Acclaimed comic book writer @TomKingTK is coming to Philly on Election Day. Here’s my conversation with him on the stakes of the election, the inherent hopefulness of comics, and how Philly can save the world:

Read and eat and repeat:

This by @aubreyjwhelan is the most charming thing you can read before first pitch:

For many, the loss of the Frankie and Joe Tartaglia and their beloved Connie’s Ric Rac Club was like a light going out in the Italian Market. Now the brothers will tower high above the market.

@timflocco Thanks so much for sharing the story, Tim! Appreciate it.

RT @timflocco: You really should give this a read. @MikeNewall celebrates a life very worth celebrating.

Angel Anderson, designer oh the iconic King of Jeans sign, had ascended into an entirely different realm of art before she passed away from a long illness in July.

RT @delucadan: Heartbreaking @PhillyInquirer story by @ellierushing

@IngaSaffron @JoshShapiroPA @PennDOTSec Inga, thank you for sharing the story!

@Firps98 A pleasure to learn about the rink!

RT @sbbaicker: Thanks to @MikeNewall for bringing attention to questions surrounding the future of Rizzo Rink. Closure would mean a lot of…

@sbbaicker Thanks so much for sharing the story, Sarah! A truly special place.

@tonytrov of @SOUTHfellini is preserving South Philly’s iconic Tofani doors one by one:

@PhillyJoeD @PhillyInquirer Thanks for sharing it, Joe!

@TomAvril1 @PhillyInquirer Ha! Thanks so much, Tom! It was a fun one to do!

RT @TomAvril1: I love this gonzo gearhead story from @MikeNewall via @phillyinquirer

@aubreyjwhelan Ha! The. best. Thank you for sharing it, Aubrey.

“People are like, ‘Oh my God, they keep the meats and cheese up there all year.”

@MediaByHenry @PhillyInquirer Ha! Thanks, Henry! This was a fun one.