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Good morning. Parts of the Philly region are under a freeze warning over the weekend. Resident weather expert Tony Wood details the frosty forecast.
What should pet owners do when another dog’s roughhousing crosses the line? Read on to hear from Inquirer staffers.
Plus, we have news on a former Philly city official suing the Parker administration, the historic Arts Bank’s new tenant, and our report card for this week in Philly stories.
— Paola Pérez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
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What you should know today
Philadelphia’s former head of LGBTQ+ affairs sued Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration in federal court this week, accusing top officials of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation tied to her identity as a transgender woman.
Amid an ongoing fight over two data centers in Montgomery County, a developer is also considering building one in yet another Montco town.
A dozen No ICE Philly protesters were quickly ejected from the Criminal Justice Center on Friday morning as they called for greater protections for immigrants who go to the courthouse.
Childcare in South Jersey can cost as much as a mortgage payment. Parents and providers are calling for more state support.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art plans to build a new series of spaces for educating schoolchildren and welcoming art newbies, thanks to a $20 million gift from a couple with longtime ties to the museum.
Music Theatre Philly, the nonprofit arts organization that produces programs and shows for children and adults, will move into the historic Arts Bank building.
Between Philly drivers proving their terrible reputation and FanDuel’s attempt to take its VIP bettors and their kids to the zoo, catch up on the good, bad, and weird from recent stories out of Philly.
A reader asked: Another dog owner lets his dog overwhelm mine at the park, then laughs it off as “just playing.” My dog really does not like the intense physical play and yelps for help. But we keep running into each other. How do I set a boundary without making it totally uncomfortable every time I see this person? There is no other close dog park.
Inquirer reporters Abigail Covington and Jason Nark teamed up to settle this ruff situation. Covington wasted no time getting straight to the point: “The number one rule of dog ownership is don’t let your dog be a jerk,” she said.
As for what to do, they weighed the nonconfrontational route (for instance, go to the park at a different time) vs. dealing with it directly (“This person likely knows their dog is misbehaving, but if they’re not dealing with it, you should say something for your dog’s sake,” Nark said).
Read their full conversation here. Need advice, or want to share your thoughts? We want to hear it. Email us here.
The Inquirer Editorial Board has endorsed Josh Shapiro for a second term in the governor’s mansion, citing his policies, moral courage, and bipartisanship. The board is composed of a group of journalists separate from the newsroom.
“As democracy teeters, Shapiro’s legal bulwark against [President] Trump is reason enough to keep him in the governor’s mansion,” the board writes.
Read the full endorsement here.
❓Pop quiz
The Union can clinch a spot in the MLS Eastern Conference playoffs this weekend by beating which team?
A) New England Revolution
B) Red Bull New York
C) Columbus Crew
D) Chicago Fire
Think you know? Check your answer.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram
Hint: Borough in Gloucester County, N.J.
BOWED ROSES
Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here.
Cheers to Julie Schultz, who correctly guessed Friday’s answer: Mike Gansey. The Sixers’ president of basketball operations worked his way up from an internship to the general manager role with the Cleveland Cavaliers before moving to Philly.
We were there
The Sixers wanted to prove they weren’t “front-runners.” They passed the first test in their home opener, bouncing back from a 29-point first-half deficit to a thrilling comeback win, 114-106.
“It was everything that I’ve dreamed of — and more,” LeBron James said of his home debut. “Got the boos. That was amazing. We deserved it. And then we got the cheers and almost blew the roof off this thing tonight, in a good way. That was a hell of a night.”
See more pics from the big night from staff photographer Yong Kim.
Somewhere on the internet in Philly
🫣 A Redditor asks for forgiveness for, ahem, preferring to hang out in New Jersey.
😍 People are falling head over heels for this hidden-away carriage house in East Falls.
💐 Take a Phield Trip to pick your own flowers.
👋🏽 Thanks for reading. Take care, and I’ll catch up with you again tomorrow morning.
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