Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia grandparents and grandchildren gathered at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to celebrate National Kinship Care Month with free food, games, and community resource booths by UnitedHealthcare and The Food Trust—an event that supported local grandfamilies.

Philadelphia’s Chamber of Commerce board will have a medical doctor at its helm — Jefferson Health CEO Joseph Cacchione — starting Oct.

15. He aims to boost mid-sized businesses to diversify the local economy.

Night of Lights returns from Oct.

2 to 5 with a free exhibition that lights up Germantown Ave with projected videos of Chestnut Hill’s 250-year history, live music and interactive family events, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy (8708 Germantown Ave).

Thirteen teens from a Germantown theater program devised and performed an original dark comedy, 'When Tides Collide,' for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival — a creative effort that built essential collaboration skills.

Mexican artists and local businesses are strengthening cultural ties in Philadelphia and Norristown with art centers and community events that preserve heritage and support local growth.

Leaders say community efforts merge cultural pride with economic progress + social unity.

Philadelphia researchers at PennEnvironment urged lawmakers to support House Bill 660, which sets energy efficiency standards for 15 appliances and could save $291 million in utility bills by 2035.

The bill would also conserve over a quarter-billion gallons of water and cut 10,000 gigawatt hours of electricity use by 2050.

At Drexel Station on Tuesday, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer presented the Accelerate plan that will run Regional Rail trains every 15 minutes + update trolleys and bring new L trains if funding is secured.

Lawmakers required cleaner, safer trains to attract investment.

Philadelphia residents ages 6 months and older can get free flu and COVID-19 vaccines at five City Health Centers with no appointment required.

Clinics run on weekdays (times vary) at sites including S. 43rd St., Haverford Ave., W. Berks St., E. Chelten Ave., and W. Dauphin St.

The Flyers started their preseason campaign Monday night at GIANT Center in Hershey but lost 5-2 to the Capitals.

Coaches used the game to evaluate young players fighting for roster spots + they have three more preseason games ahead.

The Eagles signed veteran cornerback Kenny Moore to their practice squad today + the 31-year-old, known for 21 interceptions over 132 appearances and a Pro Bowl selection, is expected to boost the defense with added flexibility though his exact role on the 53-man roster remains unclear.

The Phillies named Alex McFarlane and Bryan Rincon as winners of the 2026 Paul Owens Award on Monday, recognizing their standout seasons in pitching and hitting.

They will be honored Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park (ahead of the Brewers game).