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November Events Guide

There’s so much to see and experience in Philly this November! From a conversation with a naturalist at Morris Arboretum to the West Philly Cat Walk (I’m feline pretty excited about that one 😼) to a 24-hour knit-a-thon, there’s no shortage of things to learn, experience, and eat in this great city. We’re not kitten around – Philly’s got a lot going on this month! Our team – Trenae Nuri, Siani Colón, Abby Fritz, and Matt Cats Katz – share what you should add to your November calendar.

Just Kidding! The Portal isn’t Going Away

Philly’s iconic Portal was set to leave City Hall this week, but talks are underway to keep it as a permanent attraction. Mayor Parker announced that it’s staying where it is for now and she’s working on a long-term solution to keep it in Philly. The installation first arrived in 2024 ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. [6abc, Mayor’s Office via Instagram]

City Commissioners Push Back on Trump Administration’s Poll Watchers

Philadelphia city commissioners voted 2-0 to bar election monitors from restricted areas of polling places after the Trump administration announced plans to deploy poll watchers on Election Day. Republican Commissioner Seth Bluestein abstained, calling the motion premature. Commissioner Lisa Deeley, a Democrat, says voter intimidation “will not be tolerated.” [KYW]

The Great Philly Food Heists

Philly thieves have an insatiable hunger this week. In two separate cargo heists, suspects stole 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab from a truck in South Philly, and in Tacony, bandits made off with roughly $10,000 worth of frozen beef from a big rig. Both drivers were sleeping when the thefts happened. Investigations are ongoing. [NBC10 / 6abc]

PGW CEO Under Fire for Failing to Disclose Costs of Free Trips

The Philadelphia Gas Commission oversight board is seeking a full accounting of gifts, trips, and perks given to Philadelphia Gas Works CEO Seth Shapiro after WHYY reported he took some questionable free trips — like to Phillies spring training in Florida. Shapiro previously disclosed dozens of trips, but failed to report their value as required by state ethics law. [ WHYY]

What Info Did Horsch Give Feds Back in 2009?

Raymond Horsch, the late pornographer at the center of an ongoing investigation into missing women at his “House of Horrors,” cooperated with federal prosecutors in a 2009 drug and gun case to reduce his potential 15-year minimum sentence to just 4.5 years. The information he provided remains secret, but The Inquirer is working to get it released. [🔒 The Inquirer]