Good morning, Philadelphia.

Advocates urge the mayor to revive the historic Atwater Kent building near Independence Mall after a year of neglected Department of Licenses and Inspections violations including trash, graffiti, and weeds, calling for reuse + a transparent sale to halt further decay.

September marks apple picking season at local spots including Indian Orchards Farm and Linvilla Orchards, which offer 25 apple varieties and hayrides; Linvilla Orchards will also host fall festivities featuring apple cider donuts soon.

Playwright DJ Hills' new play Horsegirl + Cowdaddy will have its world premiere at Wilma Theater on Sept.

22, exploring themes of family, identity and life in rural Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Fringe Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary by hosting more than 350 performances across the city from Sept.

8 to 27. The event will feature local and international artists with dance, theater, comedy, and interactive experiences at theaters, unconventional venues, and street hubs.

Philadelphia schools face ongoing asset tracking challenges as over 60% of tested equipment worth over $2.8 billion was not accurately recorded.

Experts say decentralized tracking and insufficient training have led districts to consider new electronic inventory systems to secure supplies for the upcoming academic year.

NOAA predicts a very strong El Niño this peak hurricane season; it is expected to calm tropical storms in the Atlantic and may bring a warmer, wetter winter to parts of the U.S. — its impact on Philadelphia remains uncertain.

Talks to preserve the Academy of Natural Sciences continue as the museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will close at the end of September; Gov. Shapiro tapped David L.

Cohen to work with Drexel and City Hall loaned Deputy Mayor Trish Wellenbach (interim senior advisor) to help guide the transition.

Leading U.S. medical groups have updated flu and COVID vaccine guidelines this fall to offer clear advice to Philadelphia residents on which shots to get.

The guidelines (including options for mRNA flu vaccines and COVID recommendations for seniors and at-risk groups) are available online as the flu season approaches.

The Eagles are set for the 2026 season with five key players—Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Hollywood Brown, Lane Johnson, and Markel Bell—playing a big role as they adjust to a new offensive scheme and recover from injuries.

Their readiness will shape the team's performance in upcoming games.

On Wednesday at Chase Field in Phoenix, the Phillies fell 1-0 to the Diamondbacks after Jared McCann's eighth-inning home run broke an otherwise scoreless game despite Andrew Painter's strong seven-inning performance.

The team will host the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park Friday at 6:40 p.m.