of Patti Smith’s Horses 50th anniversary show at the Met, pop critic Dan DeLuca spoke with the punk rock icon on the ways Philadelphia and South Jersey shaped her. She will be at Marian Anderson Hall on Monday to promote her new memoir.
👋🏽 Have a good day, OK? Julie will bring you tomorrow’s news first thing in the morning. Thanks for stopping by.