Good morning, Philadelphia.

PA Solidarity Project residents reported 50 blight issues in Southwest Philly in early June, but only half have been addressed.

They held an event at Paschall Avenue & South Vogdes Street to urge the city to complete a full cleanup plan.

Center City District announced that seven consecutive Sundays from Sept.

13 to Oct. 25 will see Walnut and 18th streets closed to cars to host Open Streets events — featuring live music, mini golf, and Eagles watch areas — from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PHS Pop-Up Gardens will host fall events at South Street and Manayunk, featuring plant swaps on Sept.

15 (South Street) and Sept. 14 (Manayunk), live music on Sept. 20, and workshops. The Manayunk garden will close permanently after a final plant swap on Oct. 5.

On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, Camden residents gathered at Camden FireWorks for a conversation where WHYY and The Margin hosted reporter Sophia Schmidt, independent journalist Katrina Janco, and photojournalist Kimberly Paynter to discuss recurring fires at the EMR scrap metal complex + its impact on Waterfront South. Attendees shared community concerns and insights.

Philadelphia's Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City features a free 9/11 exhibit honoring FDNY 343 firefighters with portraits and debris from Ground Zero (supported by local firefighters) to ensure their sacrifice is remembered.

Travelers at 30th Street Station can view a recreation of a 9/11 memorial titled 'September 12' on display through Sept.

18. The piece, created by Jim Audley and Bill Keokosky, uses panoramic images to show the Ground Zero rescue efforts and America’s unity after the attacks.

Philadelphia’s 27th annual Open Studio Tours by CFEVA will host over 150 studios in 26 neighborhoods during two weekends—Oct.

10-11 for the west and Oct. 17-18 for the east with workshops, demos, and artist talks, and the season begins Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Science Center with a Fellowship Exhibition.

Carol Spacht, a longtime Betsy Ross reenactor, traveled the state this summer as a Visit PA playmaker and gathered new experiences to honor her historic role + sparking local interest in heritage.

Philadelphia residents will see an average water bill increase of about $7 this month due to more people joining the Tiered Assistance Program, which helps lower-income households pay on a sliding scale.

The increase will fund upgrades to water, wastewater, and sewer systems + support efforts to reduce unpaid bills.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 108 new measles cases this week and a total of 676 cases statewide, including 124 hospitalizations and two deaths, while Philadelphia recorded no infections; health experts advise getting the free MMR vaccine from city health centers and early vaccination for travel.

Philadelphia Eagles safety Drew Mukuba returns for the season opener after an injury sidelined him in 2025.

He is set to showcase his versatile skills as he faces the Commanders in Week 1.

Philadelphia Flyers training camp begins on Sept.

17 at the Flyers Training Center in Vorhees, NJ for the 2026-27 NHL season, with the team fielding 26 forwards, 16 defensemen, and four goaltenders while Rookie Camp kicks off today.

Temple will host No. 16 Penn State today at Lincoln Financial Field at 12 pm, as both teams with 1-0 records prepare for the rivalry game + PSU is favored but Temple seeks an upset.

The Eagles and Commanders will clash on Sunday in a season opener as both teams, with new coordinators and roster additions, battle key matchups (including Quinyon Mitchell against Terry McLaurin) that could influence their playoff hopes.