Good morning, Philadelphia.

Three Philly neighborhood festivals occur this Saturday, Sept.

19 – South Philly SausageFest on West Passyunk Avenue runs noon to 7 p.m., East Market Food Truck Festival at Jefferson Plaza is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Conshohocken Fun Fest on Fayette Street runs noon to 8 p.m.

Chestnut Hill’s Fall for the Arts Festival returns Sept.

27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Germantown Avenue, featuring over 300 local artists and makers plus live music, demos and interactive workshops. The free event celebrates a century-old creative spirit in the neighborhood.

Philadelphia Musicians’ Union reached a tentative contract with the Orchestra offering wage increases, hearing protections and added student opportunities.

Members will vote this week, and if ratified, the three-year deal — ending Sept. 9 — will take effect immediately.

Sixers and Flyers are set to build a Spectrum-inspired arena that will be ready in 2030 and create about 15,000 jobs with a half-acre fan plaza — a project expected to boost the local economy by generating $6 billion in revenue over the next decade.

Reading Terminal Market has kept over one million pounds of organic waste from landfills through a composting program partnered with Mother Compost & Sharing Excess.

EPA officials visited the market on Monday to review the recycling of food scraps and used oil for repurposing.

The Philadelphia Office of the Youth Ombudsperson helps more than 400 young residents in care facilities learn their rights and report concerns.

Led by Tracie Johnson, the four-person team tours facilities (including schools on site) and publishes its findings so city partners can improve conditions.

SEPTA is using an $80 million federal grant to boost ADA access at the 22nd, 33rd, and 36th street trolley stations, with renovations including new elevators and facelifts.

The work will finish in two to three years (accessible trolleys will arrive in 2029).

Pennsylvania doctors urge children and adults to get flu, COVID, and RSV shots as the fall season begins, recommending vaccination by September or October (with measles outbreaks already reporting over 600 infections).

Vaccines are available at local pharmacies and clinics.

Philadelphia's Center City apartment projects have produced over 40% of the 10,000 new citywide units built since 2025, easing rent pressure in other neighborhoods.

Officials may boost development with tax incentives (including a 20-year abatement) to help meet housing goals.

Philadelphia Eagles edged a tense 24-22 win over the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday as Jalen Hurts threw for 203 yards and a key 43-yard touchdown while Zack Baun led the defense with 12 tackles - the team will work on its offensive line struggles ahead of upcoming games.

The Phillies nominated Kyle Schwarber for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award on Monday due to his Neighborhood Heroes project supporting first responders + military families.

His work, both on and off the field, highlights his strong commitment to community service.