Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia saw a 27% drop in fatal traffic crashes in 2025 but poorer neighborhoods still face heavy losses, with half the deaths involving pedestrians or bicyclists and upcoming measures (including new speed cameras in school zones and on Baltimore Avenue) expected to boost safety this year.

Yards Brewing Company will host Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept.

26 from noon to 4 p.m. at 500 Spring Garden St. in Philadelphia, where guests will enjoy German-inspired beer and food, live music and games (including a stein-holding competition and costume contest) in a festive setting.

Technical problems at the FAA facility in Philadelphia disrupted flights at local airports on Monday when a circuit failed and an Amtrak crew cut a fiber optic line — causing cancellations and long delays.

By early afternoon, some flights resumed as FAA workers began installing a new circuit.

SEPTA’s new rail cars arrived on Sunday at Woodburne Station in Bucks County after delays shipping from Montreal’s Exo transit system and are now headed to the Frazer maintenance yard for modifications to serve Regional Rail + the agency will award a contract for new Silverliners by year end.

Pennsylvania residents shopping on Pennie for 2027 health plans will face a nearly 16% increase for individual policies and a 10% rise for small businesses, state regulators said (the hikes were finalized Friday).

Rising costs are driven by the loss of pandemic-era tax credits and increased medical use.

Philadelphia restaurants are gearing up for National Dumpling Day on Saturday, Sept.

26 by offering creative dumpling twists—ranging from Turkish manti to Italian-style gnudi—for diners to enjoy. Chefs invite locals to taste these unique recipes during the celebration.

After splitting with the Mets, the Phillies now hold the final Wild Card spot while trailing the Cubs and Padres by one game yet holding the tiebreaker over San Diego; they must win three of their next six elimination games as key series unfold this weekend in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's Sixers overhauled their bench with free agent signings Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons to boost depth for the upcoming NBA season.

The revamped unit offers depth + potential as the team aims to climb the Eastern Conference standings.

Matvei Michkov is impressing at Flyers training camp with his offseason changes (losing 30 lbs, training with NHL teammates and giving his first interview in English), which his coach said boosts his chances for a breakout season.

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (31) suffered a sprained MCL during the win over Tennessee and is expected to miss multiple weeks, leaving coach Nick Sirianni to consider options including backup Johnny Mundt.

The team now prepares for upcoming games with several potential tight ends in mind.