Wake up Philly, it’s Sunday again. Clear skies and temperatures are expected to be around 60 degrees. Then be prepared for shocking cold followed by rapid warming. This might make you sweat on Halloween.

More political campaign signs are being stolen, vandalized and trashed. Our lead story travels to the Philadelphia suburbs and highlights how Such events shake the trust of society.

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Hundreds of Harris-Walz signs were found in some woods in Montgomery County in mid-October.

The dumping ground was just one example of several reports of the theft and vandalism of campaign signs in Philadelphia’s collar counties. Both Republican and Democrat organizers reported an increase.

While people engage in signs every election season, this behavior in the midst of a heated presidential race carries an undercurrent of hostility. It fuels anger and distrust, even leading to disclosure of personal information and social media after threats are reported.

“It’s almost like a signal war here,” said Bob Mason, a Democratic committee member in Levittown. She filed a report following the theft of signs in Bristol Township, as did registered Republican Denise DePaul after a man cut and ripped down a Trump-Vance sign in her front yard.

In other swing states, some communities have moved away from signs altogether to avoid conflicts. Displaying them on private property Protected by the First Amendment. Stealing them is considered misdemeanor theft in Pennsylvania.

Reporter Beatrice Forman investigates Why are these signs so polarizing?if and when they will actually have an impact on elections. Pa. their law says about them.

In other election news:

Note: The Inquirer’s Editorial Board has approved Kamala Harris for president. This board operates independently of the newsroom.

Five years ago, Lara St. John’s story about alleged harassment by his teacher at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music shook the world of classical music.

Catch up quickly: In a 2019 Inquirer investigation, St. John accused his instructor and famous violinist Jascha Brodsky of sexual assault and rape when he was 14 years old. Even though I repeatedly reported what happened to Curtis, St. John was ignored by the institution. He later received a belated apology.

Famous solo violinist, St. Since coming forward, John has heard hundreds of accounts of women and men who have been subjected to harassment and abuse. He didn’t know it was such a common problem.

Now it produces Dear LaraA full-length documentary film about his experiences at Curtis and in schools and orchestras around the world.

“I need to make these people’s stories heard. … So I thought, ‘Look, I’ve got cameras.’ I can take the train, I can take the plane. I can do this,’” St. John.

Arts reporter Peter Dobrin has more details on the film: St. John’s struggle for solution and his renewed philosophy of life.

What you need to know today

Instant test

If you watched Friday’s episode of ABC Shark Tank, You need to see Topsail Steamer, Danielle Mahon’s seafood steamer takeout on the Jersey Shore.

What share of the company were the Sharks initially negotiating for?

8%

B) 15%

C) 20%

22%

Do you think you know? Check your answer.

Solve the anagram

Clue: South Philly arena, home of the Sixers and Flyers

FLOWER RECTANGLES

If you know the answer, email us. We’ll pick a random reader to shout out here.

Cheers to Lauren Fisher for correctly guessing Saturday’s answer: Independence Blue Cross. IBX’s Keystone Health Plan in Eastern Pa. there was Last year’s highest insurance claim denial rate.

photo of the day

Today’s song is: “I hope they write my name right in the newspaper / Here lies the great imitator.”

between Halsey fifth studio recordingLady Gaga’s last singleand Philly native Noah Guy’s new EPThere’s lots of new music to enjoy this weekend.

One more thing: Today is your last chance to stop by the historic Conshohocken Italian Bakery before completely shutting down. What is your order?

That’s it for now. Thanks for spending some time with me this morning. Julie will be back in your inbox tomorrow.